If you are an inbound freshman that fidgets about beginning this brand-new chapter in your life, you have actually pertained to the ideal location. If you are anything like me you began thinking about packaging weeks (if not months) earlier, however you still don't feel ready. Take a 2nd to examine my packing list to conserve you a long time and energy before carrying on to these college packaging tips. Actually packing for college is even more demanding than choosing what to take.
I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years. 2 of those journeys were cross-country moves. Needless to state, I have become a packing and moving pro. Today I am going to share a couple of suggestions and tricks that I have actually gotten along the method to make moving for college as painless as possible. These college packaging ideas are ideal for the college student that is moving far away, however they will help everyone!
College Packaging Tips
Packing for college is not an easy task. In fact, I was sooo stressed and jam-packed and repacked several times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even use half of what I brought. Hopefully these college packaging ideas conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This may appear apparent, however making a list is a fantastic location to begin. Lucky for you, I have actually done the effort for you. Head over to my college packing list and get the printable variation to reference. As soon as you understand exactly what you require to get and what you already have, the process will be a lot easier! I also found it simpler to make a list of particular clothes I was going to take to avoid overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so gain from my mistakes).
Cram In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I think this one really depends upon how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Because this is about a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packaging in duffle bags is a terrific choice since they condense way much easier and use up much less space. Nevertheless, you can load more in travel suitcases and not have to stress over how heavy the bags get. It's totally a personal choice what route you choose to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I recommend you pack in at least one duffle bag or luggage so you have it for any trips you take throughout the academic 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, bed linen, decoration, ect. Once you have your piles arranged you can start fitting whatever into your bags or boxes. In all honesty, this will be the most difficult task. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothing than bedding or decoration. A pointer is to fit your clothes around the other things you have packed. If you are taking photo frames, wrap a sweatshirt around it to keep it from breaking (do this with anything breakable).
Something I wish I would have done is write a list of everything that remained in each bag and slide it on the top once it was completely loaded. Given that I packed and repacked several times to get whatever to fit, I misplaced what bag included what, that made unpacking a MAJOR headache.
Usage Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Because I was moving so far, I understood I wouldn't be going home in time for the weather modifications. I needed to bring my Summer/Fall clothes along with some Winter clothes. Because coats and sweaters take up a great deal of area, get some of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your suitcases. I also utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Don't Utilize It, Do Not Take It
Often 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 pass away hard. If you wear lounge clothes majority of the time, you probably still will. You might dress great for the first couple of weeks of classes however that will end rapidly and you will resort back to your old ways. We all do Try to restrict yourself on the items you "may" usage when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
Once you have finished packaging, you are ready to make the relocation. The move has probably been prepared for a while at this moment and odds are you have actually everything set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I extremely advise flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I just truly think they are the very best airline out there and supply a few of the best service. Southwest allows everyone to check in 2 bags for FREE! They are also constantly having sales to major cities as well.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packaging suggestions and a moving hack. Buying all of the larger items you need for school is terrific for many reasons. First of all, it saves you from having to load them. You never understand just how much space your bedding uses up till you are down an entire travel suitcase. It likewise conserves you A LOT of time! After having actually taken a trip to school and dealing with the insanity that is relocation in day, you're not going to want to wander around busy stores checking out chosen over products. If you buy all of the important things you require you can easily go to the shop and select them up. It's guaranteed to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college products that are produced choice up in your college town! You might even take it an action even more and contact your school's mail room and see if you can have things delivered there. This is perfect for much smaller sized schools, but it deserves a try! I did this with ALL of my bedding and some extra things and it existed waiting for me on relocation in day that made moving SOOOOO a lot easier!
Things to purchase online: bed linen, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash cans, full body mirror, school supplies, and any other big scale items.
Take An Over Night Bag
After a long day of moving the last thing you will want to do is browse the mess for the necessities. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a backpack with one or two clothing, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would take on an over night trip. If you are staying at a hotel the day prior to you might keep the travel toiletries simply in case you need them.
I would enjoy to hear some of your finest college packing suggestions and moving hacks! If you are an out of state student, what saved your life? If you moved a shorter range, what did you do differently? Let me understand in the comments below!
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