"Berkeley Grad Student's Unconventional Solution to Escaping High Rent: Flying to Class"
A graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, managed to save thousands of dollars in rent by commuting from his home in Los Angeles via plane. The student, known as "greateranglia" on Reddit, came up with the idea to avoid the expensive Bay Area rent while attending his one-year Civil Engineering program. By the end of his program, he spent a total of $5,592.66 on his commute, including parking and in-flight wifi. Despite the long hours and frequent flights, he successfully attended all his classes without missing any. This unconventional approach to saving on rent has gained attention, with others sharing their own super commuting experiences.
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