9A: Testing the Hypothesis Part 2

Interviews

Megan H.

• Do you think parking is an issue on your campus?
• Yes, I do think parking is an issue on my campus and many other campuses.
• Do you ever find yourself struggling to find parking on campus?
• I do not find myself struggling to find parking because I have a decal that allows me to park almost anywhere I want on campus. I got my decal with the number of credits I have and being lucky I guess.
• Do you think that most people on campus share this issue?
• I think that if I did not have my decal I would definitely find this a huge issue, so yes I think this is a common issue.

Isabel R.

• Do you think parking is an issue on your campus?
• For some people, it is an issue.
• Do you ever find yourself struggling to find parking on campus?
• No, I am all online so I do not need to go onto campus like other students do. I only need to park on campus when I have a meeting or need to go to a specific building for a short time.
• Do you think that most people on campus share this issue?
• I have heard from many other people that this is a big issue for them and how it should be fixed.

Kirstyn M.

• Do you think parking is an issue on your campus?
• I do think it is an issue for a lot of students.
• Do you ever find yourself struggling to find parking on campus?
• I almost never find parking an issue on campus because I drive a small scooter to my classes which I can fit in most small spots and usually these spots are open.
• Do you think that most people on campus share this issue?
• Yes, I think if I was to drive a car I would find this a big issue.

Francesca F.

• Do you think parking is an issue on your campus?
• Yes, especially on a campus where classes are not walking distance from main apartment complexes.
• Do you ever find yourself struggling to find parking on campus?
• No, I chose to live in an apartment that is very close to campus to avoid having to bring my car to school.
• Do you think that most people on campus share this issue?
• Yes, I purposely chose an apartment complex so I did not have to deal with this issue on a daily basis and it was the best decision ever. 

Kyle P.

• Do you think parking is an issue on your campus?
• No, my campus has a lot of parking lots and parking garages.
• Do you ever find yourself struggling to find parking on campus?
• I do not because my school did a good job of making sure students had a lot of spaces and places to park. Our campus is also very spread out and there are so many places to park between each building.
• Do you think that most people on campus share this issue?
• I do not think most people do but I can see how some people get frustrated with parking.

Inside the Boundary

Who is in: Students who struggle with finding parking on campus.

What the need is: To find a solution to better parking situations.

Why the need exists: To decrease the stress and frustration of parking on campus.

Outside the Boundary

Who is not: Those who do not need to park on campus.

What the need is not: Ignoring the fact that the majority of people struggle with parking.

Alternative Explanations: People overlook this issue daily and do not consider stress.

Summary:

Overall, I have concluded that even though not everyone needs to park on campus, the opportunity still exists. I have also discovered that it depends on how each campus is designed to determine if this is a major issue or not. People mainly do not find this an issue when they do not drive or when their campus is within walking distance.