Buy winter clothing when you get here. About a month after the fall semester starts, Walmart will have a bunch of winter clothes. So will Target and other stores so you’ll have options. It’s so much easier to buy things in store when you get here.

I am an undergrad near WPI and I love having a car. To my knowledge, transportation on the bus is free but idk how many bus stops are around or if there’s one close to WPI. Having a car would make things a little easier but it’s not a necessity, especially since you aren’t from the US.