<p>I just got something in the mail today about care packages and the student advantage card. Is it worth getting this card?</p>
<p>Sorry, I don’t know about the card you are talking about, but I have received mail about $200 sheet sets and computer back up plans and a combo fridge/freezer/microwave for rent for $200 bucks a year.</p>
<p>anybody try any of that stuff? Thanks</p>
<p>Avoid all of these things, you can find them all cheaper elsewhere. </p>
<p>As far as the student advantage card, it is basically worthless. There are no local discounts. The only potential use is for Amtrak, but the same discount applies to AAA members.</p>
<p>Amtrak also has a student discount.</p>
<p>DD has benefited from the Amtrak Student Advantage card (coming home to NY, plus visiting friends in DC and Philly). The Newark Amtrak station is a bit of a challenge, but we are dealing. Wilmington is workable too (esp if you can get a ride there).</p>
<p>Regarding the mailings re: sending packages to students (food for studying, etc.), I think it is way more cost-effective and obviously more customized if you do put it together and send it yourself.</p>
<p>This is off-topic, but if any of you are from the NY area, definitely check out Catch a Ride for easy transportation for breaks - sometimes, you just dontfeel like driving the NJ Turnpike there and back! Here’s the website: [Home</a> - Catch-A-Ride](<a href=“http://www.freewebs.com/catcharide/]Home”>CollegeCoachBus)</p>
<p>I second LINYMom’s recommendation of catch-a-ride. It’s been a great blessing to us several times.</p>