2.  Public transportation reduces traffic.

3. Students pay tuition.

4. Riding the bus is fun.

   
   

   
   

   This is my strongest reason because using public transportation reduces the emission of carbon into the atmosphere, improves air quality, and promotes energy efficiency.

   
   

   https://www.apta.com/wp-content/uploads/Resources/resources/reportsandpublications/Documents/greenhouse_brochure.pdf

It has been proven that students are more focused later in the day due to educational and sleep research, especially for adolescents. Later starts align more with children because their natural circadian rhythms are delayed.

https://www.apa.org/topics/children/school-start-times#:~:text=The%20downstream%20benefits%20are%20significant,86%2C%20No.

There has been a rise in obesity in the USA, and in the world in general, and it has been proven that eating home-cooked meals has fewer processed and unhealthy attributes.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/home-cooking-good-for-your-health-2018081514449#:~:text=A%20growing%20body%20of%20scientific%20evidence%20supports,diet%20quality%2C%20weight%20loss%2C%20and%20diabetes%20prevention.

Reading is proven to help build vocabulary, and as one's vocabulary increases, they can get a greater understanding of different situations, complex ideas, and can better analyze.

https://clifford-jones.medium.com/how-reading-improves-writing-and-thinking-19bc366733eb

A larger size of voters allows for more representation of groups and allows people to hold those in office more accountable, which in turn means that democracy works better in favor of the people.

https://www.govocal.com/blog/what-is-participatory-democracy

Outside of school, students have different life circumstances, and some may need to work to support themselves. Also, having more time outside of school to participate in different activities allows students to build their resumes for college.

https://www.hmhco.com/blog/benefits-of-no-homework#:~:text=Even%20if%20your%20students%20have,extracurricular%20activities%20that%20students%20enjoy.

Studies have proven that social media has increased mental health issues in many people as they compare themselves, and are flooded with information constantly, which can cause anxiety.

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/social-media

Playing video games takes certain skill, strategic thinking, and even has physical demands, which is similar to regular sports, even though the level of exertion may not be the same.

https://www.idtech.com/blog/video-games-should-be-considered-a-sport

1. Art classes reduce stress.

2. Some students dislike art.

3. Art encourages problem-solving skills.

4. Creativity is useful in any career.

Art has been proven to help reduce stress, which can be very helpful for college students, since they are under an immense amount of pressure in this stage of their lives. There is said to be therapeutic value in producing art and the process of creating.

https://mindfulhealthsolutions.com/9-amazing-therapeutic-benefits-of-art-for-anxiety-management/#:~:text=Creating%20art%20releases%20dopamine%20and,a%20more%20consistently%20uplifted%20mood.

Hillside was originally strictly rural, but it underwent a great transformation in the 1900s. Due to the shift in modes of transportation, the electric trolley allowed more people access to Hillside and connected Hillside more directly to the rest of New York City. One hundred years later, the remnants of the formerly rural area remain. This development explains why the main road on Hillside has only shops and businesses, and some apartments. 

The police, ambulances, and public transportation all have some type of authority over everyone else. I saw an ambulance hold the traffic and gain a passageway because it has right of way in emergencies. I believe that everyone has the right of entry into this space, especially the residents and those who work in the area. I think that the only people who are not allowed into Hillside are those who have criminal intent. I think this is due to keeping the peace in the location, also to ensure that those reaching their destination on Hillside are not in danger 

I think some emotional and psychological capacity is needed to gain entry into this space, because the person must be aware of what's going on in the background to keep safe. Those who are not from the area, or have never been there will feel left out because they might not know how to use the buses or trains. Those who work in the area, our sirens were on. Secondly, the buses have their own bus lane, which shows that they have some type of authority. The authority of these figures is demonstrated through the use of sirens, or the driving of the buses on their lane, and the honking of the cars that are wrongfully on the lane.

The economic factors that determine entry into this space are whether a person can purchase items in the shops on  Hillside, if a person can afford the public transportation, and secondly, if the person can afford to rent or buy a home on Hillside. I don’t think there are any invisible costs in the area, unless someone gets a traffic ticket from the cameras. 

The police, ambulances, and public transportation all have some type of authority over everyone else. I saw an ambulance hold the traffic and gain a passageway because iI believe that everyone has entry into this space, especially the residents and those who work in the area. I think that the only people who are not allowed into Hillside are those who have criminal intent. I think this is due to keeping the peace in the location, also to ensure that those reaching their destination on Hillside are not in danger 

I think some emotional and psychological capacity is needed to gain entry into this space, because the person must be aware of what's going on in the background to keep safe. Those who are not from the area, or have never been there will feel left out because they might not know how to use the buses or trains. Those who work in the area, our sirens were on. Secondly, the buses have their own bus lane, which shows that they have some type of authority. The authority of these figures is demonstrated through the use of sirens, or the driving of the buses on their lane, and the honking of the cars that are wrongfully on the lane.

The economic factors that determine entry into this space are whether a person can purchase items in the shops on  Hillside, if a person can afford the public transportation, and secondly, if the person can afford to rent or buy a home on Hillside. I don’t think there are any invisible costs in the area, unless someone gets a traffic ticket from the cameras. 

I might make assumptions about the people I always see walking in the area every morning, and make the assumption that they are residents of a house nearby, when they could really be from anywhere.

The local businesses have flyers out on the outside of buildings, on poles, and in such areas. There aren’t any buildboards in the area, but the stores have banners in front of the store that they can put information on. 

Hello, my name is Naira Ernest, and I am a student from St. John's University. I will be interviewing with Rochile Destrat,  a St John's freshman, on November 3rd, 2025, where I will explore your experience as a college freshman, being only 17 years old. This project is titled the "Humans of  Campus Project" and is directly influenced by the Humans of New York, which posts photos of people and their life stories. The interview will take about ten to fifteen minutes. During this interview, I’d like your permission to record your responses, take photos of you, and possibly use your name or quotes from what you say in my project. This data will not be uploaded to social media and is for class use only. This could include your answers being shared or cited directly, with credit to you. Your participation is completely voluntary. You do not have to participate if you do not want to. You don’t have to answer any question you don’t feel comfortable with, and you can stop the interview at any time. Following the interview, I will take two to three photos of you that will be uploaded alongside the audio recording of this interview. Do you understand what I just explained, and do you give consent for me to record, take photos, and use your quotes and identity in my work? Please respond stating your full name and the date, stating I consent to this interview. Also, feel free to ask me any questions you may have.