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College Commuter Problems

You have to wake up at 7:45am for your 8am? So tragic.

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College Commuter Problems

1. Missing the train, bus, ferry, etc.

Nothin' like missing your way of transportation. Oh and ferry you might be wondering? Yes, I have to take a boat to school and missing it by a second means missing my class.

2. Driving (no traffic/parking)

One of the only sucky parts about attending school in Brooklyn Heights is the fact that there's ALWAYS traffic and NEVER parking if I decide to drive.

3. Having to wake up at 6:30am for a 9am class

I'm sorry you have to wake up at 7:45am to make your 8am class? Wow, so tragic. Try waking up at least two and a half hours early and STILL occasionally missing your class. (Yes, that happened to me last week.)

4. Losing time

Having to travel definitely means you lose A LOT of time throughout the day. People occasionally tell me, "Why don't you study on the train or something?" You try to study while standing on a crowded train as some imbecile pole dances for money and let me know how it goes.

5. Long breaks between classes

Annnnnd one of my least favorite things EVER. Just imagine having an 8am class and your next one isn't until 6pm, but you can't go back to your dorm. Let's just say I spend way too much time in the library.

6. All your money goes to gas and/or metro cards

I'm sure most people think living home means you get to save money, but you're sadly mistaken. Transporation definitely isn't free.

7. People post cute dorm pictures while you sit in your childhood bedroom

We'll.... at least I'm not sleeping in twin bed.

8. Carrying all your books for the day

It's even harder when you're like me and refuse to use a back pack. My poor right shoulder.

9. Professors who cancel class without notifying you

There's a special place in hell for these kind of people.

10. Snow

Enough said.

11. Harder to make close friends

Unfortunately, it is much harder to make friends when commuting to school. Most people just try to go to school and leave, which means they could really care less about you. (Shout out to the awesome friends I do have)

12. Impossible to have a good work schedule

Yes, I am fortunate to have a great job and make money, but it comes at a high price. Having classes 9am-5pm then going straight to work until 10:30pm isn't the most ideal schedule.

13. "Oh so, you're not getting the whole college experience thing?"

False, I'm getting a different college experience. I'm sure many people would give up an arm to be able to explore Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights every single day the way I do.

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