If you are an inbound freshman that fidgets about beginning this new chapter in your life, you have actually come to the right place. If you are anything like me you started considering packing weeks (if not months) back, but you still do not feel ready. Take a 2nd to look over my packaging list to help save you a long time and energy before proceeding to these college packaging tips. In fact loading for college is a lot more stressful than deciding what to take.
I have actually moved 3 times in the last 2 years. Two of those trips were cross-country relocations. Needless to say, I have actually become a packing and moving professional. Today I am going to share a couple of suggestions and tricks that I have actually gotten along the way to make moving for college as pain-free as possible. These college packaging pointers are perfect for the college student that is moving long distance, but they will assist everybody!
College Packing Tips
Packaging for college is not a simple task. In fact, I was sooo stressed out and 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 pointers conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This might seem apparent, however making a list is a fantastic location to start. Lucky for you, I've done the hard work for you. Head over to my college packaging list and get the printable variation to reference. When you know precisely what you need to get and what you currently have, the process will be a lot simpler! I likewise discovered it easier to make a list of particular clothes I was going to take to avoid overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so gain from my errors).
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 has to do with a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packaging in duffle bags is an excellent option due to the fact that they condense way much easier and use up much less area. However, you can pack more in luggage and not need to worry about how heavy the bags get. It's totally a personal choice what path you choose to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I recommend 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 arranged as possible. This will assist you on Move-In Day when you start unpacking. Start by laying whatever out in your space. Make piles of clothes, bed linen, design, ect. When you have your stacks arranged you can start fitting whatever into your bags or boxes. In all sincerity, this will be the most uphill struggle. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothing than bedding or design. A pointer is to fit your clothing around the other things you have loaded. If you are taking picture frames, cover a sweatshirt around it to keep it from breaking (do this with anything breakable).
Something I want I would have done is write a list of whatever that was in each bag and slide it on top once it was completely loaded. Considering that I loaded and repacked several times to get everything to fit, I lost track of what bag included what, that made unloading a MAJOR headache.
Use Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Given that I was moving so far, I knew I would not be going home in time for the weather condition modifications. I needed to bring my Summer/Fall clothes as well as some Winter clothing. Since jackets and sweaters take up a great deal of space, get some of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your luggage. I also used these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Don't Use 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 new chapter of our lives after all right? Well let me tell ya, old practices die hard. If you wear lounge clothes bulk of the time, you probably still will. You may dress nice for the very first few weeks of classes but that will end quickly and you will resort back to your old ways. All of us do Attempt to limit yourself on the items you "might" usage when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
Once you have actually completed packaging, you are all set to make the move. The move has probably been planned for a while at this point and odds are you have actually whatever set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I extremely recommend flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I just truly think they are the best airline out there and supply a few of the very best service. Southwest allows each person to sign in 2 bags totally free! They are also always having sales to significant cities too.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packaging ideas and a moving hack. Buying all of the larger items you need for school is great for numerous reasons. First off, it conserves you from needing to load them. You never ever recognize just how much space your bedding uses up until you are down an entire travel suitcase. It likewise conserves you A BUNCH of time! After having actually taken a trip to school and handling the madness that is relocation in day, you're not going to wish to roam around busy shops browsing chosen over items. If you order all of the things you require you can quickly go to the shop and choose them up. It's ensured to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college goods that are made for pick up in your college town! You could even take it an action further and contact your school's mail space and see if you can have things delivered there. This is ideal for much smaller sized schools, however it's worth a shot! I did this with ALL of my bedding and some additional stuff and it was there waiting for me on relocation in day which made moving SOOOOO a lot easier!
Things to buy online: bedding, toiletries (hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash cans, complete body mirror, school materials, and any other big scale products.
Take An Overnight 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 a couple of attires, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would handle an overnight trip. If you are remaining at a hotel the day before you might keep the travel toiletries simply in case you require them.
I would enjoy to hear a few of your finest college packing ideas and moving hacks! If you are an out of state trainee, what saved your life? If you moved a shorter distance, what did you do differently? Let me understand in the comments below!
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