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What’s In My Commuter Car: College Edition

I commute 45 miles to college every weekday so I know a thing or two.

Jenna Salemie

Aug 02, 2020

Missouri State University

What’s In My Commuter Car: College Edition

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My Car: 2013 Ford C-Max SEL

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Most people have never heard of this car, but let me tell you — it is a hidden gem. This car is a hybrid, which means it drives both electrically and by gas. I get around 45-60 mpg depending on the road I am driving on and how well I drive. This is a very affordable and great commuter car.

Non-Perishable Snacks

If you are anything like me, you are hungry. All the time. I love having snacks in my car so I can quickly grab something and go to class. I don’t keep anything fresh or anything that can melt in my car though. Some things I have in there are pop tarts (yes healthy I know), nuts, granola bars, chips, etc.

Water Bottles

Just like the snacks, it’s easy to grab and go on the way to class. Plus it’s always a good idea to have water in the car in case you get stuck somewhere.

Basket in the Trunk

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This is what I keep my snacks and water bottles in. I keep this basket in my trunk.

Blankets and a Pillow

Since I drive 45 miles to campus, I don’t have the luxury of napping in my dorm between classes. I sleep in my backseat! All you really need is one pillow and maybe two blankets if it is especially cold outside.

Jumper Cables

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I keep this in my car for obvious reasons. Everyone should have a set of jumper cables in their car in case their car or someone else’s is dead.

Tire Pressure Gauge

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This is also a great product to have handy. If your tire pressure light comes on in your car, you will want to have a gauge to see which tire is low and know how much more air you need to put in it.

Extra Pair of Clothes

Things happen. We get dirty. We get wet. This is why I keep an extra pair of clothes in my car.

Umbrella

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I love being prepared with a cute umbrella. I really like these ones because they are very compact and small.

A Hat, Gloves, and Warm Coat

Instead of keeping these items at my house, I keep them in my car that way I don’t forget them. I keep these in a separate basket along with a windbreaker and light jackets. 8

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I commute 45 miles to college every weekday so I know a thing or two.

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Non-Perishable Snacks

Water Bottles

Blankets and a Pillow

Extra Pair of Clothes

A Hat, Gloves, and Warm Coat

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

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12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

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Because you need it in your life.

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10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!