The Graduate Student's New Car
by GWYNETH DALTON
Graduation was over and while many of my friends were journeying out into the corporate world, I began preparing for graduate school. Having changed my major a couple times during my 5-year college career, I finally realized my true passion �C architecture. So, after finishing a rigorous architecture program as an undergrad, I decided it was time to move to a place where I could really spread my wings and get inspired. That��s why I was so ecstatic to be accepted into the graduate program of architecture at the University at Buffalo, the state university in Buffalo New York.
The day had come to fly into Western New York and get settled into what would be my home for the next couple years. But, I guess I was so caught up in scheduling classes, meeting with professors, and moving into my apartment that I neglected to think about transportation! Though my apartment building wasn��t far from Crosby Hall (where most of my classes and project drafting would take place), I still wanted to explore New York in all of it��s architectural beauty without having to rely on a taxi.
That��s when I decided it was time for a car. After all, now was as good a time as any! If I��m going to be meeting clients once my career takes off, I��ll want a sophisticated-looking car that��s still reliable and safe.
So I headed over to the nearest Western New York Chevy dealership and took a few test drives. Though there were many Chevrolet cars and SUV��s I loved driving, the one that really blew me away was the Chevy Malibu Hybrid. As a true lover of architecture, I was initially drawn to the Malibu��s unique design but it was the smooth ride and gorgeous interior that really sold me. And not only that, but I was talking to the Buffalo Chevrolet dealers about how much better Hybrids are for the environment due to the fact that they don��t contribute to the greenhouse effect and have amazing gas mileage.
Before I knew it I was signing the papers for my brand new Hybrid and I have to admit I haven��t been that excited since I got my acceptance letter for architecture school! Now that I have my dream car, I��m finding myself cruising all around New York in search of inspiration and even a little adventure. I love the Malibu��s two way advanced remote start so I can hop into a nice, warm car to head home after a long night drafting a project. And thanks to the gas mileage I��m able to visit every corner of the state without spending every penny I have on gas.
Good thing, because as it turns out the skyscrapers in New York City are the perfect inspiration and since I��m able to easily visit the city whenever I want, my future is looking brighter than I ever thought possible!
About the author: Gwyneth C. Dalton is a graduate student in the architecture program at the University at Buffalo. When she��s not creating a work of art, Gwyneth creates online articles about architectural design, environmental issues and living in New York. For more information about the Chevy Malibu Hybrid visit checkoutchevy.com..
