Part 4 of my Studyblr University Orientation Week!Â
If you live off campus, then youâll most likely have a commute of 15+ minutes (sometimes as long as an hour) to get to school. Here are a few tips to help make this an easy, potentially even enjoyable, part of your day rather than a flaming hell stick.Â
I know that itâs a common piece of advice in the studyblr community to study during your commute, but Iâm here to tell you thatâs bullshit. Unless you have an hour long commute, thereâs no reason why you shouldnât take this time to relax a little. Itâs better for your mental health if you arenât using every conceivable moment studying.Â
Like I said in my last post, itâs important to know where youâre going. Know what stop to get on at (make sure youâre on the right side of the street), what bus you grab, what stop to get off at. Memorize that shit.Â
If youâre driving, know your turns by heart. Know when to change lines so that youâre over in time. Being late for your first day of class because you missed your turn wonât be a fun feeling.Â
If youâre walking, get a good feel for how long itâll take you. Everyone has a different pace and Google Mapsâ estimate may not always be correct (it also may not account for closed sidewalks).Â
If you know for certain that youâll get a seat on the bus, bring a book. Youâll be amazed by how little time you have for reading for pleasure now that youâre in uni (as well as how little you want to read before bed after spending all evening reading). This is a good time to get through some of your tbr.Â
A lot of the time though, you wonât know for certain if youâll get a seat or you know that youâll definitely be standing for at least part of your journey. In these cases (and if youâre sitting the entire time too) I strongly recommend you bring your iPod and either listen to music or podcasts the entire time. Audio dramas are great because theyâre a nice little break from the world.Â
Have your money/bus pass ready when the bus pulls up.Â
Donât sit in the priority seating unless youâve got a disability.Â
Donât yell at people who sit in the priority seating and donât âlookâ disabled. A lot of disabilities are invisible.Â
If you know that youâll only be on the bus for a few stops and itâll be busy, stand or sit near the exit. Otherwise youâll be rushing to push through people to get out the door before it closes.Â
Please keep your voice down. The bus is noisy enough, we donât need you screaming about your sex life too.Â
If you must bring your upright bass on a crowded bus, please be careful with it. Donât hit people in the shins with it. Or the knees. I have weak knees, please be gentle.Â
As a rule thumb, be aware of your bag(s). Donât turn quickly and domino half the bus.Â
Put your bag in your lap or on the floor when the bus is crowded. Please.
If someone touches your ass or puts their hand on your thigh, look them square in the eye and yell/say loudly âtake your hand off me.â It will get peopleâs attention and theyâll do it.Â
Thank the bus driver when you get off the bus.Â