Walking from school at night with deer and no street lamps?

[KatFUTUREnurse]

One of my classes is from 4:30pm to 7:20pm. I live in a very woodsy town with a lot of deers roaming around, plus there's barely any lit places at night (not enough street lights) so it can get dark to the point you can't see.

My home is just 2.5miles (50 min by walking and 5 min by car) from my college and I will probably have to walk home every Wensday unless the teacher let us out early since it's a 3 hour class. The last bus is always at 7:22, so that gives me about 2 min to try to make the bus, but if not I have to walk home. I should've just did the dorms.

But I'm planning on asking my teacher to let me out at 7:18pm instead 7:20pm but there's no guarantee. I can't rely on a cab because sometimes they just don't show up at all and then won't inform you that their not coming.

My brother tells me I could do it because he has been hitchhiking and backpacking across Europe by himself, but I'm still nervous about the whole situation.

Does anyone have any words of encouragement for me or how to best deal with the situation? I'm hoping that I don't have to drop the class because I need it on my application by the time I apply to the nursing program, but it looks like I have no other option.

[Nurse Leigh]

Umm, flashlight, rape whistle, and pepper spray. And I live in the country and deer are way less dangerous than people with bad intentions. (Unless you hit the deer with a car. Then all bets are off)

[angrykitten]

Umm, flashlight, rape whistle, and pepper spray. And I live in the country and deer are way less dangerous than people with bad intentions. (Unless you hit the deer with a car. Then all bets are off)

Same. I wouldn't hitchhike, but I think you'll be fine walking, though I'm sure that makes for a long day. I would also ask around. I'm sure some of your classmates live off-campus, too, and wouldn't mind giving you a ride home for a little bit of gas money. I know I wouldn't have minded and I did actually used to drive a girl home from an old job every time we worked together. Good luck!

[MunoRN, RN]

Are you under the impression that deer are aggressive predators of humans?

By "deer", we're both referring to this, right?

[Nurse Leigh]

Are you under the impression that deer are aggressive predators of humans?

By "deer", we're both referring to this, right?

Bahaha....

[KatFUTUREnurse]

Are you under the impression that deer are aggressive predators of humans?

By "deer", we're both referring to this, right?

No, I have nothing against deers. I'm just terrified of wild animals (any wild animal) plus it will be dark and probably hard to spot them.

I used to live downtown Chicago before I moved to the suburbs, so I am not used to seeing so many deers at once.

[Emergent, RN]

Them deers, they be troublesome, grass eating, troublesome pests. They be varmints of the highest order. Dagnabbit!

[blondy2061h, MSN, RN]

Are you under the impression that deer are aggressive predators of humans?

By "deer", we're both referring to this, right?

One deer may not be a problem, but many deers can certainly be aggressive!

In reality, OP- you're making a problem where there is none. In my experience, most three hour classes end a touch early so you'll likely be able to make the buss. The walk of a bike ride home would be safe most likely with a flashlight, whistle, cell phone, and pepper spray. And if you only live two miles away I'm sure you can find a classmate that would drive you home for gas money.

[Anna Flaxis, BSN, RN]

The plural of "deer" is "deer", unless you are referring to different species of deers.

In general, deer are not aggressive and avoid humans. When it comes to personal safety, deer would be extremely low on my list of potential threats.

Walking is good exercise. I'd suggest a flashlight and some good walking shoes.

[Nurse Leigh]

Meanwhile has anyone seen this video?

[Emergent, RN]

The plural of "deer" is "deer", unless you are referring to different species of deers.

In general, deer are not aggressive and avoid humans. When it comes to personal safety, deer would be extremely low on my list of potential threats.

Walking is good exercise. I'd suggest a flashlight and some good walking shoes.

And a gun, don't forget your concealed pistol, dear.

[Emergent, RN]

Meanwhile has anyone seen this video?

Uh, others also have Facebook, my friend.