Tips for College COMMUTERS 🚙📚🎒

[@admirbarucija2018]

I'm really happy you posted this, it's tough as a commuter and we tend not to be paid as much attention to as other students!! It's also a lot tougher to make friends when I only tend to show up for class and then I'm off to do other things

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I totally get it!! I hope it gave you some ideas or helped!! 💖💖

[@admirbarucija2018]

Marissa Nicole It was very helpful!! Thank you again for uploading!! 💖💖 Definitely useful advice I’ll apply when the fall semester starts

[@ebanifilbert5915]

I love your intro song. It's always stuck in my head

[@MyDriftingDesk]

count 1 2 3 😉🥰

[@amandajs21]

The literal only thing about taking an 8 am, was that there was parking on campus since most people avoid them. But the commute was horrid lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Correct!! Haha. You always got a spot. But at the cost of a 1 hour commute lol.

[@nedtechgirl]

Being a commuter was definitely a struggle to me and getting the real college experience. I felt incredibly disconnected and had to work a lot so there wasn’t much I could do to change that. If I could do it over I would def do it differently. This makes me wanna go back 😢

[@MyDriftingDesk]

There’s so many things I would change if I could too. I feel you. 💖

[@HereComeTheCOLT]

This video gave some good advice! I decided to stay home for the year as a first-time freshman at WVU Tech in Beckley, WV because room and board is so expensive and I don't want student loans but I'm planning to attend WVU in Morgantown maybe next year or the year after next. I only live 15 minutes away from campus, so I'm commuting and hopefully I'll be more connected to campus life than other commuters that live an hour or so away from where they go to college.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I’m so glad it was helpful!!

[@sarahappy3204]

I'm not really a commuter but it takes me 1 hour to get to university. Spending so much time on trains and busses is so annoying. I try to use the time for reading or listening to podcasts/ audiobooks but it still feels like so much wasted time.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I agree!! Trying to fill your time makes it a little better!

[@leilamcdaniel9378]

Dont speed when your late to class. You will get pulled over you will get a ticket. You will have to explain why your late to your professor you will get the look.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

True!! Just give yourself plenty of time in the morning to get there safely!!

[@nicolekawa1265]

Most of my nursing classes were 8am and I commuted to school. It sucked, but you have to do what you have to do.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Oh definitely!! Some classes you need are only offered at that time. Sometimes you gotta do it. Just plan ahead!

[@ellune1673]

Im a senior in high school n Ill be a 20 minute commuter next year

[@MyDriftingDesk]

that's not a bad commute AT ALL!! Good luck!!!

[@ellune1673]

Marissa Nicole thank you!!!

[@kiki13451]

Mine is 30 minutes without heavy traffic 👏🏾👏🏾

[@UnforgottenVictims]

@@kiki13451 Mines 45-50 minutes without traffic :((((

[@Adriana-xp7hl]

@@UnforgottenVictims same! we got this tho babes

[@lucyme7468]

I’m going to start commuting not looking forward to it but thanks for the advice This is my junior year

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I hope you have fun!!! Good luck!!!!

[@chloebrowne4650]

Post notifications are always on! Love you Marissa as always ❤

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Yesss!!! Love you too!!! 💖💖💖

[@MsBrittani105]

I transferred from community college so this should be my senior year but I changed my major so I’m technically a freshman with transferred credits

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I hope you’re doing what you enjoy now! 💖

[@ronniesmexy18]

I'm actually a commuter that goes to OSU and this video was great! It is really hard being involved and staying connected since I transferred to OSU. This is my 4th year of college and I am a 2nd year transfer at OSU. My first year at OSU was rough bc I was mostly going to work and class and that's it. This upcoming year I'm trying to get more involved and hoping that it will be easier to make friends and gain connections. Fingers crossed!!!! I hope you have a successful 5th year!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Good luck!!! I would definitely try and get involved!! It makes it so much more fun!!! Thank you so much!!

[@oliviacunningham7664]

I thought this said “computers” but I watched the whole vid anyway lmao. Love you girly !!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

😂😂😂 nooo. Commuters hahahahah. Hopefully you still like it!!

[@Aathbii]

great video I needed this a lot I'm going to live off-campus for my first year I'm a little bit nervous not gonna lie.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I hope it was helpful!!! Try and eat involved and make friends while being off campus!! Good luck!!

[@Quettasbedhead]

Its tough for commuters, professors barely take in consideration that your a commuter

[@MyDriftingDesk]

no they don't. its totally not fair!

[@chloek7591]

I don't know if you are already planning on doing a video like this or not, but can you do a video on how to condense your stuff for college? I have a pretty big pile that I am bringing with me and some of that stuff is like storage stuff, rugs, mirrors, but then I have smaller items too and I don't know I to condense it to a smaller, more manageable pile of stuff. this would be really helpful if you did a video like that

[@myanase4854]

Yess!! I have no idea how to get everything to fit and the odd shape of shoes I don’t know how to pack them

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Hmmm!! I’ll be packing up soon to move so maybe I can throw some moving tips in there for y’all!!! Thank you for the suggestion!!!

[@margaretcapers2368]

I used to commute to college ( now I am a full-time online student)... and I commuted by bus ( I can not drive because of my autism) my biggest tip is to get a wallet that has an ID place in the front ( so if the bus takes student IDs as a discount off bus fares) than at least it saves time from fishing the ID out of purses/bags ( because some bus drivers are nasty and will yell at you for taking up time). Also, bring an umbrella and a pocket knife with you at all times. Don't talk to strangers.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

YES YES AND YES!!!

[@margaretcapers2368]

@@MyDriftingDesk, I also brought my own lunch ( since I have some sensory issues with certain foods). I also have an extreme fear of cafeterias ( because for 5 years in school I had trash and spitballs thrown at my face every day at lunch). I used to eat my lunch in the bathroom stalls in high school and in college, I ate in the girls' locker room with a book open on a bench. Some people called me a freak..... I just ignored them and did what I had to survive.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Keep on ignoring them, because you're important and imperfectly PERFECT! 💖💖

[@margaretcapers2368]

@@MyDriftingDesk probably the nicest thing someone has ever said to me. That's not even a joke.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

@@margaretcapers2368 that's a shame because it's true!! Keep being you girl! 💘💘

[@nedtechgirl]

Allison is like a sister and y’all just fight each other lol, so funny 😂

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Hahahaha 😂 yes she is!!

[@fergior2]

You should do a video showing us your school years through photos since kindergarten (or youngest you can)!! That would be sooooo cute ❤️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Aww hahahah! That’s a cute idea!!

[@ogj13]

that bin in your car/"locker" is a great idea 💡. thanks 😊 (im not a student) is for my daughter 🤣. but i'll suggest this video for her.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

you're so welcome!!! I hope it's helpful for your daughter! ❤️

[@Ad-qt8lx]

The main campus of my cc is in the middle of no where. No where to go, eat, or work. But the satellite campus, my campus, is in town 20 minutes from my house. So I can have a job and go to my favorite sushi place after class😊 another bonus about not moving out for college is my 2 best friends r seniors in hs so we can still hang out.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

there's always pros and cons hahah.

[@AlexaHarp]

thank you for this video, def using these tips in my first day of college vlog 😂 we'll see how this goes

[@MyDriftingDesk]

GOOD LUCK!!! 🤩🤩

[@meganekkoato7304]

Lol Thank you for making this video! The idea for the bin is so good!! I'll be commuting this sophomore year.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you!!! have a good school year! 🥰

[@LegoMoe66]

I'm going to RWU first-year! Thank you for the advice. Also, one dislike? Really? This was very helpful!!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

You're so welcome!!! I hope you have a wonderful year!!!

[@rhiannonbroussard4813]

This is the best video I've seen! actual and relatable advice! Thank you!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omg thank you!! so glad it was helpful!!

[@TrisEaton4610]

over here searching for college commuter must haves and I am very pleased to see that the first thing popping up is OSU lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HECK YES! Go bucks!

[@jimmytran5339]

I always been a commuter and I hate it so much. I always had to stay on campus the whole day. Because driving back is to much of a hassle. And I wanted to get involve on campus. Joining a fraternity help myself a lot. :)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I'm glad you joined a fraternity!!! commuting can definitely be a struggle sometimes :/

[@Quettasbedhead]

I'm 25 and I rarely care about my friends while commuting to college because all my money is tied into commuting no room for fun

[@MyDriftingDesk]

and sometimes it's like that unfortunately!!

[@courtneymcgriff-taylor7644]

This video is so helpful thank you I’m currently in college

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Yay!! I'm glad it was helpful!!!

[@myclickjournal]

Who is gonna live on campus but is still watching this? Haha

[@MyDriftingDesk]

You’re the best! 😉💖

[@madelinecheeka5853]

You're videos always make me happy 💘

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww yay!!! 💘💘💘

[@Ad-qt8lx]

All my life Ive heard don't take 8am's and I agree I don't wanna take 8am classes but guess what. I couldn't afford to go straight to a university so Im going to a cc. Then I got waitlisted for housing at the main campus of that cc 2 hours away. I don't even live in that community colleges district. So I decided ill go to a satellite campus only 20 minutes away. I took College Algebra & Trig in High School and The next math I need for my major is Calculus 1. Guess what time the only in person calculus 1 class is, 8 in the fucking morning😐. And u wanna know what is funny. My counties local community college is a hour away but 1 of its satellite campuses is right across the fucking road from my house and next door to mine & my lil bros high school. Ill be taking my lil bro to school everyday then driving 20 minutes away for class.😭But its ok bc the cc I'm gonna attend is amazing and I'm in love with it. my mom also went to the exact same campus every morning after dropping me and my bro off at school an hour and a half away. So if my mom can do it, then I can too. Shits wild

[@MyDriftingDesk]

YOU CAN TOTALLY DO IT!! 💕

[@ladygrace7585]

As an campus resident on a mostly commuter school (85% y'all) the college experience/involvement is tough. I stay on campus bc of all my classes, orchestra, and all that music major jazz, but lots of my classmates just leave after classes, so campus is *bare* and the school practically begs us to go to sporting events 😂 I briefly thought of transferring bc of the lack of involvement, but kudos to those commuters! I bet it's not easy

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Every school is different for sure with commuting and involvement. You could have always came to OSU 😉

[@ladygrace7585]

@@MyDriftingDesk Maybe for a Master's 😅! I definitely should've at least applied, you make it seem so great! But alas, out of state tuition 😔

[@MyDriftingDesk]

ooo, out of state tuition is AWFUL!

[@Toothsand]

The way I have an 8 AM…. And I live about an hour away from my school… AND I HAVE TO TAKE THE BUS

[@MyDriftingDesk]

oh noooooo :( good luck! 💖

[@MadisonCiara]

Thank you for this video! It was super helpful

[@MyDriftingDesk]

you're so welcome!! I'm glad it was helpful!!!

[@sarajean403]

My mom really wants me to commute this year but she's always hovered and I don't trust her to actually give me freedom:(. I dont know what to do and I really want to live on campus for my emotional well being because I feel trapped in my house. I am so scared now of how this year is going to go:(

[@MyDriftingDesk]

maybe try and make a deal with your mom that this year you wanna live on campus and then next year you can commute, and hopefully by then she will be fine with you living on campus and you won't have to, or if you end up not liking it at least you gave it a try and you can commute next year! I hope everything turns out okay! ❤️

[@mckenziewilson4412]

I Love your videos and wish we were friends in real life! 🥰 Love you girl!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰🥰 love you too!!!!

[@madisongabriel6497]

I am a freshman commuter at OSU. I go to the branch campus in Newark and you aren't required to live on campus. So I am trying to go to OSU Newark for two or so years so I don't have to live on campus.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

That’s true!! That’s a good loophole!!

[@tiktokvideos208]

I am starting to commute from this Monday and i am super exhausted already

[@MyDriftingDesk]

It definitely can be exhausting! I hope you have a great year and it gets better!

[@tiktokvideos208]

Marissa Nicole thank u so much. My commuting takes 1hr and 10 mins. Is it okay?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I mean that's definitely far and a long time! But commuting always is!

[@CailinTran]

Going to LSU in the fall and commuting as a freshman

[@MyDriftingDesk]

OMGGG I hope you have a great year!

[@CailinTran]

Marissa Nicole Hopefully! Idk if you saw, but LSU was trending on Twitter and not for a good reason 💀

[@MyDriftingDesk]

ahhh no I didn't see it lol what happened?!?!

[@CailinTran]

Marissa Nicole Skai Jackson (actress from Jessie, the Disney show) posted a video of an incoming student saying a racial slur and LSU’s response was just...not good. You can look it up on Twitter if you want specifics!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I FINALLY SAW THIS OMGGGGGG

[@sophiaelisabeth9245]

So helpful!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Yay!! I'm glad it was helpful!!!

[@elianvillar4024]

PASTA!!!😂

[@MyDriftingDesk]

IT'S MY FAVORITE

[@elianvillar4024]

Marissa Nicole X2... I’m from the Dominican Republic and people there eat a lot of mangu( smash plantain), but I prefer to eat pasta every single day than mangu.😂

[@llamillama]

I have a question: for one who lives off campus, is it better to be a commuter or take public transportation?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Probably cheaper to use public transportation, but it can be more inconvenient to run on bus schedules all the time.

[@Queenamizzo]

I am going to be a freshman at University of Washington and commuting

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I hope you have a great year!!! good luck!!!

[@adriannaw9252]

Going into my sophomore year in a few weeks living on campus. I commuted last year and I really wish I had some of these tips! Especially the 8am one and the one about keeping a bin in your car with all your school stuff. Super helpful!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

If you ever commute again, you'll be prepared!!!

[@haylie_king]

I’m going to be a freshman commuter at Eastern Kentucky University in the fall and I will DEFINITELY be using the crate hack! Thankfully our campus is small enough that I won’t have to catch a bus if I have to park further away. I’ve already gone up to campus to see how long it would take me to get to class from the furthest parking lot and it only takes about 10 minutes!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

That’s good!!! I would a lot like 20 just in case!! Always play it safe!! I hope you have a great year!!!

[@Kealasadiva42]

I should've watched this video. I learned these tips too late

[@MyDriftingDesk]

oh noooo :( I'm sorry!!

[@raynemarie4734]

I am commuting as a freshman

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Good luck!!! 💗

[@raynemarie4734]

Marissa Nicole thank you so much

[@juliedecker3844]

I have 8 am classes :(

[@MyDriftingDesk]

oh nooo :(

[@chelsey8737]

Freshman year and I'm a commuter at my local JC. It does offer dorms but I couldn't afford them

[@MyDriftingDesk]

They’re expensive! Sometimes it’s cheaper to commute!!

[@chelsey8737]

@@MyDriftingDesk yeah! Its crazy how expensive they are. Even at a jc dorms were about $4,000 which is cheap in comparison but still hurts a lot

[@MyDriftingDesk]

@@chelsey8737 definitely. schools need to do better!

[@Queenamizzo]

I am going to the University of Washington I have to pay extra $10,000 for housing, and meal plan. Too expensive for me, so I am commuting

[@diannareyes]

Freshman

[@MyDriftingDesk]

OMGGGG so exciting!!!

[@OldestDream4951]

My school is 45 minutes away, wish me luck

[@MyDriftingDesk]

GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR! ❤️