{"id":47549,"date":"2022-11-11T04:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T09:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=47549"},"modified":"2022-11-10T16:06:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T21:06:40","slug":"the-ultimate-commuter-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2022\/11\/11\/the-ultimate-commuter-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Commuter Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a commuter student from Brampton, my commute consists of driving to the GO station, a 30-minute train ride using GO Transit, and a 10-minute TTC subway ride, totaling to about a 1-1.5 hour commute one way. Coming from an experienced commuter, here are my top tips for navigating your commute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. PRESTO discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t until my third year that I found out about the Go Transit<\/a> 40% off student discount. I couldn\u2019t believe how much money I could\u2019ve been saving all this time. The TTC<\/a> also offers a discounted monthly pass for post-secondary students, which can make a difference if you're commuting to campus every day. Unlike me, take advantage of these deals sooner, rather than later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Plan ahead of time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Packing my bag the night before has saved me on those days when I hit snooze a few too many times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, don\u2019t forget to check the weather before you leave! When you\u2019re in a rush, it can be easy to run out the door without a jacket or umbrella, just to be caught in the elements by midday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Leave early<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of being in a rush, I like to estimate arriving at least half an hour before I need to be on campus, to account for the unexpected. There is nothing more stressful than having a TTC delay on the day of a midterm. You\u2019ll thank yourself later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Find a space on campus for you<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Finding your go-to spot that brings you comfort is so necessary for those long days on campus. My personal favourites are Robarts Commons, my clubs' office space, and Emmanuel College library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n