If you are an inbound freshman that is nervous about beginning this brand-new chapter in your life, you have actually pertained to the right location. If you are anything like me you started considering packaging weeks (if not months) ago, however you still don't feel ready. Take a second to examine my packing list to conserve you some time and energy prior to proceeding to these college packaging tips. Really packing for college is a lot more demanding than deciding what to take.
I have actually moved 3 times in the last 2 years. Two of those journeys were cross-country relocations. Needless to state, I have actually ended up being a packaging and moving pro. Today I am going to share a few pointers and tricks that I have actually picked up along the way to make moving for college as painless as possible. These college packaging suggestions are perfect for the university student that is moving long distance, but they will assist everybody!
College Packaging Tips
Packaging for college is not an easy feat. In reality, I was sooo stressed and packed and repacked multiple times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even wear half of what I brought. Hopefully these college packing pointers conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This may appear apparent, but making a list is a terrific place to start. Fortunate for you, I've done the hard work for you. Head over to my college packing list and get the version to reference. As soon as you know precisely what you require to get and what you currently have, the procedure will be a lot much easier! I likewise found it much easier to make a list of specific clothes I was going to take to avoid overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so gain from my mistakes).
Pack In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I think this one actually depends upon how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Given that this is about a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packaging in duffle bags is an excellent option because they condense way easier and take up much less area. However, you can pack more in travel suitcases and not have to worry about how heavy the bags get. It's absolutely an individual choice what path you decide to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I advise you cram in a minimum of one duffle bag or suitcase so you have it for any journeys you take throughout the school year (going house or spring break).
Arrange Your Bags/Boxes By Classification
Attempt to keep your bags as arranged as possible. This will help you on Move-In Day when you begin unloading. Start by laying everything out in your space. Make stacks of clothes, bed linen, decor, ect. When you have your piles sorted you can begin fitting everything into your bags or boxes. In all sincerity, this will be the most uphill struggle. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothes than bedding or decoration. A tip is to fit your clothes around the other things you have actually packed. If you are taking picture frames, cover a sweatshirt around it to keep it from breaking (do this with anything breakable).
Something I wish I would have done is compose a list of everything that was in each bag and slide it on the top once it was completely loaded. Given that I loaded and repacked several times to get everything to fit, I lost track of what bag included what, which made unloading a MAJOR headache.
Usage Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Because I was moving up until now, I knew I would not be going house in time for the weather modifications. I had to bring my Summer/Fall clothes as well as some Winter clothes. Because jackets and sweatshirts use up a lot of space, get some of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your luggage. I likewise utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Don't Use It, Don't Take It
In some cases we get these ideas in our head that we are going to reinvent ourselves in college. It is a new chapter of our lives after all right? Well let me tell ya, old routines die hard. If you use lounge clothes bulk of the time, you most likely still will. You might dress great for the very first couple of 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 "might" use when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
When you have actually finished packing, you are prepared to make the move. The move has most likely been prepared for a while at this point and chances are you have everything set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I extremely advise flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I simply genuinely believe they are the very best airline company out there and supply a few of the very best service. Southwest permits everyone to check in 2 bags free of charge! They are likewise always having sales to significant cities as well.
Buy Things Online
This is the best of my college packing ideas and a moving hack. Purchasing all of the bigger products you need for school is great for lots of reasons. To start with, it conserves you from needing to pack them. You never ever realize how much space your bed linen takes up until you are down a whole suitcase. It likewise saves you A LOT of time! After having taken a trip to school and handling the madness that is relocation in day, you're not going to wish to wander around busy stores browsing selected over items. If you buy all of the important things you need you can easily go to the store and choose them up. It's guaranteed to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college goods that are produced 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 delivered there. This is ideal for much smaller schools, but it deserves a shot! I did this with ALL of my bed linen and some extra things and it was there awaiting me on move in day which made moving SOOOOO a lot easier!
Things to buy online: bed linen, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash bin, full body mirror, school products, and any other big 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 requirements. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a knapsack with a couple of attires, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would handle an over night journey. If you are remaining at a hotel the day prior to you could keep the travel toiletries simply in case you require them.
I would enjoy to hear some of your finest college packaging pointers and moving hacks! If you are an out of state trainee, what conserved your life? If you moved a shorter distance, what did you do in a different way? Let me understand in the remarks below!
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