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I stay at home and commute to school, primarily to save the expense of a residence. I am able to have my car and my local jobs nearby to where I live. A challenge is certainly parking, as there is never enough spots in the student lots. Unless you arrive early in the morning, it is a struggle to find a spot.

I opted for this college because it was local and I could commute from home to save money. It was also one of the less expensive schools in the area and it was one of the few schools that offered my major. The admission process was straightforward and I only applied to 2 other schools, both of which were private and much more expensive.

I opted for this college for the close distance for commuting, as well as the cheaper price compared to other schools. They also had the major I wanted to pursue, which many colleges don't offer. I did not want to go far where I had to live at school in the interest of saving money.