The spring of my senior year was a great time in my life. I was going to graduate in two months, I had gotten accepted into the college I wanted to go to, and the only thing left to complete was the final paperwork for whether I was going to be a commuter or resident student. I would have never thought about that question because I just assumed that I'd live in the dorms, but …showed first 75 words of 861 total…

…showed last 75 words of 861 total…commuters that cost is a big issue for why they live at home, and all I have to say to that is that it is worth the money because of the friendships, skills, and independence they will gain. In the end, my Aunt was right and has never steered me wrong. And I know that the people who choose to live in the dorms will enjoy it and will have experienced the authentic college life.