Susan Miller at University of Michigan football game with three students wearing school merchandise.
Susan Miller enjoys living in New York and teaching in Michigan.
  • Susan Miller, a professor, supercommutes weekly from New York to Michigan.
  • Although the school doesn't cover her commute, Miller enjoys the different atmosphere in Michigan.
  • Despite potential downsides, Miller encourages others to consider supercommuting if given the chance.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Susan Miller, a professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, living in New York. It has been edited for length and clarity.