It’s finally time to pack up your things and leave home. This can be an exciting time. But it can also bring with it stress and anxiety about how the process will go.
For example, you might be wondering what you need to bring to get set up in your dorm room or apartment, or, more importantly, how are you going to transport your belongings?
Here are a few helpful moving tips for college students!
1. Understand You’ll Have Less Space
Chances are if you lived in your parent’s house before college, you had countless options for places to store your belongings. For example, you could put the things that didn’t fit in your room in the garage, storage room, or many other areas of your home.
In college, you might not have the luxury of endless storage space, especially if you plan on living in a dorm room.
That’s why it’s important to prioritize your belongings and only bring the things you really need.
2. Pack Some Things to Remind You of Home
If you have lived at home your entire life, it can be difficult to move away to college, especially if you are going to school in a city far from your hometown. Consider packing a few items that remind you of your family or your hometown to keep you from getting homesick!
3. Get Your Services Sorted (Internet, TV, Etc…)
If you’re a teenager just heading off to college, it’s probably at the top of your priority list to make sure you have a solid internet connection at your new living space. If you’re moving to a dorm, this won’t be a problem, as they’ll likely already have the internet set up.
However, if you’re renting an apartment, make sure you make arrangements with the network ahead of time so you can have access to the internet when you arrive.
The same holds true for cable TV.
4. Move Your Possessions as Early As Possible
College students are notorious for leaving things to the last minute. Whether this is the paper you forgot about or this month’s rent payment, there are often other things on your mind.
However, it’s a good idea to move your possessions to your new place as soon as possible in order to avoid the last-minute move-in rush!
5. Meet Your Roommates
In college, most people end up spending the majority of their time with the people they live with – roommates. That’s why it’s a good idea to meet the people you are sharing a dorm or apartment with at the first possible moment.
Many lifelong friends have been made by simply being randomly placed together in the same living space.
6. Decorate Your Room
Last, but certainly not least, take some time to decorate your room. This is your chance to give your living space a little personality and make it truly feel like home – after all, this will be your home for the next few terms!
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