If you are an incoming freshman that is nervous about starting this brand-new chapter in your life, you have actually come to the right place. If you are anything like me you started thinking about packaging weeks (if not months) back, but you still do not feel prepared. Take a second to examine my packaging list to help save you some time and energy before carrying on to these college packing pointers. Actually packing for college is much more demanding than choosing what to take.
I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years. Two of those journeys were cross-country moves. Needless to say, I have actually ended up being a packaging and moving professional. Today I am going to share a few ideas and techniques that I have gotten along the way to make moving for college as pain-free as possible. These college packing ideas are perfect for the university student that is moving far away, but they will help everyone!
College Packing Tips
Packing for college is not a simple accomplishment. In reality, I was sooo stressed out and packed and repacked multiple times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even use half of what I brought. Hopefully these college packing tips conserve you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This might appear obvious, however making a list is a fantastic place to begin. Lucky for you, I have actually done the hard work for you. Head over to my college packaging list and get the printable version to recommendation. When you know precisely what you need to get and what you currently have, the process will be a lot much easier! I also found it simpler to make a list of specific clothing I was going to take to avoid overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so gain from my mistakes).
Cram In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I guess this one really depends on how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Considering that this is about a 2,000 mile trip, we flew. Packing in duffle bags is a terrific option due to the fact that they condense way easier and use up much less space. Nevertheless, you can load more in luggage 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 cram in at least one duffle bag or suitcase so you have it for any journeys you take during the academic year (going house or spring break).
Organize Your Bags/Boxes By Classification
Attempt to keep your bags as arranged as possible. This will help you on Move-In Day when you start unpacking. Start by laying whatever out in your room. Make stacks of clothes, bed linen, decoration, ect. As soon as you have your stacks sorted 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 clothing than bed linen or design. An idea is to fit your clothes around the other things you have actually loaded. If you are taking photo 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 entirely packed. Because I loaded and repacked several times to get everything to fit, I misplaced what bag included 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 home in time for the weather modifications. I needed to bring my Summer/Fall clothing in addition to some Winter clothes. Because jackets and sweaters use up a great deal of space, get some of these ziplock vacuum bags to load at the bottom of your suitcases. I likewise utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Don't Use It, Don't 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 practices pass away hard. If you use lounge clothing bulk of the time, you probably still will. You might dress good for the very first couple of 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
When you have ended up packaging, you are ready to make the relocation. The relocation has probably been planned for a while at this point and chances 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 simply truly think they are the very best airline company out there and offer some of the very best service. Southwest enables each person to check in TWO bags for FREE! They are also constantly having sales to significant 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 require for school is terrific for lots of reasons. Firstly, it conserves you from needing to pack them. You never ever recognize just how much space your bedding takes up until you are down an entire suitcase. It likewise saves you A LOT of time! After having taken a trip to school and dealing with the madness that is relocation in day, you're not going to wish to wander around busy stores checking out selected over products. If you order all of the important things you need you can quickly run to the store and pick them up. It's ensured to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college items that are produced 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 perfect for much smaller sized schools, however it's worth a try! I did this with ALL of my bed linen and some extra things and it was there waiting on me on relocation in day that made moving SOOOOO much easier!
Things to purchase online: bedding, toiletries (hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash cans, full body mirror, school supplies, and any other big scale items.
Take An Overnight Bag
After a long day of moving the last thing you will wish to do is search the mess for the requirements. 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 handle an over night trip. If you are staying at a hotel the day prior to you could keep the travel toiletries simply in case you require them.
I would enjoy to hear a few of your finest college packing suggestions 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 understand in the remarks below!
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