<p>I second the BofA idea although I am not always thrilled with some of their practices. The branch is close by and right near a lot of the downtown shopping.</p>
<p>It’s important to have an account, especially if you are on work-study, as the school direct deposits your pay.</p>
<p>For those who haven’t opened an account before coming to Smith, BofA and other banks will have reps on hand during orientation to help you open one. But if you have a branch nearby home, you can take care of that in advance. Good luck.</p>