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I live two hours away from university; is it better if I get on-campus housing?

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Thank you comment icon Does your college/university allow you to commute and if so how many miles can you be to commute. My college says you have to be within 30 miles, so I can not commute. But, also if it does let you , are you going to like getting up 4 hours before you class, because you have to travel there(lets not mention, having a 8 clock class, you will have to be on the road no later than 6 to be on time, and that's dangerous because, on time is late to some teachers and they have the right to not let you come in.) But, if you can, that is a lot money you are saving. Uniququa
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Roger’s Answer

If money is not too much of an issue (and even if money is a bit of an issue), I recommend living on campus. I understand that you live 2 hours away from the university/college of your choice in Azusa. THAT's a long way. I grew up in Glendale, CA and went to USC. I was only 15 miles from the University of Southern California, and I commuted. I don't have too many regrets in life. But, I truly regret not living on or near campus for college. I missed out on a big part of the college experience by not living on or near campus. I saved me and my folks some money by living at home while going to USC. But, I wish I was on campus. "Fight On."
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lauren’s Answer

If living on campus is an opportunity you have and you are able to have that as an option, I would definitely recommend doing so! The college I am at is a popular commute campus and everyone that I had met complained about the stress and the difficulty it was to drive there everyday and find parking. I lived on campus and found it to be a great experience. You can walk and explore campus, meet people, sleep in and not have to rush to class and much more! If I could go back and get advice my first few years of collage it would be to not take being on campus for granted and exploring everything they have to offer while I could!
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Kruti’s Answer

With greater access to classes, faculty, and study groups, students living on campus may earn better grades than those who commute to class. Some surveys and studies suggest a correlation between on-campus residence and higher GPAs.
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Julie’s Answer

I agree with Roger.

Understandably, money is going to always be an issue for on-campus housing, but if you're able to at least get housing near campus (which is still at a cost, but more affordable than on-campus), it would be beneficial to your college experience.

4 hours round trip is incredibly long for commute and it would be exhausting to commute that much. This cuts time out of your day for studying, extracurriculars, etc., and most importantly, establishing relationships with your peers. College is a time for making new friends and meeting new people that share the same interests as you (or not),

Perhaps you can find a potential roommate and see if they're interested in living off-campus with you as well. This way, you would be saving money and reducing your commute time.
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