LOCATION, COMMUTE & DAILY-LIFE FIT
How far from campus is too far for a college apartment?
Measure door-to-door travel to the buildings the student actually uses, at the times they travel, rather than miles from a campus boundary. Include walking to transit or parking, waiting time, traffic, and the return trip at night.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
A two-mile commute can be easier than a half-mile commute if the transportation connection is better.
VERIFY NEXT
Three facts to check
- Door-to-door class commute
- Peak traffic or transit wait
- Late-night return option
DON'T STOP AT THE ANSWER
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Verify the lease and live facts before paying or signing.
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Choose a college to continue into its local housing market without creating an indexed duplicate of this same generic answer.
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