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Posted by Naomi Rockler-Gladen Jun 10, 2008 |
Commuting-- that's a great way for students to save money, right? Live with Mom and Dad in your old room, eat their food, and drive to school every day. Oh wait... there's that "drive to school every day" part, huh? Now that gas prices are commonly up to $4 a gallon and more, suddenly commuting is no longer such a cost effective alternative to living on campus. Read more about this problem in this article from The Houston Chronicle:
A Change in Course for College Students
One solution that students are choosing is carpooling. Students don't always love this, as it limits their freedom to come and leave campus as they like-- but they do love the reduction in fuel expenses. And for some students, public transportation to school is becoming a popular option--although this only works for those who live in relatively urban areas.
So, students are making do. But what an incredible shame that commuting is becoming such an expensive option. College students have become the victims of two economic crises-- rising tuition and rising fuel prices. The ability to live at home can help offset the expense of tuition a bit, but when commuting becomes expensive as well, students have fewer options. And like everything else, it's students and families who don't have much money in the first place who are burdened most by this double whammy-- including nontraditional students who are trying to balance work, family, and school.
If you can make do without a car, students, do it. Here's an article that might help:
Should College Students Own Cars?
Best of luck with school, students-- and with getting there.