When I first decided to commute to UH, I worried I'd miss out on the “college experience.” I pictured myself rushing off campus after class, never making friends, never joining anything. After reading reviews from other commuters, I've changed my mind.
A student review said: “Yes, it's a commuter school. But that means most people are in the same boat. If you join one club or stay for one event, you'll find your people” . Another commuter wrote: “I saved so much money living at home. No regrets. I still made friends through study groups” .
The key, according to multiple reviews, is intentionality. One student said: “Don't just go home after your last class. Stay for one club meeting. Hang out in the student center. You have to put yourself out there, but it's possible” .
I've also learned that UH has resources for commuters: a commuter lounge, lockers for rent, even a food pantry . Another reviewer mentioned: “The commuter assistant program helped me figure out parking and campus resources my first semester” .
I'm still nervous about making friends, but I'm no longer worried that commuting means I'll be invisible. It just means I have to be more intentional. For other commuters, what's your best tip for staying connected to campus?
A student review said: “Yes, it's a commuter school. But that means most people are in the same boat. If you join one club or stay for one event, you'll find your people” . Another commuter wrote: “I saved so much money living at home. No regrets. I still made friends through study groups” .
The key, according to multiple reviews, is intentionality. One student said: “Don't just go home after your last class. Stay for one club meeting. Hang out in the student center. You have to put yourself out there, but it's possible” .
I've also learned that UH has resources for commuters: a commuter lounge, lockers for rent, even a food pantry . Another reviewer mentioned: “The commuter assistant program helped me figure out parking and campus resources my first semester” .
I'm still nervous about making friends, but I'm no longer worried that commuting means I'll be invisible. It just means I have to be more intentional. For other commuters, what's your best tip for staying connected to campus?