What I Chose

I have chosen to buy a car because that means I will actually be the one to own it. While it's cheaper to lease a car you don't actually own it and have to return it after a set period. Since I'll be living in Maine which is full of rural areas it's a smarter idea to buy a car since other forms of transportation aren't really viable unless I lived in the city. I chose the 2017 Ford Focus Sedan because by the time I graduate from college it will still be a modern car for travel. It has 25-34 MPG based on whether you drive in the city or on a highway which will help save on gas every week. It also has plenty of space to be able to go on road trips with friends, room for a spare tire, and still have leftover space for anything else.

I have chosen to rent a house rather than buy. I find that this will be the easiest decision right out of college because buying a house is expensive and a serious commitment. Choosing to rent means I don't have to stay in one place for a long time which can be both a good and bad thing. If I don't like the building or even landlord then I can simply pack my things and move out to a better location.