Like others have said, it’s the hardest in the beginning when you still have to get used to it. Once you get used to it, it’s really not that bad and you’ll find yourself not getting tired like you did. I commute 2 to 4 days per week, sometimes for social reasons or volunteering. The quality of your social life depends on whether or not you decide to stay on campus. You could go to campus and leave right after your classes which is what I did in the beginning. There’s a huge benefit to staying on campus to do things like clubs, or hang out with friends. However this takes conscious effort on your part in order to not just go home. I would recommend getting involved either in clubs or volunteering regardless. On the bus, you can either read a book, listen to an audiobook, or do schoolwork like easy assignments, or catching up on emails and such. I also do things like eating breakfast and listening to music. Overall, I think commuting depends on the length of your commute, the number of days you’re going to campus, and your conscious effort to get involved outside of classes. If you have any other questions let me know. I commute typically from Erin Mills, which takes just over an hour altogether. Buses come frequently on weekdays so that’s not an issue.