At a large campus like IU can certainly seem overwhelming at first.
Admittedly, it can be difficult to get cross-campus to your next class
in less than 15 minutes. But in this quandary, two passionate factions
have risen to solve this problem: the bikers and the skateboardists.
Which one is right for you? In my opinion, biking is the quickest and
most convenient way to get around campus, because it is superior in
terms of ease, security in storage, and multipurpose use.
First,
it is much easier to ride across campus on a bike than skateboard. You
will be carrying a backpack or laptop case with you on your way to
campus that may be quite heavy if you are going to multiple classes.
Skateboards are naturally unbalanced, and having to also propel them
with the added weight of a backpack may take more time than necessary.
Bikes, on the other hand, are balanced and much easier to ride with a
backpack on to classes. (Skateboards, on the other hand, can still be
used for fun or shorter distances around campus where you don't need a
backpack.)
Secondly, it is securely store a bike on
campus if you are concerned about this topic. The residence halls and
buildings have bike racks to store your bike during class. Unlike
skateboards, bikes can be locked up securely, so you can be sure your
bike will not be stolen.
Lastly, bikes are great
for multipurpose use. You can bike just a mile to get to the campus mall
to pick up something at Target or visit the pet store. Some classes
also require "service learning," where you must you provide or find
transportation to a local area such as an elementary school. Bikes may
be useful in some of these cases.
Indiana
University-Bloomington supports the use of both bicycles and skateboards
to get around campus. If you are concerned about ease of use with a
heavy class load, security, and multipurpose applications, bikes are the
best way to go.
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