Living off-campus and commuting to college can be a great way to save on college costs.
But it’s not always the most ideal for making new friends. One of the downsides of commuting is missing out on the college dorm experience, which facilitates many friendships.
Commuting also comes with some expenses and inconveniences, such as dealing with traffic, extra time spent in the car and transportation costs.
Luckily, there are still plenty of ways to make friends even if you’re not living on campus and reduce the hassle and expense of commuting to college. We’ve put together a list of tips on making commuting to college easier.