There are many great universities that sit right on the outskirts of Urban areas. They are not located in the middle of a subway or streetcar system, but the campuses are fairly large and spread out. I have visited friends at Urban schools and have also had to go on many a long quest to classes, libraries, and more across my own campus. For students attending these schools, getting from residence to the grocery store or the last class of the day to the parking lot on the edge of campus is accomplished by pounding the pavement.

 

This is great on sunny autumn days in September or spring days that come in with warm winds, but what about in the winter? Never mind trudging through the snow; (wishing that you had the money to buy some good boots that you can't afford now because you had ... Read More »