Do you really need your car this term?

Most students on Planet College will be heading back to campus soon. Some will fly. Some will catch a ride with a friend and some will take the bus across town. Many will drive. This post is about just what it says. Do you really need your car this term?

For most students the recession or The Recession, which ever you prefer, is hardly news. Living in pretty nearly a permanent economic drought is something students on Planet College deal with annually. This is why it might be time to consider: Do You Really Need Your Car back at school?

The expenses are obvious, gas, insurance, parking fees, maintenance, etc. They occur daily and they add up. The benefits are clear. Your car offers valuable personal opportunities. As evidence of autonomy and symbols of personal expression cars are unsurpassed. You can drive to The Summit to ski next weekend and you can drive to Padre Island next break. You can pick up friends at the airport and chauffeur most of your crew to a concert.

Benefits vs. liabilities. Ultimately it costs you money. Without your car you would depend on public transportation, your bicycle and friends. You would still be spending money but probably not in such volume.

So, once again, Planet College is about choices: Do you really need your car this term?