Moving to College? Is it time to make that transition from living with the “parentals” to finally getting to experience life on your own? If so, it’s time to get organized! Moving to college is huge, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Make it fun!
1. Call the Housing Office. Before you go any further, make sure you actually have a place to live. This is also a great time to ask when your move-in date will be, learn the dimensions of your new room, and find out who your roommate will be. 2. Get to know your roommate. If you went potluck and don’t know your future roommate, add them as a friend on Facebook or send them an email. Now is a great time to learn more about the person you’ll be livi... Read More
A simple guide to making a student move Moving to college is a big milestone—and without a plan, it has the potential to be a big headache! Any student moving to a new campus can probably tell you there are lots of details to remember when coordinating a student move. Here are a few of the basics:
Student moving-first things first Most colleges and universities have specific dates set aside for moving in, most of which coincide with orientation or ‘Welcome Weekend’. Who wants to scramble around figuring out how to move when you could be exploring your new surroundings and making new friends? Contact the residence administration office early to make sure you know their move-in schedule. It’s important to reserve a moving container so ... Read More
Before moving to college, make a site map for your college life. You know, like website site maps that break down where everything is. College life basically breaks down like this: reading, researching, eating, drinking, washing (yourself and your clothes), entertaining (yourself and your friends), and sleeping.
Think about each topic and the stuff you’ll need to make your college life productive and enjoyable.
Reading: You’ll be doing that a lot with books that cost a lot of money, but that’s a topic for another time. You’ll need reading lamps and someplace to read, besides in bed.
Research: There’s always the library, but if you want to research from your apartment, you’ll need a computer and an Internet connection. That means you’re going to need a desk or at l... Read More
Student moving is a lot different than regular moving. After college, you will find yourself on many occasions saying things like, “Hey, man, will you help me move?” Your friends will say, “Sure, bro.” Then you’ll all share beer and pizza. And if you’re unfortunate enough to own a pickup, then you’ll be involved in helping virtually all of your friends move at one time or another. But all that happens after college (especially the beer drinking, right? After all, you’re not legal age yet.)
Moving to college doesn’t work that way at all. You’re on your own. Why? Because every one else is moving to college too. They have no time, much less the inclination, to help you or anybody else move, even if they have a pickup.
Fortunately, you don’t have that much stuff when you’re moving to college. It’s not that yo... Read More
First you have to find a place to stay, unless you’re staying in the dorm, in which case the college will assign you a place to stay. Here’s my advice: find a place as close as possible to where you’ll be attending classes.
Walking or biking distance is best. If you’re in an urban area with public transportation, check out the routes and make them a part of the decision-making process. For example, is there a bus stop near by and what time of day do the buses run?
It’s not just that parking spots are extremely rare on college campuses; it’s the fact that most of the spots you’ll find open are reserved for Not You.
