may be going to crowder august 22

There's really no need to bring your car to Joplin. Let Greyhound do the work on Conway's dime and save the gas money for more important things.

Neither Joplin nor Neosho have major public transportation systems. Joplin has a small system that consists of little buses... but it won't be of much use to you. Conway will shuttle you to and from the terminal to the hotel and shopping as needed.

While in Joplin at the terminal you'll stay a night or two at the Joplin Holiday Inn. It's the nicest hotel in Joplin and features an indoor pool, restaurant, and bar (though I doubt they want you visiting it). Several nice "upscale" restaurants and a Sam's Club are within walking distance. Tons of fast food places are located just a bit further to the west and north.

While you're at the Crowder school in Neosho you'll stay at the Booneslick Lodge. VERY NICE newer motel within walking distance of Walmart and several fast food restaurants.

Don't let the area where Joplin's Greyhound terminal is located fool you. That area of Joplin is a dump... but the areas you'll be in while you're here are very nice and safe.

 

I didn't realize you'll be here 5 weeks. Yeah... you'll probably want to drive your car to school. Chances are they'll have you staying in Neosho all that time. Definitely a nice town, but it's not very big and you'll want to get "away" on the weekends and have at least a little fun to break the tension up. Joplin has a mall and most of the "mainstream" stores. Springfield (Prime's "home")... about 70 miles due east of Joplin and Neosho... has "everything" and is a fun town to drive around and visit. I usually get over there about every other weekend and "pick" the flea markets.

 

Glad to hear that it is all working out for you. If everything continues as it is for me, I will be there on the 26th of Sept. Man I cannot wait; I am really looking forward to a career change. With any luck I may even see you there. Keep us up to date and continued good luck to you!

 

Does everyone have to go to Joplin for Orientation?? I thought that I have read that some folks have gone to somewhere in Ohio for Orientation???

 

All recent student grads have to go to Joplin. Bootcamp is 5 days, Starts on a Monday and most people will be fully employed by the following Tuesday, then hit the road with a finisher for 7500 miles finally to be turned loose as a solo driver.