Is it worth it?

As we consider The American University, we find that there are many students who navigate around campus in their own vehicles. The campus is fairly small and the university has supplied its students with a shuttle to transport them back and forth to the Metro station, which is supplied by the city. Now, is it really necessary that the students have vehicles? The university alone costs over $52,000 to attend yearly. If a student desires to have a car, then they have to include the cost of parking on the campus property, as well as putting gas in their vehicle. The price begins to rise quickly, especially with other expenses that the student is responsible for. Granted, many of the students come from financially stable households and have no concern over how much money they are wasting. The DC area has provided them with an accessible way to maneuver around the city, yet they still wish to drive their own vehicle.

I feel that it isn't necessary for American students to have cars. The only reason why they may need one is if they live off campus. However, if they are on campus, then they should use the resources that they have been provided with. As most of us know, being a college student comes with having responsibility for your own finances. Money gets tight, and things are becoming more and more expensive. I haven't even mentioned the cost of automobile repairs. Why not use some of the money that you would put into your vehicle to use somewhere else? Some people think that it's an easier way to get to social gatherings throughout the city, but if there is a way for students to get around that will not hinder their social life, then they need to use it to their advantage. With that said, the social status of the students of university is very high; therefore, I see no change in the amount of vehicles that will be brought to campus by the students.