College is a time where you learn to be independent and accomplish things on your own without the relying on your parents or other comforts and luxuries you were used to at home. One thing I have come to find has been particularly difficult is the absence of a having a car. In high school many people tend to take their car for granted and when they get to college they realize how good they had it when they had a car at their beck and call.
Seemingly small things like going to the grocery store and running to bank are not so easy without a car, especially in a city that is built around the car as the main form of transportation. To run a simple errand you have to choose a day when you can block off a certain amount of time and you have to plan in advance how you are going to get there. Not having a car also restricts college students to staying on or near campus so they cannot go out and experience the city or town where their college is located. Experiencing different things in a new city is important to feel part of the community and to build character.
Even though not having a car may seem like a hassle, it is not all bad. One good thing about using different forms of transportation is the effect on the environment. If less people use cars then there will be less pollution to the environment. Not only does it help the environment but no possessing a car also forces you to be creative and find different ways to get around instead of relying on what you are comfortable and used to.
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