If you are an incoming freshman that is nervous about starting this brand-new chapter in your life, you have come to the ideal place. If you are anything like me you began considering packing weeks (if not months) ago, but you still do not feel ready. Take a 2nd to look over my packing list to conserve you a long time and energy before carrying on to these college packing ideas. Actually 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 journeys were cross-country relocations. Needless to state, I have actually ended up being a packing and moving pro. Today I am going to share a couple of tips and techniques that I have picked up along the way to make moving for college as painless as possible. These college packaging pointers are ideal for the college student that is moving cross country, however they will assist everybody!
College Packaging Tips
Packing for college is not a simple accomplishment. In fact, I was sooo stressed out and packed and repacked several times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even use half of what I brought. Ideally these college packing suggestions conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This may appear apparent, however making a list is a terrific location to start. Fortunate for you, I've done the hard work for you. Head over to my college packaging list and get the version to reference. As soon as you know precisely what you need to get and what you already have, the process will be a lot much easier! I likewise found it much easier to make a list of particular clothes I was going to take to prevent overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so gain from my errors).
Pack In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I think this one really depends on 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 trip, we flew. Packaging in duffle bags is a fantastic choice due to the fact that they condense way easier and take up much less area. However, you can load more in suitcases and not need to worry about how heavy the bags get. It's totally an individual choice what path you decide to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I suggest you pack in a minimum of one duffle bag or luggage so you have it for any journeys you take throughout 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 assist you on Move-In Day when you begin unloading. Start by laying everything out in your room. Make stacks of clothes, bedding, decoration, 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 difficult task. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothing than bedding or decor. A tip is to fit your clothing around the other things you have actually 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 everything that was in each bag and slide it on top once it was totally packed. Given that I packed and repacked several times to get whatever 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. Given that I was moving up until now, I understood I would not be going home in time for the weather condition changes. I needed to bring my Summer/Fall clothing in addition to some Winter clothing. Since coats and sweaters take up a great deal of area, get some of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your travel suitcases. I also 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 transform ourselves in college. It is a new chapter of our lives after all right? Well let me inform ya, old routines pass away hard. If you wear lounge clothes majority of the time, you probably still will. You may dress nice for the first few weeks of classes however that will end rapidly and you will resort back to your old ways. We all do Try to limit yourself on the items you "may" use when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
Once you have actually ended up packing, you are ready to make the relocation. The relocation has actually most likely been prepared for a while at this point and odds are you have everything set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I extremely advise flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I just truly believe they are the very best airline out there and offer some of the very best service. Southwest enables everyone to check in 2 bags totally free! They are likewise constantly having sales to significant cities also.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packaging pointers and a moving hack. Purchasing all of the larger products you require for school is fantastic for lots of factors. First off, it saves you from needing to load them. You never ever understand how much space your bed linen takes up until you are down a whole suitcase. It likewise conserves you A LOT of time! After having actually taken a trip to school and handling the insanity that is move in day, you're not going to want to wander around busy shops checking out selected over products. If you buy all of the important things you need you can quickly go to the store and choose them up. It's guaranteed to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college items that are made for choice up in your college town! You might even take it an action even more and contact your school's mail space and see if you can have things provided there. This is ideal for much smaller sized schools, however it deserves a try! I did this with ALL of my bedding and some extra stuff and it existed waiting on me on move in day which made moving SOOOOO much easier!
Things to purchase online: bedding, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash cans, complete body mirror, school products, and any other large scale items.
Take An Overnight 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 one or two 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 could keep the travel toiletries just in case you require them.
I would like to hear some of your best college packing ideas and moving hacks! If you are an out of state trainee, what conserved your life? If you moved a much shorter distance, what did you do in a different way? Let me know in the remarks below!
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