College Crunch

One of the things I hated the most was getting from home to school as I didn’t live on residence and getting to school was a thirty minute or more journey, depending on traffic.

There were some things that I quickly figured out that helped make the drive to school less annoying.

1.) Bring Water

Water is not only great for keeping you hydrated, but it effects all sorts of systems in your body, doesn’t use up and calories and can provide something to do during stop lights. You only need a small bottle of water for most rides, and I suggest the colder the better as your body will actually burn calories to heat up the water to body temperature during digestion.

Don’t drink too much though, or you might end up speeding to get to school to use their washroom.

2.) Check the Weather

Depending on the weather, your commute might take extra time or be faster and easier. The easiest way to tell is by checking the weather the day before to make sure. There is nothing worse than having to rush to make it on time due to interference by the weather.

3.) Have Something to Listen To

If you are like me, and can never find a good radio station, making sure to bring along your own set of tunes through CD’s or a MP3 player can make the daily grind to school go super swiftly.

I’d stay away from anything too aggressive or too slow for your tastes. Remember, you are looking for driving music, not your top one hundred favorite songs.

4.) Plan Your Route

I suggest adding variety to your route if you can, as driving the same way to school every day makes it a very tedious experience. I also recommend organizing alternative routes in case of traffic, construction or weather issues. Planning can help put your mind at ease and keep you on schedule.

5.) Give a Friend a Ride

Nothing beats having someone to talk to. While it can be a bit distracting, and might take a bit of extra time, having someone else in the vehicle can keep things from feeling stressful, and help pass the time quickly.

Try not to get too distracted though, as you’ll want to give the majority of your attention to navigating the roads and dealing with all of the surprises that other drivers may send your way.