Moving to college is an exciting and life-changing experience for young men and women. It marks a major milestone in their lives, as it serves as a rite-of-passage – children turning into young adults by leaving the nest and venturing out on their own into the world.
Kids nowadays are smarter and more aware of their surroundings than their counterparts of generations past. However, even though they might think they know it all and can handle it all, good guidance, planning a move, and supervision from their parents during this transition period can and will make everyone’s lives much easier, and more importantly, reduced unneeded stress.
Here are some moving tips we have compiled to assist the college student, and the conscientious parent of a college-student-to-be:
Plan ahead and purchase the right containers and packing materials in advance, so you are not scrambling at the last minute.
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Boxes – You can either purchase boxes of various sizes from a retail outlet, or if you are on a budget, you can approach local businesses that usually have surpluses and are more than happy to allow you to put them to good use
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Clear containers – Purchasing clear containers for storage makes it easier for students to organize and quickly find items in tightly confines storage spaces in dorm rooms.
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Bubble Wrap – This one is self-explanatory, protect your valuables.
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Packing tape – The last thing you want is an embarrassing scene with your items strewn across a floor due to a box that gives way.
SECURE A VEHICLE
Having the right vehicle secured for your move-in day will help immensely. If you can avoid bringing two or three care to the move, it will reduce your parking woes. Remember, you aren’t the only one moving into the building that day!
WHAT TO BRING?
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SPACE - Let the space of your dorm determine what to bring, not your emotions. You might want all your best outfits and backup outfits with you, but it just might not be practical.
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WHO IS BRINGING WHAT? – Talk to your roommate to see who is bringing the TV, the DVD/Blurray player, the stereo, and the fridge/microwave. In a tight space, the last thing you want is redundancy with large items.
LABEL IT
Have separate containers for your toiletries, computer items, grooming supplies, utensils, stationery, and documents so that you don’t spend your valuable time looking for things at the last minute.
These are just a few tips to help you get some momentum. As with most things, some things will come up that you might not have thought of, but the more prepared you are, the better off you will be. If you're in the market for a reliable moving company, be sure to keep Brookline Moving Company in mind. Good luck!