School is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: commuting. As much as I love going to school in the heart of a city, I dislike commuting. Especially when it means waking up two hours earlier just to get anywhere on time, or if there are delays. But a girl has got to do what a girl has got to do. So, if you commute, whether it's too school or to work, or if even if you've got a long walk across campus to your first class, here's a few ways to make the most out of your journey.
Podcasts
And if you don't have an iOS device, fear not! Spotify and Google Play Music both have free podcast services as well.
My favourite at the moment is 2DopeQueens. It's literally run by two dope queens, who feature a hilarious line-up of comedians and other celebrity guests. Word of caution: you'll be smiling so wide that it will be tough to not look like a crazy person on the subway, but I assure you that the strange glances will be worth it because you'll be too busy laughing at how funny these two ladies are anyway.
Audiobooks/ Ebooks
Whether you like self-help books or fantasy adventures, I'm sure listening to the sound of your favourite stories (sometimes narrated by the authors themselves) will go nicely with the chime of doors opening and the sway of the subway down the tracks.
Then again if audio books really aren't for you, ebooks offer the ability to read while only using one hand, which is great if you're stuck in a crowded subway car.
Newsletters
One Note/Audio notes
It's definitely been a life changer and life saver because it syncs across all of my devices. That means that I can type up my essays, read my exam notes, write blog posts and make to-do lists on the go even when I'm offline. You can even record audio notes! So if you really want to go hands-free, record it and listen to it when you're on the move.