The commuter's survival guide

Our very own Nick from my New Media class wrote a blog about commuting to your internship on NYCreativeInterns.com.  He gave us a survival guide.  I read it and found it very helpful because in not to long I will be that intern commuting to and from the city three days a week.  His first tip was on the rates of commutation.  He talks about different options you can choose from like a monthly pass, or a ten-trip pass.  His second tip is to know whether you are traveling peak or off peak.  There are different charges on tickets depending on  rush hour.  His third tip is to buy the city transit app for your iphone.  It is a complete guide of the NYC subway system.  You can also go to Hopstop.com (Ive been on this site, Its great!).  Tip 4 i found was very interesting and useful.  Text "(station name)" to "(station name)" to number 266266 to find out MTA train times.  The number instantly text you back the next 5 trains,  It very quick and there is no need for the Internet.  SO COOL. His 5th tip is to use your debit or credit card.  The machines don't give you back dollars, but gold coins.  Tip 6 is very important.  Check the weather before you leave for work.  Running through the city in the rain unprepared is not fun and sitting in the office with soggy shoes is worst. Tip 7 is to travel lightly.  Limit yourself to one compact bag.  Tip 8 is to bring your cell phone charger in your bag. This tip is handy for me because my phone can't keep its charge during the day.  Tip 9, always have a few extra dollars of cash on you.  Smaller food venues at train stations usually only take cash.  Tip 10, wear comfortable foot wear during the commute then change to your heels when you get off the train.  Tip 11, Know your proper train etiquette, respect your elders, avoid talking on the phone and don't blast music on the train.  They don't want to hear what your hearing.  And Tip 12 get a quick breakfast in Penn station for $1.99.  Jamba Juice has oatmeal for only 1.99.  I'm defiantly checking that out. Thanks Nick for these helpful tips. I'm now more prepared for my spring internship.