@jhblue I think an Amazon Prime account will be perfect for your needs and they carry about anything you will require as a student. You will be able to get toiletries (shampoo, etc.), snacks, and school supplies that you can’t find or don’t want to get at the school store but my guess is that shouldn’t be to much money for an entire term or fall. The Amazon Pantry has everything you would need. Depending on your plans for athletics and/or other extra curriculars I can’t imagine you be able to trot into Boston more than a couple times. I feel like the students stay pretty busy with commitments on weekends but I leave that for current students to comment. I imagine giving my daughter about what skieurope spends. Of course, your situation is a bit different that you will be taking care of your medical and dental needs but I assume that you may have enrolled in the school-provided plan.