Students have many resources when it comes to campus parking
Parking on campus is not always an easy task. Lots fill up and fighting for the perfect spot can be a daily battle.
That being said, there is enough parking on campus for everyone with parking passes. Despite these miniscule problems, students have no reason to complain about parking on campus.
Students need to be better prepared when it comes to parking on campus and not depend on their favorite spot every day.
In order to park on campus, students have to pay for a parking pass. Students living on campus have to pay $150 and commuters have to pay $175. It is not cheap and it can be frustrating to find a spot.
However, just because parking is available to students does not mean instant gratification should be expected. There are other solutions to the frustrations of parking on campus instead of complaining to the administration.
There are certain times where parking lots are filled and times when they are empty. Usually the pattern follows class schedules. Leave a couple minutes early before class in order to beat the crowd.
Central Michigan University is a unique campus, specifically designed for pedestrians. It takes students no longer than 15 minutes to walk from one point on campus to anywhere else on campus. Students may have to park a little farther away from their class than originally anticipated, but not to the extent that they should complain.
Isabella County Transportation Commission buses are constantly driving from local apartments to campus. Students can save themselves the hassle of fighting for a parking spot by catching a ride on the bus. Plus, the bus ride gives students a chance to meet new people and escape from the stresses of class, even if it is just for a few minutes. The best part is students don’t have to pay fare every time they get on the bus.
Students also can car pool to campus, saving money on parking passes and gas. It also cuts down on emissions.
Compare the luxuries CMU students, especially freshmen and commuters, get in comparison to colleges such as Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Many students attending those universities can only dream of getting a parking spot near their classrooms.
We agree there are a lot of issues on campus that need to be addressed. The parking situation is not one of them. It is a minor detail that students should adjust to if they are not happy with scrambling for a parking spot.
Try coming to campus earlier. Carpool. Take the bus. Park somewhere else and take a walk.
Parking is not as big of a problem as you might think.
