Should I choose a university with better facilities even if the commute is worse?
It can be worthwhile, but facilities alone should not determine your choice. A university with better facilities is a strong option if those facilities genuinely support your field of study and the travel time, cost, and crowds are sustainable. If commuting would significantly reduce your sleep, study time, or extracurricular opportunities, a closer university with somewhat less advanced facilities may suit you better.
Key points
- Consider how directly the facilities support your classes, experiments, or other academic needs.
- Compare not only travel time but also transport costs, transfers, crowding, and the burden during bad weather.
- Think about how much time would remain for sleep, studying, and extracurricular activities after commuting.
Things to check
- Facility access and details, as well as commuting routes, vary by university, faculty, and academic year, so check official information and the actual route.