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Riding the bus to class is the preferred method for some CMU students who live off-campus, but not for Josh Allard.

“You cannot guarantee that the bus arrives on time, and that was a big problem for me,” the Troy Junior said. “My first busing experience was unpleasant: it was warm, crowded, and it arrived late. I was very unhappy.”

Allard instead chooses to drive himself to campus, saying for him it is more comfortable, convenient and reliable.

“I can come and go as I please,” he said. “I can make sure I get to class on time, and that was the reason I stopped taking the bus after day one.”

Allard does recognize that for some students, it is the best method to reach campus, saying that is will save gas and help the environment.

“It isn’t a terrible choice,” he said. “It is the efficient choice, but unfortunately for me, I found that it wasn’t.”