Marshall's Wal-Mart and other stores in town offer a comprehensive choice of clothes and shoes for a good price. There is no public transportation in Marshall, Texas and most local students have an automoble. When you need transportation the Office of International Education will be happy to give you a ride. A bicycle may be a useful. Purchasing a car has many hidden cost such as insurance, repairs, regular maintance and more.
Local calls are free.
However, if you plan to call home, you may need to shop around for a good international calling plan. Getting a calling card may be a good alternative. Per minute rates differ greatly depending on the country you are calling. Calling Europe is usually cheaper, while calling to Asia, Africa, and the CIS countries is much more expensive. Since ETBU is wired to the Internet, you may want to make prior arrangements with your family and friends about staying in touch over the Internet.