If you are an inbound freshman that is nervous about beginning this new chapter in your life, you have actually pertained to the best location. If you are anything like me you began thinking of packing weeks (if not months) earlier, however you still don't feel ready. Take a second to examine my packing list to assist in saving you a long time and energy prior to proceeding to these college packaging pointers. Really loading for college is a lot more demanding than choosing what to take.
I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years. 2 of those journeys were cross-country relocations. Needless to state, I have actually become a packing and moving pro. Today I am going to share a couple of tips and techniques that I have picked up 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 long distance, but they will help everybody!
College Packing Tips
Packaging for college is not an easy accomplishment. In reality, I was sooo stressed out and jam-packed and repacked multiple times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even use half of what I brought. Hopefully these college packaging tips conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This may seem obvious, however making a list is a terrific place to begin. Fortunate for you, I have actually done the hard work for you. Head over to my college packaging list and get the printable variation to referral. As soon as you understand exactly what you require to get and what you currently have, the process will be a lot much easier! I also discovered 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).
Pack In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I guess this one actually depends on how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Given that this has to do with a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packaging in duffle bags is a fantastic option because they condense way much easier and take up much less area. Nevertheless, you can load more in suitcases and not need to stress over how heavy the bags get. It's absolutely an individual preference what route you choose to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I advise you pack in a minimum of one duffle bag or suitcase so you have it for any trips you take during the school year (going home or spring break).
Organize Your Bags/Boxes By Category
Attempt to keep your bags as organized as possible. This will assist you on Move-In Day when you begin unloading. Start by laying everything out in your space. Make stacks of clothes, bed linen, design, ect. Once you have your stacks arranged 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 design. A suggestion 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 want I would have done is compose a list of whatever that was in each bag and slide it on top once it was completely packed. Because I loaded 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. Considering that I was moving so far, I understood I wouldn't be going home in time for the weather condition modifications. I had to bring my Summer/Fall clothes along with some Winter season clothes. Since jackets and sweatshirts use up a lot of area, get some of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your luggage. I also utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Do not Utilize It, Do Not Take It
In some cases we get these ideas in our head that we are going to transform ourselves in college. It is a brand-new chapter of our lives after all right? Well let me tell ya, old practices die hard. If you wear lounge clothing bulk of the time, you most likely still will. You might dress nice for the very first couple of weeks of classes however that will end quickly and you will resort back to your old methods. All of us do Attempt to restrict yourself on the items you "might" usage when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
When you have actually ended up packaging, you are prepared to make the relocation. The move has actually probably been planned for a while at this moment 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 truly believe they are the very best airline company out there and supply a few of the very best service. Southwest permits each person to check in TWO bags free of charge! They are likewise always having sales to major cities too.
Buy Things Online
This is the best of my college packaging suggestions and a moving hack. Buying all of the bigger items you require for school is great for many reasons. First off, it saves you from needing to load them. You never ever recognize how much area your bedding uses up until you are down a whole travel suitcase. It likewise saves you A BUNCH of time! After having taken a trip to school and dealing with the madness that is relocation in day, you're not going to wish to roam around busy stores looking through picked over products. If you purchase all of the things you need you can easily run to the shop and pick them up. It's guaranteed 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 even more and contact your school's mail space and see if you can have things provided there. This is ideal for much smaller schools, however it's worth a try! I did this with ALL of my bedding and some additional things and it was there awaiting me on move in day that made moving SOOOOO much easier!
Things to purchase online: bedding, toiletries (hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash cans, complete body mirror, school products, and any other large scale products.
Take An Overnight Bag
After a long day of moving the last thing you will want to do is search the mess for the needs. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a knapsack with one or two clothing, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would take on an overnight trip. If you are staying at a hotel the day before you could keep the travel toiletries simply in case you need them.
I would love to hear a few of your best college packaging ideas and moving hacks! If you are an out of state trainee, what saved your life? If you moved a much shorter distance, what did you do in a different way? Let me know in the comments below!
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