If you are an incoming freshman that fidgets about starting this brand-new chapter in your life, you have actually concerned the best location. If you are anything like me you began thinking of packaging weeks (if not months) earlier, however you still do not feel ready. Take a second to look over my packaging list to assist in saving you a long time and energy prior to moving on to these college packaging pointers. In fact packing for college is even more stressful than deciding what to take.
I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years. Two of those trips were cross-country relocations. Needless to say, I have ended up being a packaging and moving professional. Today I am going to share a few suggestions and techniques that I have picked up along the way to make moving for college as pain-free as possible. These college packing ideas are perfect for the university student that is moving cross country, however they will assist everyone!
College Packaging Tips
Packaging for college is not a simple feat. In reality, I was sooo stressed out and packed and repacked numerous times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even wear half of what I brought. Ideally these college packaging tips save you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This might seem obvious, however making a list is a fantastic location to begin. Fortunate for you, I've done the hard work for you. Head over to my college packaging list and get the version to recommendation. When you know exactly what you require to get and what you already have, the procedure will be a lot easier! I also discovered it easier to make a list of particular clothes I was going to take to prevent overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so learn from my mistakes).
Cram In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I think this one truly depends upon how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Because this has to do with a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packing in duffle bags is a fantastic choice since they condense way easier and take up much less area. Nevertheless, you can load more in suitcases and not have to worry about how heavy the bags get. It's totally a personal preference what route you choose to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I suggest you pack in at least one duffle bag or travel suitcase so you have it for any journeys you take throughout the school year (going house or spring break).
Organize Your Bags/Boxes By Classification
Try to keep your bags as arranged as possible. This will help you on Move-In Day when you begin unloading. Start by laying whatever out in your room. Make piles of clothes, bedding, decor, ect. As soon as you have your stacks sorted you can start fitting everything into your bags or boxes. In all honesty, this will be the most difficult task. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothes than bed linen or decoration. A pointer is to fit your clothes around the other things you have actually loaded. If you are taking image frames, cover a sweatshirt around it to keep it from breaking (do this with anything breakable).
Something I want I would have done is compose a list of whatever that was in each bag and slide it on top once it was entirely loaded. Since I packed and repacked numerous times to get whatever to fit, I misplaced what bag included what, which made unloading a MAJOR headache.
Usage Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Since I was moving up until now, I understood I wouldn't be going home in time for the weather condition changes. I had to bring my Summer/Fall clothing as well as some Winter clothes. Given that jackets and sweaters use up a great deal of space, get a few of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your travel suitcases. I likewise utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Don't Use It, Do Not Take It
Often we get these ideas in our head that we are going to transform ourselves in college. It is a new chapter of our lives after all right? Well let me tell ya, old practices die hard. If you use lounge clothing bulk of the time, you most likely still will. You might dress great for the first few weeks of classes however that will end rapidly and you will resort back to your old ways. We all do Attempt to restrict yourself on the products you "may" usage when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
As soon as you have actually completed packaging, you are all set to make the relocation. The move has actually probably been planned for a while at this point and odds are you have actually everything set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I highly recommend flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I simply genuinely believe they are the very best airline out there and supply a few of the best service. Southwest permits everyone to check in 2 bags totally free! They are also always having sales to significant cities also.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packaging suggestions and a moving hack. Buying all of the larger products you need for school is great for lots of factors. Firstly, it saves you from needing to load them. You never understand how much area your bedding takes up till you are down a whole travel suitcase. It also conserves you A LOT of time! After having taken a trip to school and dealing with the insanity that is move in day, you're not going to want to wander around hectic stores checking out chosen over products. If you purchase all of the important things you require you can quickly go to the shop and select them up. It's ensured to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college products that are made for choice up in your college town! You could even take it a step further and call your school's mail room and see if you can have things provided there. This is perfect for much smaller sized schools, however it's worth a try! I did this with ALL of my bed linen and some additional stuff and it existed waiting on me on move in day which made moving SOOOOO much easier!
Things to purchase online: bed linen, toiletries (hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash bin, complete body mirror, school materials, and any other large scale products.
Take An Overnight Bag
After a long day of moving the last thing you will wish to do is browse the mess for the necessities. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a knapsack with one or two attires, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would handle an overnight trip. If you are staying at a hotel the day before you could keep the travel toiletries just in case you need them.
I would enjoy to hear some of your finest college packaging ideas and moving hacks! If you are an out of state student, what conserved your life? If you moved a much shorter range, what did you do in a different way? Let me know in the comments below!
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