{"id":1113,"date":"2013-09-03T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T15:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?p=1113"},"modified":"2018-04-08T09:18:46","modified_gmt":"2018-04-08T16:18:46","slug":"college-back-to-school-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/college-back-to-school-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The College Student\u2019s Back to School Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to go back to school, a fact that may be causing you a bit of anxiety. After months traveling around the country, going to concerts, and catching up on good books and movies, you have to go back to college.<\/p>\n

How are you ever going to get organized and stay ahead of your professors\u2019 many demands?  Don\u2019t worry. Kibin has your back. This back to school special includes seven great ideas to help you gear up and get ready for a successful college semester.<\/p>\n

#1 The Best Transportation<\/b><\/h2>\n

One major back to school consideration is finding the best transportation. Depending on your college, it\u2019s better to walk, ride a bike, or take public transportation to class. There are a lot of advantages to foregoing a car. First, you can save money on gas, maintenance, insurance, and parking permits, and you can use this money to help pay for your textbooks and school supplies. Second, riding a bike or walking gives you a chance to get some exercise, even during your busy school schedule. And, exercising can make you a better student.<\/p>\n

A study at the University of Georgia Department of Exercise Science has found that exercising for up to sixty minutes improves brain function and memory<\/a>, but they caution that exercising to the point of dehydration has the opposite effect. The final reason it\u2019s awesome not to have a car on campus is that you won\u2019t be the one that everyone goes to when they need a ride off campus.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t have a bike? Don\u2019t let that stop you. Many towns now offer bike libraries where you can borrow a bike for cheap or free. Check out this directory of community bike programs compiled<\/a> by the International Bicycle Fund to see if there is a service near you. And, after you\u2019ve taken a ride to class, post your six-second bike ride video here<\/a> to show why biking is so great!<\/p>\n

I know I just told you to forgo a car, but there are some circumstances where a car is really the best way to get around. If you must have a car to get somewhere every so often, you may opt to use a car sharing service like Zipcar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These cars can be rented for a low monthly fee if you drive fairly regularly or on an hourly, as-needed, basis if you drive infrequently. They are insured and you don\u2019t have to worry about maintenance, car loans, or other expenses\u2026 including gas (yes, even gas)! Many universities now offer this service on campus; visit Zipcar<\/a> to find out if your university is one of them.<\/p>\n