Shopping Around Campus

Shopping Useful Stuff Around Campus

There are several shopping possibilities around Campus where you can get groceries and stuff for your room.

Here is a list of 3 major shops within 20 minutes walk distance:

1. EZPWAN - 102 E. Oltorf St.
   EZPAWN is a thrift shop, where you can get different items. You can get used bikes, fridges, microwaves, computers and more. If you want to save money, this is your place. 
2. H-E-B - 2400 S Congress Ave
   H-E-B is a grocery store.
   Here you can buy fruits, vegetables, bread, toast and everything else what you would need to cook, even a pan.
3. Walmart - 710 E Ben White Blvd
   At Walmart you can literally get everything. If you do not want to ride to different stores to get everything you need,
   Walmart is the place. Here you get groceries, electronic devices (fridges, TV, etc.), clothes, bedding, bikes and even more. 

 

In addition to that, pay attention to this little note, if you are in need of an US SIM card.

There are many possibilities to purchase a US SIM card through the internet, but since I have no experience in that, I cannot recommend a service or provide a link.

But there are many opportunities on and off campus to get a SIM card. 

During the "Orientation Week", so the first week on campus, T-Mobile is going to come to campus on Tuesday. On this day, you will be able to purchase a prepaid card at Moody Hall. 

T-Mobile is offering different options. There is a prepaid plan for 30$, which only includes mobile data.
The other plan is a 45$ dollar prepaid plan with unlimited calls, messages and 3GB mobile data.

In case you do not want to wait, there are two shops in 20 minutes walking distance to get a SIM card before Tuesday:

1. T-Mobile - 500 E Ben White Blvd Ste 300
2. SPRINT - 2407 S Congress Ave 

Shopping for clothes and restaurants will come in upcoming posts.