If you are an inbound freshman that fidgets about beginning this brand-new chapter in your life, you have come to the right place. If you are anything like me you began considering packing weeks (if not months) earlier, however you still do not feel ready. Take a 2nd to examine my packaging list to help save you some time and energy before moving on to these college packaging tips. Really loading for college is a lot more stressful than choosing what to take.
I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years. 2 of those trips were cross-country moves. Needless to say, I have become a packaging and moving pro. Today I am going to share a few tips and techniques that I have actually gotten along the method to make moving for college as painless as possible. These college packaging suggestions are ideal for the college student that is moving far away, but they will assist everybody!
College Packaging Tips
Packaging for college is not an easy accomplishment. In truth, I was sooo stressed and packed and repacked numerous 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 might appear apparent, however making a list is an excellent place to start. Fortunate for you, I have actually done the effort for you. Head over to my college packing list and get the printable variation to recommendation. As soon as you understand exactly what you require to get and what you already have, the process will be a lot much easier! I likewise discovered it easier to make a list of specific clothing I was going to take to avoid overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so learn from my mistakes).
Pack 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 a terrific choice since they condense way much easier and use up much less space. However, you can load more in travel suitcases and not need to stress over how heavy the bags get. It's totally an individual preference what route you decide to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I advise you pack in a minimum of one duffle bag or travel suitcase so you have it for any journeys you take during the school year (going house or spring break).
Arrange Your Bags/Boxes By Category
Attempt to keep your bags as organized as possible. This will help you on Move-In Day when you begin unpacking. Start by laying whatever out in your room. Make stacks of clothing, bedding, decoration, 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 difficult task. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothing than bed linen or design. A suggestion is to fit your clothing 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 wish I would have done is write a list of whatever that remained in each bag and slide it on the top once it was completely loaded. Given that I packed and repacked several times to get everything to fit, I misplaced what bag contained what, which made unpacking a MAJOR headache.
Use Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Given that I was moving up until now, I understood I wouldn't be going house in time for the weather modifications. I needed to bring my Summer/Fall clothing as well as some Winter season clothing. Since jackets and sweatshirts use up a lot of area, get some of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your travel suitcases. I likewise utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Do not Use 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 new chapter of our lives after all right? Well let me tell ya, old routines die hard. If you use lounge clothes bulk of the time, you probably still will. You may dress good for the very first couple of weeks of classes but that will end quickly and you will resort back to your old ways. We all do Attempt to restrict yourself on the items you "may" usage when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
Once you have completed packaging, you are ready to make the move. The relocation has most likely been prepared for a while at this point and chances are you have actually everything set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I extremely advise flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I just truly think they are the very best airline out there and offer a few of the best service. Southwest enables everyone to check in TWO bags for FREE! They are likewise always having sales to major cities as well.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packing suggestions and a moving hack. Purchasing all of the bigger items you need for school is excellent for numerous reasons. Firstly, it conserves you from needing to pack them. You never ever realize just how much area your bed linen takes up until you are down a whole travel suitcase. It also saves you A BUNCH of time! After having actually taken a trip to school and dealing with the insanity that is relocation in day, you're not going to wish to wander around busy stores checking out chosen over items. If you purchase all of the important things you require you can easily go to the store and choose 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 could even take it a step even more and contact 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 a lot easier!
Things to purchase online: bedding, toiletries (hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash bin, full body mirror, school materials, and any other big scale items.
Take An Overnight Bag
After a long day of moving the last thing you will want to do is browse the mess for the requirements. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a knapsack with one or two outfits, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would handle an over night trip. If you are remaining at a hotel the day before you might keep the travel toiletries simply in case you need them.
I would like to hear some 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 much shorter distance, what did you do differently? Let me know in the remarks below!
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