College is said to be the best four years of your life. However, if you don’t live on campus it can make things a bit difficult. Often times, simply going to class and then driving back home is not enough to gain the full college experience. Although commuting to school can be annoying, it doesn’t have to be terrible. Many commuter students make the mistake of not taking the time to familiarize themselves with the campus and miss out on the full college experience. If you are a commuter or plan to be a commuter, here are some ways to stay involved.

1. Attend Campus Events. Attending campus events is an excellent way to meet new people and also see what the school has to offer. Most times there are programs that have free food and fun activities.
2. Join Organizations. Joining organizations is the easiest way to become more involved. There are many different organizations and usually there is at least one that fits your liking. Joining an organization is also great to put on your resumé especially if you hold a leadership position.
3. Greek Life. A great way to meet new people is becoming involved in Greek Life. By being involved in greek life, there is a whole new group of people that you meet and you all share a connection. Greek life is definitely not the only way to become involved.

If you are having trouble making friends as a commuter then these tips will definitely solve your problem. Don’t forget to try to make friends in classes and make an effort to socialize with others. College is what you make it so get out of you comfort zone!