My experience with the Nobel shuttle opened my eyes to many benefits of leaving my car and taking the bus instead.  The shuttle cost me no extra money and was relatively stress free. I was not in control of many aspects of the journey such as the speed of the bus, stops along the way, the chosen route or any other driving decisions.  However I did not have to deal with the burden of finding a parking spot or risking a parking violation and I made it to class early enough to stop and get coffee along the way. When I drive my own car to school I am behind the wheel and I feel in control of my journey, music, route, and destination. I rationalize my choice to drive to campus because I feel that if I have control as the driver it will be the quickest way to get to class. Although the traveling time may be less, the overall benefits of the shuttle seem to outweigh the costs of driving my own vehicle. What I enjoyed most about taking the Nobel shuttle was, ironically, my passive role as a passenger on the bus. I was free from the stress of rushing, stopping for gas, avoiding traffic, finding parking, and racing the clock to make it to class on time. Because driving to campus has become a ritual habit of mine it would be difficult to break the cycle. Taking the shuttle would require me to adjust my wake up time in order to account for possible variables such as shuttle delays, long lines, weather conditions, and prime time shuttle hours.  Kim Buckley-A06533343