<p>We received the info. today in the mail for enrolling DD in the Student Advantage Card program. It sounds like a good thing, but will a few experienced parents please offer their opinions? Thanks.</p>
<p>The Student Advantage card is very worthwhile if your child will be taking Amtrak. Tickets are discounted if they are purchased three or more days in advance.</p>
<p>any other advantages? any other thoughts?</p>
<p>Iâm wondering the same thing, guitars101. Or D wonât be taking Amtrak.</p>
<p>The Student Advantage site shows all of the discounts that are available with the card:</p>
<p>[Student</a> Advantage Discount Card](<a href=âhttp://www.studentadvantage.com/content/?id=762]Studentâ>http://www.studentadvantage.com/content/?id=762)</p>
<p>I am thinking about not renting a car for move-in. Weâve been in Boston and we learned that having a car was not much helpful than using T-line. We are trying to make a reservation at a hotel near T-line. I advised D to not take too much stuff because she will come back for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Do you think it is doable?</p>
<p>Some older student mentioned that the Student advantage card is not worthwhile.</p>
<p>Northwestern - It is definately doable, we moved our D in last year from Atlanta. Between the three of us we had 9 bags, including 6 suitcases by the T. It wasnât easy especially as it was so dang hot that day but we did it without any permanent damage! I recommend the Inn-At-Harvard for a really close hotel. A little pricey but it will be a very tiring day, so a hotel that is just a few feet away from the yard is a blessing. I wish you luck and just hope it doesnât rainâŠ</p>
<p>We move in with the T as well (also from Georgia, Counting). What Iâd recommend doing is staying at the Harvard Club in Boston (say youâre a parent of a student; the rate is <$200 a night). The Club is three or four miles up Massachusetts Ave. from the campus, and there is a T bus stop less than 100 yards from the front door. The fare is $2 and the bus lets you out right at the gates to the Old Yard.</p>
<p>Student Advantage: Personally, I donât see much of a use for it other than Amtrak.</p>
<p>Hope I didnât miss this topic - my apologies if it has been discussed. Which cell phone carriers offer the best reception at Harvard? Or if it varies by area - which offer the best reception in Harvard Yard, Science Center, etc. Thanks for any advice.</p>
<p>reflectivemom, DD has Cingular and her phone works well everywhere on campus , including the yard (she lived in one of the dorms that was on the yard).</p>
<p>I havenât had any problem with t-mobil. I know I used it in the yard and at Radcliffe Yard, not sure where else.</p>
<p>My daughter has used Verizon everywhere ⊠absolutely no problems.</p>
<p>Does anyone have experience with Sprint?</p>
<p>Sprint user here. D reported no problems with Sprint service at Harvard or surrounding areas.</p>
<p>Does anyone know when and how the Freshmen Register is delivered?</p>
<p>Thank you, Counting 12001 and Gadad. Thank you for letting me know the hotel names close by from T-line. It is really helpful to know. This way I can avoid a long car line on the move-in day. Thanks again.</p>
<p>Anyone have any experience with the Harvard Square Hotel? Itâs less expensive than the Inn at Harvard but apparently run by the same owners.</p>
<p>Anyone know how students are selected for the Freshmen Seminars they apply for (and/or assuming more applicants than spots for given course)?Content of application? random? studentâs background? advisorâs decision? does application contain ths kind of informationâor is there a student profile database for profs to look at and select students?</p>