I have a chainless and I like it (http://www.dynamicbicycles.com/buy/Bikes.php?prodid=53). I get to bring it into my office so I don't have to worry about it getting stolen on the street. If I had to street park it I would not ride around on something so nice.

For college, I agree with no1mad above. Get a cheap basic bike. Any nice bike is just going to get mangled or stolen.