research blog #10

Abstract

For those who choose to commute to school, pros and cons have to be addressed. Money and time are an important factor when thinking about commuting as well as academic success. Individuals usually choose to commute because even if it is not the better option it is the cheaper option when people have to take into consideration what they need to do to attend school. The amount of financial aid offer is not the same for everyone which makes it hard for many to be able to dorm as an option. Commuting also affects the social life and campus life of students who attend the school. Research suggests that those students who choose to commute and live on campus are more inclined to stick with the friends they have made in high school rather than branching out to meet new people. Those who live on campus seemed to be pushed to a more independent lifestyle, since it is really the first time in which they are placed in a pool of unknown people leading them to have to make new friendships or pe part of school engagement. GPA is not a factor that seems to be as affected as expected when comparing those who live on campus and commuters, being that in reality when students are on campus they are exposed to more events and more distractions whether it is sleep or being able to meet up with friends in the library. Individuals seem to be able to waste more time with very little responsibility they have being that most only go to school instead of having to work and drive to school to attend class. Ultimately commuting affects other aspects of people's lives but not necessarily has an affect on individuals academic success, however it does require time management, effort, and motivation to succeed.

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