  University students' day-to-day lives largely depend on transportation.
Public transit alternatives are not widely available in the United States'
small-town, rural, and suburban collegiate environments (U.S.). This study
disseminated an online survey among international students studying at The
University of Alabama (UA) campus, a predominantly white institution in
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The objective of this research was to investigate and
analyze international student travel experiences in a city with a significant
college-affiliated population and highlight particular transportation issues in
the area. The survey results show that international students find it difficult
to travel within Tuscaloosa without a personal vehicle, as other modes of
transportation, including walking, biking, and using public transportation, are
not always convenient or reliable. The study findings may be of interest to
transportation experts, city planners, university administrators, and college
students who want to better understand travel-related challenges experienced by
international students.
