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Blog by jeffrey morgan

My normal method of transportation to campus is driving my car. My
alternate method was to ride the public bus. In my car I am able to enjoy
my independence and solitude as a drive to campus. On the bus I am
literally surrounded by people on all sides, which makes solitude an
impossibility. My car provides me with a sense of security, convenience,
and freedom, where if any emergency should arise I can quickly jump into
my car and be on my way. The bus, on the other hand, provides none of
these feelings. When riding the bus I am forced to rely on it as the sole
means of my transportation and that disrupts the tranquility that my car
provides. The only benefit that the bus provides is the fact that it is
free for all UCSD students. However, this is a small benefit in my mind
and does not outweigh the more enjoyable feelings that driving my car
provides me. The main factor that contributes to my transport route of
driving to campus is that it's very time-effective, convenient, and more
importantly it gives me a peace of mind that allows me to relax on a daily
basis. A car is very fragile and an accident or a problem with the engine
could potentially impair my usual means of transportation at least
temporarily. But should such mitigating circumstances every arise, the
bus would not be my first choice as an alterative method of
transportation.