11/1/2015 0 Comments An Ache to Get AwayWhen I came to college, I was told that I wouldn't need a car. I was left under the impression that within walking distance there would be enough to satiate my constant craving to explore. But alas, no. The problem with living in a college town, is that you pretty much can never escape school. Most of your social life is somehow related to school whether it's through clubs or organizations. I work at an elementary 5 minutes away. I go to church 5 minutes away. Starting to see a pattern? It doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with the school- oh no, not at all! But the problem is that in high school your home life and school life are obviously separated. In college, if you're still living in a dorm, you don't have that privileged distinction. Want to get coffee with your friend...on campus? Want to go to the gym...on campus? See my point? It can all get suffocating and routine-like, especially if you're like me, and you always need to be stimulated and feel in awe of the world. So why not just travel Alana? You don't have a car, but you can still get around! True...but then the problem of money arises. Everyone knows the tale of the broke college student. There are always events, concerts, and outings around you, taunting you, but you just never have enough money. You inevitably get tired of cafeteria food but alas your wallet is still empty. This is why location is so important in choosing a college. It's not just about what city or state you are in, but also in what type of environment you are in. College experiences can vary so much if you are in a city versus in a college town. In a city, school is just a small element of your life and students don't tend to be too involved on campus, since there's so much to do around them. In a college town, students usually become very involved with school organizations since they are more limited in what they can do. So that's kind of where I am now. Stuck in a college town and dreaming of cities like Portland where I get the best of both worlds: nature and metropolis. I ache to hike at sunrise and explore art museums in the city. I've been looking at train tickets to simply travel the state, but I first need to find a friend who would be willing to spend some hard-earned cash with me. So for now, I will simply follow travel blogs on Instagram and Tumblr and live vicariously through Anthony Bourdain.
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