Campus Life vs Comutting

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Compare and Contrast After making the big decision to attend college, the next step is deciding whether the student will commute to school every day or they will live on campus. Everyone has their own justification for their choice, whether it is a financial, personal, or other reason. The main controversy that results from an individual who chooses to commute instead of live on is whether they are exposed to the same benefits and experiences as students living on campus. Everyone loves saving money. That is the prevailing purpose for an individual to choose to live at home instead of on campus during college, although it is not the only reason. Room and board can be a very large expense that not everyone can afford to pay. If that is the case, living at home is a reasonable choice. Living off campus also gives the student more privacy and/or support from his or her family at home which some people are more comfortable with. It seems as if living off campus is not a bad choice until one examines the lifestyle of a student who lives on campus. Making friends, having freedom, and developing independence are all favorable reasons to live on campus. Having a roommate and being surrounded by other students in the dorms is the easiest way to make friends and develop relationships that could last a lifetime. Living in the dorms is the best way to become proficient in getting along with other people because you are required to share bathrooms and/or rooms. Learning to get along with people is important for an individual’s social life and workplace. All of these points seem to proclaim that living on campus is a wonderful decision; however, there are a few downfalls as well. Getting along with roommates and floor-mates can be a big issue. They may have different views, opinions, and habits that can influence the student’s grades, sleep, and every day life. Not getting

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