You're sitting in the lavish, spacious bedroom of your parents' home— complete with private bath and walk-in closet. You have a garage full of sports equipment, bikes, and plenty of storage space throughout. Suddenly you realize your new dorm is about the same size as said closet (and you have to share it with a roommate)!
There will be no storage space. There will barely be enough room to sleep and study. What are you going to do without your 52" flat screen, the linen closet full of stuffed animals, and the Bowflex? Welcome to college, baby! It's called "roughing it." Below is a list of essentials. (You probably won't have room for much else.)
Momentos— Bring a few pictures of your family. You will miss them.
So you haven't quite transitioned into the "real world" where life is supposed to get harder? Living under university policy is no cake walk either, is it? At any given moment your roommate can change. You can get kicked out by a "maintenance order". Maybe you suddenly realize you absolutely hate living with your best friend from high school, and another campus moving day is going to collide with midterms! At virtually every stopping point in the school year, you risk being re-assigned to a completely different campus high-rise for countless unexplainable reasons.
Dear college student— as you know quite well— you are already living in the "real world." So what can you do to ease the brunt of these major inconveniences? Below we have compiled a list of helpful hints that can make cam... Read More
Whether you're just planning your college debut or finally donning your cap and gown, moving to (or from) college is a major event. Since finding reliable college movers can be a difficult process, we've compiled some important details to look for when choosing a reputable moving company.
Finding college movers: tips and tricks
A knowledgeable and friendly staff goes a long way. When choosing reliable college movers, the first thing to look for is a knowledgeable and friendly sales representative. Make sure they listen carefully and address your questions and concerns. Skilled moving companies should be able to answer any questions you have and provide you with an e-mail address and contact telephone number in case of emergencies.
Packing for College? U-Pack can help! Packing for college can be a difficult task— after all, there are lots of things to consider! Most students struggle with going from a decent-sized room of their own to having to share a really small room with a roommate. Of course, that means you won't have space to bring everything. Try following these seven easy steps to make packing for college a little easier.
Things to remember when packing for college:
Check your school's guide to packing - Most schools will send out a ’dorm essentials' list. Be sure to use this as a guide, but don't feel like you have to follow it exactly. For example, it may say to pack a swimsuit. However, if you never swim, then don't waste space on the bathing suit! Find little ways to tailor the packing list to fit your n... Read More
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'... 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 c... 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 colle... 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.
