Shipping belongings to Marist?

ckollar
Fri, 08 May 2015 14:19:56 +0000

Hi! I’m a current Marist student from Chicago and I’ve shipped items before and taken the train from Chicago to school. As a freshman, my family drove out to Poughkeepsie to move me in. Every other time, I have taken the train or flown out here. When moving in, I ordered items from Bed Bath & Beyond - such as bedding and a fan - and picked them up at the Poughkeepsie location. I’ve also shipped items to Marist that wouldn’t fit in suitcases, but it gets a little pricey sometimes.
When taking the train, I use 2 large rolling suitcases and a back pack - the train staff doesn’t weigh items and they aren’t that stirct with luggage, so use that to your advantage! Pack your suitaces as full as full as possible. The Poughkeepsie train station is about a mile away and there are always taxi driers waiting at the station. Estimate about $5 for the ride.
During the summers I store my stuff at a family member’s house and many other students use storage units - there are many locations to use that are very close by. Hope this helps!