"... I was on the entrance ramp and I did everything I was supposed to do ... "
except of looking at the traffic on the highway and finding a slot to slide into.

You had trouble because you don't know how to merge onto the highway. Go back to Driver's Training.

A) Do cartwheels across

B) Turn up the music and dance across, pointing/smiling at cars like the superstar you are

C) Glare at the cars as you cross, 'cause this is your crosswalk

D) Simply walk across like the boring individual you are

What are some safe neighborhoods outside of Philly within commuting distance to Temple University?

I attend Temple University and currently live in the downtown area of Philly, about an 8-minute bus commute to TU. I live with my boyfriend and he currently commutes to Fort Washington 40 minutes one way every day. We're looking to reduce his commute to about 15-20 minutes one way when our lease runs out in a few months. I don't mind commuting 30 minutes to Temple. I am from NE Pennsylvania and have no clue where to start looking. I'd like to live in a place that is safe enough for me (a young woman) and that has access to transportation to Temple/Philly. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

are scooters allowed on omnitrans buses?

So I need to ride my scooter to get to this bus stop on time, but I need to know if they even allow fold up scooters on public buses? Not a school bus, just a normal bus

You can find a room for under $500 in most places, even in Beverly Hills you can get a room for under $1,000. Figure the cost of commuting and the room will be close to free. Not to mention 15 hours a day on the bus that will more usable studying, eating, sleeping....

IMHO, any commute over 15 minutes (one way) is ridiculous.