Hello Everyone,
Just ten days until Orientation week at FIT!
I will be directing this post to all my fellow classmates that are new to commuting……Yes you! To those who come from all 5 boroughs of New York City. Why? Well, I myself commuted from Queens since the very first semester, and, understand all of what one might go through when trying to get to school. So, for those of you who are new to commuting here are some tips:
- Leave from your starting point 10-15 minutes earlier than needed. Don’t always trust your GPS! It is a very useful tool; however, it may not be accurate all the time.
- Have a backup route that you can also count on.
- Take an express train if possible.
- Be at the station a few minutes earlier than what train schedule shows.
- Be aware of your surrounding!
- Avoid busy and touristic stations, try transferring before or even after.
Let me tell you, the NYC subway is all about finding tricks for a better commute. These are just a few tricks that can be useful to make sure you aren’t running late for class. It is also very important to stay safe! Most of the time I love jamming to my favorite tunes and forget to be watchful of what’s going on around me, but this shouldn’t be, especially if it’s late at night.
What are some of your tips for commuting?
– Maria