The Bus System

Right off the bat, let me just say, learn the bus system. I feel the most useful thing to know coming to campus is when the buses run and what buses run where. It's definitely hard and being and engineer it was extremely helpful because about ninety percent of my classes are in buildings north of Green Street and I live in the Six Pack. When I need to study for any exams or tests or do homework I can just hop on a bus and it'll drop me off right next to Grainger library! This is specifically useful for me because for a lot of my engineering projects we all meet at Grainger. Running around between classes outside can be a pain, especially when it gets as cold as it is now. Spare the headache and jump on a bus. Their website is easy to navigate, it takes seriously like fifteenish minutes to learn. I was very surprised at how nice the drivers were and how clean they keep the buses. Only downside is you have to listen to some audio advertisements for various places on campus over the speakers, which, for me, can get annoying if you ride the bus frequently. Another great benefit of the buses is that if you and friends want to go off campus and go to, say, WalMart or go out to eat at Olive Garden, there are buses that take you there. All you have to do is bring your iCard. It's very useful, especially if you're like me and don't have a car on campus. Long story short, take the time to learn the bus system. It will make your life so much easier!