Hi, my name is selkiefin!

hi there, I am about to start university (next week!) and I haven’t worked out how I will get around campus. I can’t walk that far when I’m fatigued.
Of course I’d be aloud to have an official mobility aid (e scooter / electric wheelchair) but right now I don’t have access to the funding to get a mobility aid like that and it simply would not fit in my tiny car. Alongside that I have a preference to use something more discreet.
so I am wondering if anyone has any experience of a university campus making an exception to the use of an e scooter on campus as it’s private land? (On highways they aren’t even legal so it’s certainly complex)
The ones I’m looking at have a seat. I would think about getting a mechanic to cap it so it can’t exceed 4mph which would help with health and safety I imagine.
any tips greatly appreciated ! I’ve only left a week to sort this 😅
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Hi @selkiefin firstly, congratulations on your new University adventure! I am also a last minute person so completely get it! 😅 What are you studying if you don't mind me asking?
I don't have experience with scooters on campus myself, but we do have a few members who have great knowledge on different types of scooters so hopefully they'll be able to offer their advice.
I did notice you'd mentioned you were wondering if the University might allow an e scooter. Have you reached out to them to ask about this? They might have some knowledge specifically to your campus that might be helpful 😊
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