College Moving Tips

As we approach that time of year when students start to move back to university, it is important to avoid as much stress as possible. Whether you’re moving to school for the first time or returning for another year, there are many things you can do to make the moving process easier for you and your family that you may not have thought of. Being prepared not only mentally, but physically as well will drastically change how the first few days of your semester play out. Here are some tips to make moving to college easier and less stressful!
 
Furnishing - It is common for university owned housing to come furnished. Lately, large rental companies that capitalize on college areas also tend to be furnished, but this is not always the case. The very first thing you should do when preparing to move is find out what appliances and furniture your new accommodation has. This also includes talking to your future roommates to find out what they may be planning on bringing. All this will allow you to avoid having duplicates of anything, saving space and allowing for other furniture you may want.
 
Mind your space - Now that it is time to start packing your belongings, keep in mind how much space you will truly have. Typically, you will have much less space than you had at home, so packing up all of your belongings and taking them with you is not a viable option. This is especially true if you are moving into a dorm. You not only want to pack the essentials but bring some belongings that bring you comfort as well. The easiest way to do all of this would be to sort all of your belongings into take and do not take piles. It will allow you to visualize how much you have in one space without cluttering everything too much.
 
Assess state of accommodation - This is very important. Before you even start to unpack anything, you want to take a look around your new dorm, apartment, or house and document any existing damage. This will save you many headaches down the road if the owner ever tries to come after you for money over damage that was not caused by you.
 
Involve family and friends - Moving is stressful enough and having to do it all on your own will increase that stress dramatically. Bringing at least one family member or friend will make the process less stressful as well as less straining on the body as they can help you lift any heavy objects.
 
Protect fragile belongings - Naturally, things may get jumbled around as you move boxes. If you do not protect fragile belongings, they could easily break but this can also be easily avoided. Packing things tight helps because then there is less room for the belongings to be jostled around. When it comes to ceramic kitchenware, wrapping it in newspapers or bubble wrap will help avoid breakage as well.
 
Decorate Last - Your main goal on move in day should be getting all of your belongings into your new home and getting them unpacked and organized. You want to make sure you have your room setup in the right order before you start to do any decorating, especially if you have someone there who is helping you.
 
Typically, when moving into a dorm most of your belongings should fit in one or two cars and can be done on your own. Once you move into a house or apartment, that story changes. You may need to rent a truck and will probably have much heavier items like couches, beds, and tables. Fortunately, there are companies that can help with exactly these issues.

Get in contact with your local moving companies to see how they can help you make the smoothest moving experience possible.