Students have a lot of options to get to school in the morning, and this article will be reviewing the pros and cons of each option. The three most popular ways to get to school are: by school bus, biking, and driving. Each of these options have good and bad things about them.

Bussing is a great option to get to school for many reasons. One main reason is that it’s reliable. Unlike biking and driving, one doesn’t really have to worry abut weather because bus drivers are much better trained than a high school driver in terms of heavy weather driving, and biking is pretty much out of the question unless you are willing to get soaked. Bussing also is a great place to talk with your friends that live near you. Another pro about bussing is that you can take it all season, unlike biking unless you own a winter bike.

However, there are also cons about bussing to school. One major con is not being able to stay after school to talk to a teacher, retake a test, or study in the library without having to take an alternate way home. Another con to bussing is that you may have to leave earlier than other options, because the bus stops so many times.

Biking is also a great way to get to school, weather permitting. Biking has mostly the same pros as driving, with a few exceptions. Biking is also a great excercise and can be fun.

Some cons to biking is that we live in Minnesota. Winter lasts ⅔ of the school year which makes it very difficult to bike for most of the school year.

Driving has both a lot of pros and cons. Some pros are being able to leave your house relatively late, compared to biking and bussing. Also, driving gives you the freedom to stop for food before or after school if you’re hungry. You can keep textbooks in your car too, if you don’t want to carry them around all day.

Some cons to driving though are having to worry about parking and paying for gas. Paying for gas can get expensive if you drive to school everyday.

Overall, there are many good options to getting to school. I personally drive, but I have both bussed and biked in years past. It all matters on your personal preference and what works best with your schedule.

For those interested in college, a main concern is the price. However, there are many scholarships available from Minnesota schools that are directed towards juniors and seniors in high school. It is helpful to know what you need to qualify for one, and the different categories for scholarships to see if you fit into one. In this article you will find a variety of scholarships known for helping students pave their own college path.

Army ROTC Scholarship: The Army ROTC Scholarship is directed towards people planning to serve but want a degree as well. The scholarships are awarded less based on your financial status and more on your academic performance.

For more info: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html

EMPOWER Scholarship: The EMPOWER Scholarship is directed towards people going into the medical field. Students are selected for the scholarship based on their intended use of the college education, need, high school stats, and personal achievements.

For more info: http://www.allinahealth.org/Courage-Kenny-Rehabilitation-Institute/Programs-and-services/Volunteer-opportunities/EMPOWER-Scholarships/

Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship: The Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship is directed towards people planning to enroll to a private or public Minnesota university. Selections for the scholarships are made based on applicants who have excelled in multiple school subjects, demonstrating a high success rate with potential for many different career paths.

For more info: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?PageID=150

Minnesota Child Care Grant: The Minnesota Child Care Grant was made to help people, with kid/s ages 12+, financially in order for them to proceed with college while continuing to support their household. To qualify your income must qualify and you must also be a Minnesota resident.

For more info: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=140

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program: The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program is meant to provide financial aid to people who are ¼ or more Native American. You must also be a Minnesota resident. The scholarship amount ranges $4,000-$6,000 per year based on need and education status.

For more info: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=149

Minnesota State Grant Program: The Minnesota State Grant Program is directed towards low and moderate income families with financial aid. There is no application fee for this specific grant. If awarded with this grant, it is eligible at both universities and community colleges, however it must be in the state of Minnesota.

For more info: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=138

PFund scholarship: The PFund Scholarship is directed towards members of the LGBTQ community. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000. To be elligible you must live in Minnesota and attend a Minnesota college.

For more info: https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/pfund-scholarship-program-111_157203.aspx#/sweeps-modal