The Importance Of Commuting

One of the most important aspects of life is time, meaning there must be a way to balance everything we do with it. Time is the one constant that all can agree is something we never have enough of. Commuting is one aspect that loses quality time with your loved ones. “Suburban sprawl has fractured the spatial integrity of people’s. They travel much further to work, shop and enjoy leisure opportunities. As a result there is less time available (and less inclination) to become involved in groups” (Putnam). Commuting is a migraine-inducing life-suck—a mundane task about as pleasurable as assembling flat-pack furniture or getting your license renewed, and you have to do it every day.. You are not exercising, doing challenging work, having sex, petting your dog, or playing with your kids (or your Wii). You are not doing any of the things that make human beings happy. Instead, you are getting nauseous on a bus, jostled on a train, or cut off in traffic.
As Children, we typically stay planted in the same area and attend the same school till graduation. The years give plenty of opportunities to participate and develop social interactions. Peer relationships are important for the …show more content…
It’s hard to have a huge social life when you’re commuting because it’s hard to make new friends and meet new people when you don’t live with them. Commuting means that you're missing out on the college experience. Commuters don't have the chance to feel independence for the first time or meet new roommates, who might become your new best friends. They also miss out on a lot of parties or the random get-together's in the communal areas of the dorms. Students on campus also can gain new cultural experiences from meeting people from all over the world. It’s easy to feel disconnected from college when most of the time is spent in a