If you are an incoming freshman that is nervous about starting this brand-new chapter in your life, you have actually pertained to the best location. If you are anything like me you started thinking about packing weeks (if not months) earlier, however you still don't feel prepared. Take a 2nd to examine my packaging list to conserve you a long time and energy prior to proceeding to these college packaging ideas. Actually loading for college is much more stressful than choosing what to take.
I have actually moved 3 times in the last 2 years. 2 of those journeys were cross-country relocations. Needless to state, I have ended up being a packaging and moving professional. Today I am going to share a couple of tips and tricks that I have actually gotten along the method to make moving for college as painless as possible. These college packing ideas are perfect for the university student that is moving far away, however they will assist everyone!
College Packaging Tips
Packing for college is not an easy feat. In reality, I was sooo stressed and jam-packed and repacked numerous times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even use half of what I brought. Ideally these college packaging ideas conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This may seem apparent, but making a list is a great place to start. Lucky for you, I have actually done the hard work for you. Head over to my college packing list and get the version to reference. Once you understand exactly what you need to get and what you currently have, the process will be a lot simpler! I likewise found it much easier to make a list of particular clothes I was going to require to avoid overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so gain from my mistakes).
Pack In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I guess this one truly depends on how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Since this has to do with a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packing in duffle bags is a terrific choice since they condense way much easier and use up much less area. However, you can load more in luggage and not have to worry about how heavy the bags get. It's totally an individual choice what path you choose to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I recommend you cram in a minimum of one duffle bag or travel suitcase so you have it for any trips you take during the school year (going home or spring break).
Organize Your Bags/Boxes By Classification
Try to keep your bags as organized as possible. This will help you on Move-In Day when you begin unloading. Start by laying whatever out in your space. Make piles of clothing, bed linen, decoration, ect. As soon as you have your stacks sorted you can begin fitting whatever into your bags or boxes. In all honesty, this will be the most difficult task. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothes than bedding or decor. An idea is to fit your clothing around the other things you have actually loaded. If you are taking image 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 everything that was in each bag and slide it on the top once it was totally packed. Because I packed and repacked multiple times to get everything to fit, I misplaced what bag included what, that made unloading a MAJOR headache.
Use Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Considering that 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 clothing as well as some Winter clothes. Considering that jackets and sweaters take up a great deal of space, get a few of these ziplock vacuum bags to pack at the bottom of your travel suitcases. I likewise utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Don't Utilize It, Do Not Take It
Often we get these concepts 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 inform ya, old practices pass away hard. If you wear lounge clothing bulk of the time, you most likely still will. You might dress good for the first few weeks of classes however that will end quickly and you will resort back to your old ways. We all do Attempt to restrict yourself on the products you "may" use when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
Once you have actually ended up packaging, you are all set to make the relocation. The relocation has actually probably been planned for a while at this point and odds are you have actually everything set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I highly suggest flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I just truly think they are the very best airline company out there and provide some of the best service. Southwest enables everyone to check in 2 bags free of charge! They are likewise constantly having sales to significant cities also.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packing suggestions and a moving hack. Purchasing all of the larger items you require for school is fantastic for lots of reasons. First of all, it conserves you from having to load them. You never ever realize how much space your bedding uses up till you are down a whole travel suitcase. It likewise conserves you A LOT of time! After having traveled to school and handling the insanity that is move in day, you're not going to wish to roam around hectic stores browsing selected over products. If you order all of the important things you need you can easily go to the shop and select them up. It's ensured to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college items that are made for pick up in your college town! You might even take it an action further and contact your school's mail space and see if you can have things provided there. This is perfect for much smaller schools, however it's worth a try! I did this with ALL of my bed linen and some extra things and it existed awaiting me on move in day that made moving SOOOOO a lot easier!
Things to buy online: bed linen, toiletries (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 want to do is search the mess for the needs. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a knapsack with a couple of clothing, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would take on an overnight journey. 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 like to hear a few of your finest college packing pointers and moving hacks! If you are an out of state student, what conserved your life? If you moved a much shorter range, what did you do in a different way? Let me know in the comments below!
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