I used to think it was quite unfair and could not help to blame my status for depriving of such privilege until I went to college. There I met other guys (fraternity brothers) who were citizens and could/did not drive because of the financial burden college costs set on them. They like myself depended on rides and public transportation for the duration of our college years (4 + years). After meeting these guys I really cared less about the driving situation as they did not make a big deal out of it, they just adjusted so I did too...it was not just an issue of having papers or not.

We 'The Passenger's Club' had two goals that helped our cause:

1. Room with someone that has a car. This will help with most day to day driving like rides to school, the grocery stores etc.
2. If you're going to engage in a relationship aim to talk to someone who has a car. Otherwise the relationship is doomed!...jk...I actually just met up with another friend of mine from college who is a citizen and never drove while in college. He had a relationship with a girl who did not have a car either. They used public transportation all the time...(I remember cuz I'd see them in the city bus going on dates)...it was beyond my mind at the time how they managed to make it work. Well I just saw them both a few weeks back and now they are engaged. Granted they drive now and can do without fear, they didn't let this simple hurdle put a break on the relationship back then. Seeing their relationship flourish the way it has proved me wrong on the thought that a car is essential for any relationship.