Longboarding

Thinking about picking up longboarding to help get from class to class.

Is there a certain style that I should get? Parts of campus is a bit hilly so I would want something good for that. What equipment will I need? I know I will want a set of gloves. Other than that though, is it just helmet and knee/elbow pads? I want something for distances were walking takes a while, but riding a bike would also be a pain due to having to lock it up. Might there be something better?

Other thoughts?