If you are an incoming freshman that is nervous about beginning this brand-new chapter in your life, you have actually come to the best place. If you are anything like me you started thinking about packing weeks (if not months) ago, but you still do not feel ready. Take a second to examine my packaging list to conserve you some time and energy prior to carrying on to these college packaging suggestions. Really packing for college is a lot more demanding than deciding what to take.
I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years. Two of those journeys were cross-country relocations. Needless to state, I have become a packaging and moving professional. Today I am going to share a few suggestions and techniques that I have actually gotten along the way to make moving for college as pain-free as possible. These college packing suggestions are perfect for the university student that is moving long distance, but they will assist everybody!
College Packaging Tips
Packaging for college is not an easy task. In reality, I was sooo stressed and packed and repacked numerous times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even wear half of what I brought. Ideally these college packing tips save you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This might seem apparent, however making a list is a fantastic location to begin. Fortunate for you, I have actually done the effort for you. Head over to my college packing list and get the printable version to reference. Once you understand precisely what you need to get and what you already have, the procedure will be a lot easier! I also found it simpler to make a list of particular clothing I was going to require to avoid overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so learn from my errors).
Cram In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I think this one actually depends on how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Given that this is about a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packaging in duffle bags is a great choice because they condense way simpler and take up much less area. However, you can load more in suitcases and not have to stress over how heavy the bags get. It's completely an individual choice what path you decide to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I suggest you pack in at least one duffle bag or suitcase so you have it for any journeys you take throughout the academic year (going home 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 start unloading. Start by laying whatever out in your room. Make piles of clothing, bedding, decoration, ect. Once you have your stacks arranged you can begin fitting everything 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. A pointer is to fit your clothing around the other things you have loaded. If you are taking picture frames, wrap a sweatshirt around it to keep it from breaking (do this with anything breakable).
Something I wish I would have done is compose a list of whatever that remained in each bag and slide it on the top once it was completely packed. Considering that I packed and repacked numerous times to get whatever to fit, I lost track of what bag included what, which made unloading a MAJOR headache.
Use Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Since I was moving up until now, I understood I would not be going home in time for the weather condition modifications. I needed to bring my Summer/Fall clothes along with some Winter clothing. Considering that jackets and sweatshirts take up a lot of space, get a few 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 Don't Use It, Don't Take It
In some cases 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 clothes bulk of the time, you probably still will. You might dress good for the first couple of weeks of classes however that will end rapidly and you will resort back to your old ways. We all do Attempt to limit yourself on the items you "may" use when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
Once you have completed packaging, you are all set to make the relocation. The move 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 suggest flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I simply truly think they are the best airline out there and offer a few of the best service. Southwest permits each person to sign in TWO bags free of charge! They are likewise constantly having sales to significant cities too.
Buy Things Online
This is the best of my college packing pointers and a moving hack. Ordering all of the larger items you require for school is fantastic for many factors. Firstly, it conserves you from having to pack them. You never realize just how much space your bedding takes up until you are down an entire suitcase. It likewise conserves you A LOT of time! After having taken a trip to school and handling the insanity that is relocation in day, you're not going to wish to roam around busy stores browsing chosen over items. If you order all of the important things you need you can quickly run to the shop and select them up. It's ensured to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college goods that are produced pick up in your college town! You could even take it an action further and call your school's mail room and see if you can have things provided there. This is perfect for much smaller sized schools, but it's worth a shot! I did this with ALL of my bed linen and some extra stuff and it was there waiting on 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 bin, complete body mirror, school products, 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 needs. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a backpack 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 prior to you could keep the travel toiletries just in case you need them.
I would love to hear some of your finest college packing suggestions and moving hacks! If you are an out of state student, what saved your life? If you moved a shorter distance, what did you do in a different way? Let me understand in the remarks listed below!
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