Student Flies 400 Miles Twice a Week to Go to School
no-brainer: a decision that is very easy to make because the right choice is so obvious
Did you know there’s a student who flies over 400 miles to attend his university classes? Tim Chen, a student at the University of British Columbia, chose to stay at his parents’ home in Calgary instead of renting an apartment in Vancouver. By flying to Vancouver twice a week, he saves around $1,000 each month. With rent up to $3,000 for a small apartment, it was a no-brainer for Tim. He’s willing to sacrifice his time to save money, and he’s not alone.
Bill, a student from Los Angeles, decided to fly to his university in Berkeley instead of living there. Similar to Tim, he didn’t want to pay for the sky-high rent. Every week, Bill would take three flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco, then travel by train to Berkeley for his classes. The journey cost him about $5,000 for the year and lots of time. He woke up very early and returned home late at night, but he never missed a class. They say that time is money. Whether it was worth it or not depends on how much you value your time. Bill spent over 1,200 hours commuting in one year and saved over $19,000 in rent.
Sample sentences
1. Choosing to ride a bike instead of driving in heavy traffic was a no-brainer for Celal. He got to enjoy the fresh air too.
2. When offered a slice of cake or an apple for dessert, Imre said it was a no-brainer and chose the cake.
3. When the company offered Jana a higher salary to work from home, it was a no-brainer for her to accept.
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