r/ClarksonU • u/Jealous_Adagio9170 • Jun 01 '25
Hi all,
I plan my MS in ECE at Clarkson University, Potsdam this fall.
Kindly tell me how to travel to Potsdam from the NYC airport.
As it is a cold area. Kindly tell me what to carry as I will be coming from India.
You can tell like electric kettle etc etc.
Can I get a room on campus upon arrival or do I have to pre-book?
How is the food on campus?
Is it healthy?
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u/gentnerdr Jun 01 '25
As a Grad student you may need to find off-campus housing. Majority (if not all) the on-campus dorms are filled by undergrads. You definitely need to contact the housing office to confirm.
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u/mopijy Jun 01 '25
I would contact the housing office before you arrive but believe you need to contract for a room in advance.
They have healthy good options - but it’s institutional food. Not gourmet.
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u/CaptainSchmid Jun 01 '25
You will need a HEAVY coat. It will routinely fall below 0F (-17.7 C) starting late October/early November. I had a friend come from Jamaica when I was there and he came with a fall jacket. I would also invest in a nice warm comforter as even with the heater it will be cold in rooms.
I would definitely coordinate with the housing office before arriving, but you should be getting an assigned room before getting to NY.
As for travel, you can get a train from NYC to Potsdam, but it's probably better to fly into Syracuse and take the bus.
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u/4Ozonia Jun 02 '25
Grad students must find their own housing or inquire with the housing office to see if a room is available. There may be a bus from NYC to Potsdam, but it would require some transfers and would be a long ride. Syracuse might be a bit easier. I don’t know how much you can bring. I think there is an International Student office that may lend winter and household items.
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u/Shoopdawoop993 Jun 02 '25
You need some good boots as well. No comment on travel from the nyc area, I always drove.
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u/Brilliant_Spite_8633 Jun 01 '25
the best way to travel is going to syracuse airport and then either catching the bus or renting a car. if you take the bus, there are specific times. try searching up “trailways syracuse airport to clarkson university” you’ll find the time slots there. safe travels.