13 Things You Know To Be True When You're A College Commuter
Start writing a post
Student Life

13 Things You Know To Be True When You're A College Commuter

Your mom is your R.A.

72
13 Things You Know To Be True When You're A College Commuter
Pexels

So you live at home while you're in college? Wow, me too. Here are 13 things that you know all too well about the joys of being a college commuter:

1. Some days you have to wake up super early to go to school and then you wonder why you don't live on campus during your entire drive to school.

Like seriously, you could have gotten an extra 30 minutes to an hour of sleep that night. On the plus side, you do get to sleep in your own comfy bed every single night.

2. Speaking of waking up, if you're anything like me, your house is your alarm clock.

I mean how could anyone get any sleep with younger siblings and parents running around the house making sure they leave on time for school or work.

3. By the time you get to school, parking is a nightmare.

Seriously, why do all of these people who live on campus have to drive 200 feet and take our parking spots?

4. You pack your lunch almost every day.

And then laugh at all of the people who have to eat Subway or Papa John's every single day while we enjoy some home cooked leftovers or fresh fruit and veggies.

Disclaimer: No I don't carry around a Hello Kitty or Thomas the Train lunchbox.

5. At the end of the day, you're so excited to go home.

Hello, nice comfy bed and home cooked meals, here we come.

6. You have the gift of choice.

You choose exactly when you hang out with friends, get involved, or just stay home and do nothing all day. No peer pressure and no nagging.

7. You save A TON of money.

Everyone in college is complaining that they are broke while we are rolling in the dough. $10,000 extra a year to live on campus in a crappy dorm room with complete strangers? No thanks.

8. Your downtime in between classes is spent in the library studying.

While most students living on campus spend their downtime in between classes napping, you spend your hours in the library studying and getting ahead of the game.

9. Your mom is your R.A.

And the best one at that, mothers do know best.

10. Nasty showers or public bathrooms are not necessary.

We get to shower in our nice showers or bathtubs at home without shower shoes.

11. PETS.

While students who live on campus never get to see their pets, or animals of any sort, we commuters get to see ours every single day.

12. You always have clothes to wear.

Unlike students living on campus, we have our full closets at our fingertips and free washers and dryers to do our laundry with.

13. It was the best decision you've ever made.

Even if you're not a hundred percent sure right now with the decision you made about living at home while in college, your bank account will definitely thank you later in life.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

90098
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

62214
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments