Studying, Friends, and Money: All of these are areas that typically consume the average college student's time. The main reason students attend college is to learn and develop skills for their future careers, but they need money to pay for it, and friends help make the journey less lonely and stressful. Most college students prefer to live on campus for a variety of reasons, whether they're attending a college far from home or just wanting to get out and expand their social skills. Many other students, however, prefer to live off campus if they live near the college or have other responsibilities. While most students live on campus, the number of commuters is also high, which may prove that both options are capable of catering. Finances are an important part of college because if you can't pay, you basically can't stay. College itself is expensive, with tuition, supplies, and books, the money really adds up. Whether or not someone chooses to live on campus, both options have positives and negatives. The cost of living on campus is quite high when added to the rest of college costs, but some students may receive scholarships to help pay for this if they choose this path. For others, you may need to get a job to be able to afford to live on campus, but depending on where a college is located, finding work on and off campus can be difficult. Campus jobs are usually accepted quickly because there is such a high demand for them. Sometimes a student may be able to find a job off campus, but may not have reliable transportation since everything on campus is within walking distance. Furthermore, due to easy access to social events, more money is spent on social outings as a result. However, many students are able to find jobs both on and off campus and usually keep their finances in check as well. Living off campus can also be expensive. A student commuter will likely use a lot of gas during a semester, and since everyone knows that gas prices aren't exactly cheap, this cost can really add up. Many student commuters choose to carpool or use public transportation to reduce these costs. On the bright side, it is often easier to find work as a commuter will likely pass through a few cities on their way to and from school, which can open up a lot of opportunities. If someone is still aligned with their parents and pays minimal bills, their time in college is probably cheaper than someone who chooses to live alone. Whichever option people choose, each choice has its own financial burdens and