As a commuter, college from my point of view is much different than those who stay on campus in the dorms. I enjoy the freedom of having my own place. When applying to college I considered staying on campus. Although considering the fact my partner and I just moved into our first home, I decided against the idea. Commuters have quite a bit more freedom than students in dorms. One glaringly obvious pro to being a commuter is that you don’t have to share a shoebox of a room with one other person. Finally, I get to have a concert in my car every day on the way to classes
On the other hand, the biggest con of being a commuter is the fact I am required to wake up extra early so that I can leave my house and arrive on campus on time, while also not having to rush to make it to my first class. The first month of school I did great. I woke up on time to get ready for the day, grab a coffee, and take my time getting to class. It was easy initially because I was excited and anxious to start school, but now that classes have kicked into full gear it has gotten harder and harder to wake up in the mornings. I have also noticed it is easier for me to wake up early Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for my 9:30 AM class than it is to wake up for my 11 AM class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To conclude, a commuter’s daily routine differs from someone living on campus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get used to the schedule. If you plan your days out right and prioritize what is most important, you will have the ability to be an academic weapon.