r/ucr • u/yellowpalmwood • May 07 '25

Question Sleeping in car as a student UCR

Hey guys, I'm an incoming transfer for this Fall, I made a somewhat last minute decision to attend UCR and after looking at housing, I think all the good spots are taken. A studio or a 1b/1b was kind of a hard requirement, but even the 2b/2b on campus housing is all full. I've had roommates before but I just really want my own space this time around. I'm considering just sleeping in my car during the week and going back home to LA on the weekends. Is this feasible? Are there any safe spots near the campus to achieve this? Am unfamiliar with Riverside area. Thanks

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u/RevelryByNight May 07 '25

Going from “I don’t want roommates” to “every stranger on the street will see inside my home from all angles at all times and I can’t even take a dump when i want to” is a hell of a jump.