If you are an inbound freshman that is nervous about starting this brand-new chapter in your life, you have actually pertained to the ideal location. If you are anything like me you started thinking of packaging weeks (if not months) earlier, however you still do not feel prepared. Take a second to examine my packing list to conserve you some time and energy prior to moving on to these college packing suggestions. Really loading for college is a lot more demanding than choosing what to take.
I have actually moved 3 times in the last 2 years. 2 of those journeys were cross-country moves. Needless to say, I have ended up being a packing and moving pro. Today I am going to share a couple of tips and techniques that I have gotten along the method to make moving for college as painless as possible. These college packing pointers are perfect for the college student that is moving cross country, but they will assist everyone!
College Packing Tips
Packing for college is not a simple task. In fact, I was sooo stressed out and jam-packed and repacked numerous times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even use half of what I brought. Hopefully these college packing ideas conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This might appear obvious, however making a list is an excellent location to start. Fortunate for you, I have actually done the effort for you. Head over to my college packaging list and get the version to referral. When you know precisely what you require to get and what you currently have, the procedure will be a lot simpler! I likewise discovered it easier to make a list of specific clothes I was going to require to prevent 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. Considering that this has to do with a 2,000 mile journey, we flew. Packaging in duffle bags is a fantastic choice since they condense way easier and take up much less area. However, 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 decide to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I recommend you pack in a minimum of one duffle bag or travel suitcase so you have it for any trips you take throughout the academic year (going house or spring break).
Arrange Your Bags/Boxes By Classification
Try to keep your bags as organized as possible. This will assist you on Move-In Day when you begin unpacking. Start by laying everything out in your room. Make stacks of clothing, bedding, decor, ect. When you have your piles sorted you can start fitting whatever into your bags or boxes. In all honesty, this will be the most uphill struggle. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothing than bedding or decor. 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 compose a list of whatever that remained in each bag and slide it on the top once it was entirely packed. Given that I loaded and repacked several times to get everything to fit, I lost track of what bag contained 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 wouldn't be going home in time for the weather condition modifications. I needed to bring my Summer/Fall clothes along with some Winter clothes. Because jackets and sweaters take up a lot of area, get a few of these ziplock vacuum bags to pack at the bottom of your luggage. I likewise utilized 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 reinvent 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 clothing majority of the time, you probably still will. You may dress great for the first couple of weeks of classes but that will end quickly and you will resort back to your old ways. All of us do Try to limit yourself on the products you "may" usage when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
As soon as you have completed packaging, you are prepared to make the relocation. The relocation has probably been prepared for a while at this point and odds are you have whatever set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I extremely recommend flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I simply really think they are the very best airline company out there and offer a few of the very best service. Southwest enables everyone to check in 2 bags totally free! They are likewise always having sales to significant cities as well.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packing ideas and a moving hack. Purchasing all of the larger products you require for school is terrific for lots of reasons. First off, it saves you from needing to load them. You never realize just how much space your bed linen takes up until you are down an entire luggage. It likewise conserves you A BUNCH of time! After having traveled to school and dealing with the madness that is relocation in day, you're not going to wish to wander around busy stores looking through selected over items. If you buy all of the important things you require you can quickly run to the store and select them up. It's ensured to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college products that are produced choice up in your college town! You could even take it an action even more and call your school's mail room and see if you can have things delivered there. This is ideal for much smaller sized schools, however it deserves a shot! I did this with ALL of my bed linen and some extra things and it was there waiting on me on move in day that made moving SOOOOO much easier!
Things to purchase online: bedding, toiletries (hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), wastebasket, full body mirror, school supplies, and any other large scale products.
Take An Over Night Bag
After a long day of moving the last thing you will wish 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 handle an over night trip. If you are staying at a hotel the day before you might keep the travel toiletries simply in case you need them.
I would like to hear a few of your finest college packaging suggestions and moving hacks! If you are an out of state trainee, what saved your life? If you moved a much shorter range, what did you do in a different way? Let me understand in the remarks below!
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