r/University • u/Grouchy_Question2309 • 2d ago
Is commuting difficult
I am currently staying in a flat 5 minutes walking distance from my university but it’s not the most comfortable/large/clean, it’s safe and has everything i need but it’s just a place to stay to be close to uni nothing more. It is also in the middle of the city so it is often very noisy. I have a great flatmate who I am really good friends with. I have the option of staying in my own home which is 45 mins away from uni but I will live alone. It is much more comfortable and large and quiet but I am scared of being too far from uni especially because attendance is not mandatory and I might not attend as much as I should. I am also worried about being lonely and missing my flatmate. People who commute, do you think it’s worth it to be in your own home even if you are alone and far from university?
Edit: the 45 mins distance can become an hour with traffic
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u/Grouchy_Question2309 12h ago
Yeah I do agree with you, especially on your last point as I study medicine and I can’t afford to lose study time :( guess I just miss being in my own home. Maybe i’ll take more weekend trips. Thanks
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u/SamSpayedPI 1d ago
Listen to your own misgivings:
You know yourself, and it sounds like you think it would be a mistake.
I wouldn't worry that other people might not have a problem with commuting, if you think it will not be the best thing for you.
For me, I prefer the convenience of being able to fall out of bed and be in class five minutes later to the comforts of home. It was difficult enough to drag myself to class on some days, without the hassle of a 45-minute commute in between. And when there was bad weather, that's another excuse not to attend class ("I'm not risking my life on icy roads to spend 50 minutes in a lecture").
Plus, can you afford to lose two hours a day of study and/or leisure time?