Ain't the Greatest Grub

Off-campus dining is one of the biggest downfalls to campus life in Claremont. Despite the mass presence of students (the Claremont Colleges, duh), it appears no one in the food industry is interested in such a big, easy market. There is no real fast food (a law bans it in the city's limits). The closing of the nearby CVS means getting milk requires a 2.5 trip to Vons, uphill. The Village is populated almost entirely by mid-to-high end restaurants. This isn't the kind of college town where you can get cheap Chinese, pizza slices (not a single pizza joint- only Pizza N such, a sit down eatery), or other wonderfully greasy quick fixes.

Get a Car! Need a Spot? Find an Upperclassman

Cars are off-limits to freshmen, but many bring them anyway. All you need to do is find a sophomore or older who's willing to get a parking pass for you. And if you have a car, BRING IT! I expected, accustomed to the ease of public transit in Boston, that I'd have no problems getting in and out of LA. The Metrolink, albeit close by, has horrible hours. And we are disconnected from LA public transit, instead having the Foothill Transit system. Seeking a liberal arts school and an urban location (unfortunately, such a combo is few and far between), I thought I wouldn't mind the 30 mile distance from the city... the quality of public transportation proved me wrong.