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It\u2019s not uncommon for commuter students to wonder if they\u2019re missing out on the full college student experience. But you can immerse yourself in student life just as fully as any on-campus student if you take advantage of on-campus opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you can\u2019t pop back to a residential hall for a quick rest, Elizabeth Lallana \u201921 thinks being a commuter student has some advantages.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m from Stockton, so I lived at home and commuted to campus all four years,\u201d she says. \u201cSo, I had to find ways to fill the time between classes most days. I think having to choose how I spent that time actually helped me be more intentional about it, though, and take advantage of that Pacific community.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She has a few pieces of advice for other commuter students to make the most of their time on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find your people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe most important thing to find your community,\u201d Elizabeth says. \u201cEven though I went back to my house in the evening, spending all day on campus with my friends really felt like home.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth met a lot of friends through her classes. She invited them to study groups, which was a great way to connect with her major. Plus, it was great to have that resource when finals approached.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of class, you can build your experiences by joining a club. It\u2019s a great way to spend your time on campus and do meaningful work, too, especially if your club is focused on projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI dedicated a lot of time to the clubs I was affiliated with, like the theater club. I would meet up with them and work on our shows and theatre spaces,\u201d Elizabeth says.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth also got an on-campus job, which was flexible with her hours as a student. Each semester, after getting her classes, she worked with her boss to work between classes during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places to hang out on campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outside of the people, Elizabeth also says it\u2019s important to have places to hang out on campus. When you\u2019re not in class on campus, it\u2019s a good time to get work done, study or just take a break.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Knox Holt Memorial Library<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The library isn\u2019t just for research. It\u2019s home to Pacific\u2019s Student Academic Support Services Hub<\/a>, where you can get help with your classes, and The Cube<\/a>, where you can access all kinds of tools for personal or class projects. Plus, there\u2019s a Starbucks for all your caffeination needs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe library\u2019s always been a favorite spot of mine,\u201d Elizabeth says. \u201cIt\u2019s a good way to camp up, nest and get your work done. Especially when you\u2019re tackling a group project with friends. With the bean bags and lounge seating, it\u2019s easy to be there for hours at a time to work, have fun with friends and then get back to work.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Don and Karen DeRosa University Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The DeRosa University Center is a central hub on campus, where you can meet up with people or grab a bite to eat at The Marketplace<\/a>. When the weather\u2019s good, you can also find lots of seating and some games on the Center Lawn.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m a big sunshine gal, so I liked to sit on the lawn or at the tables in front of the DUC,\u201d Elizabeth says. \u201cI loved to sit and read out there, sometimes for class and sometimes to de-stress.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in the winter, when there isn\u2019t as much sun, Elizabeth still highly recommends it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a fireplace in there. Nesting up near it when it\u2019s chilly is such a great experience and everyone should do it,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Located on the second floor of the DUC, The Lair offers pub-fare grub, pool tables and TVs for entertainment. It\u2019s also one of the go-to spots for student entertainment, such as karaoke, game nights and stand-up comedy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth spent a lot of time there and even managed to make friends with some familiar faces.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere were regulars, different people at different times of day,\u201d she says. \u201cEventually, I made friends with some that I saw every day. It was really nice to know people with different majors and different interests than me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lair is also open until late into the evening, so you have a place to stay after classes, too.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Center for Identity and Inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Identity and Inclusion<\/a> houses many of Pacific\u2019s on-campus affinity groups. You should drop by to find your place or pick up some of its many student resources. On top of that, the CII is also a home-away-from-home for many Pacific Tigers. You can relax and get your work done here, too, and it\u2019s a good place to make friends with familiar faces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baun Fitness Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have an hour or so between classes, you can always fit in a quick workout at Baun Fitness Center<\/a>. For fitness at your own pace, you can take advantage of its machines, free weights and other fitness equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re more of a team player, the gym also offers scheduled fitness classes and sports clubs. It doesn\u2019t matter you\u2019re a lifelong player or just curious to try something new, you can get involved. It\u2019s more than just filling up time; it\u2019s another chance to build your community on campus.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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