The summer is almost over, you have already got your letter of acceptance and it is about time to move to your new college and campus life. No doubt that this could turn out to be one of the most exciting experiences of your life with an endless possibilities ahead, awaiting to be explored. Certainly you don’t want to spoil this moment and get involved in the hassles of moving your personal belongings to your campus or off-campus housing. Now, as most probably you are venturing out to living on your own for the very first time, is the best moment to get organized.
Make A Moving To College Checklist
This is the simplest and most effective tool for not skipping any important step of your move, not surprisingly even the NASA engineers are using this tool to send astronauts to the moon. How big the checklist will be depends on whether you decide on moving into a dorm or in an off-campus apartment. Both have their pros and cons. Perhaps you will have much more fun living in a dorm but finding your own apartment will give you more privacy and freedom.
Moving to campus residence halls
If you have decided to live in a campus dorm, first thing to know is that college residences halls have developed strict policies and rules which all students must follow. Learn them and comply with them. Most of the college housings provide basic furniture such as beds, desks, wardrobe, etc. Moving to campus residence halls involves finding out in advance what is already provided and then planning what to take with you. If you want to take some home appliances like microwave oven, a toaster or anything else first ask whether it is allowed. Some colleges wouldn’t let you bring in candles (or anything else you would burn), electric bed warmers, fireworks, grills, pets. You will be eager to take all your favorite belongings but a good advice to follow is “Do not overpack”. Take only the basic things with you, live for a few weeks in the new place and make a list of what you really need. After that you can ship the things in your list back from home or make a quick shopping run, whichever you’ll consider cheaper or easier.
Moving to a private apartment
This is the step you’ll make if you want to enjoy more privacy and independence. Anyway, it is always more convenient if you find an apartment which is closely located near the college. You can ask for assistance the Office of Residential Life in your college in finding suitable apartment. Off-campus apartment listings can also be found on colleges’ websites. Finding a place to live on your own gives you the opportunity of choosing among many options, like the size of the residence, type and level of furnishing, having or no roommates, plus, you may even redesign your living space.
Moving to college must-have things
The checklist can be completed with some personal belongings which are best to be kept at hand when moving to college. After the long trip you’ll be exhausted and definitely wouldn’t like to unpack your entire luggage or go to the shop and buy things. The list of these things includes personal care items, school supplies, medications, credit cards, personal documents and cash.
Transition To College
Pack your items by yourself – this will save you a lot on the final movers’ bill.
Once you have decided on what to take it is time to arrange the very process of packing and moving to college. Pack your belongings yourself, whenever possible. It is always cheaper to buy packing materials, such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap instead of hiring professional packers. You can even find some of it for free – look for empty boxes in your garage, use old newspapers as cushioning, be creative. Movesr can also do the packing for you, but they will charge you extra to do this. You know best which items are most valuable to you so pack them with extra care, do not save on cushioning and fixing materials. It is wise to put detailed labeling on your boxes; this will make the unpacking quick and easy. Research and book your moving company as early as possible. Have in mind that August and September are busy and most movers are already scheduled. When researching for moving company do not forget to ask if they provide discounts for students. Best thing to do is find movers’ web sites, fill free moving quotes, get estimates and compare. Move-in day – if you are moving to the college dorms mind that there is pre-determined moving day for new students. Most likely you’ll be assigned a specific time for unloading your items so you and your mover should stick to this schedule.
Our Final Moving To College Advice!
Now that your moving to college is completed and you are already settled in, get involved with your new exciting life. Explore your college and find opportunities in and outside of classes. Join clubs and sport teams, it is a great way of getting to know students with diverse interests from different departments. You’ll adjust more easily and make lots of friends. As a whole, college is fun and many new opportunities will be waiting for you. Make it count!
