If you are an incoming freshman that is nervous about starting this new chapter in your life, you have come to the right place. If you are anything like me you started considering packaging weeks (if not months) earlier, however you still don't feel prepared. Take a 2nd to look over my packing list to help save you a long time and energy before moving on to these college packaging tips. Really packing for college is even more stressful than choosing what to take.
I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years. Two of those journeys were cross-country relocations. Needless to say, I have ended up being a packing and moving pro. Today I am going to share a couple of pointers and techniques that I have actually gotten along the way to make moving for college as pain-free as possible. These college packing tips are perfect for the college student that is moving long distance, however they will help everyone!
College Packing Tips
Packaging for college is not a simple accomplishment. In reality, I was sooo stressed and packed and repacked multiple times. On top of that, I overpacked and didn't even wear half of what I brought. Hopefully these college packaging pointers save you from having an experience like I did.
Make A List
This may seem apparent, however making a list is a great location to start. Fortunate for you, I have actually done the effort for you. Head over to my college packaging list and get the printable variation to reference. When you know precisely what you require to get and what you already have, the process will be a lot simpler! I also discovered it simpler to make a list of specific clothing I was going to require to prevent overpacking (tbh I still overpacked so gain from my errors).
Pack In Duffle Bags & Suitcases
I guess this one actually depends upon how far out-of-state you are going. I moved from California to Tennessee. Given that this is about a 2,000 mile journey, we flew. Packing in duffle bags is an excellent option due to the fact that they condense way much easier and use up much less space. However, you can pack more in luggage and not need to fret about how heavy the bags get. It's totally an individual preference what route you choose to go. Even if you aren't flying to school, I advise you pack in a minimum of one duffle bag or travel suitcase so you have it for any journeys you take throughout the school year (going house or spring break).
Arrange Your Bags/Boxes By Category
Attempt to keep your bags as arranged as possible. This will help you on Move-In Day when you start unloading. Start by laying everything out in your room. Make stacks of clothes, bed linen, decor, ect. When you have your stacks arranged you can start fitting whatever into your bags or boxes. In all sincerity, this will be the most difficult task. You will likely have WAYYYY more clothes than bed linen or decoration. A tip is to fit your clothes around the other things you have actually loaded. If you are taking picture frames, wrap a sweatshirt around it to keep it from breaking (do this with anything breakable).
Something I wish I would have done is compose a list of everything that remained in each bag and slide it on the top once it was completely packed. Since I loaded and repacked numerous times to get everything to fit, I lost track of what bag contained what, which made unpacking a MAJOR headache.
Use Vacuum Sealed Bags
YALL !!!! This was a life saver for me. Since I was moving so far, I understood I would not be going house in time for the weather condition changes. I had to bring my Summer/Fall clothing in addition to some Winter season clothes. Because coats and sweatshirts use up a great deal of space, get a few of these ziplock vacuum bags to pack at the bottom of your luggage. I likewise utilized these for pillows that I was taking with me.
If You Don't Utilize It, Do Not Take It
In some cases 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 habits die hard. If you use lounge clothes bulk of the time, you most likely still will. You might dress nice for the first couple of weeks of classes however that will end rapidly and you will resort back to your old ways. All of us do Try to limit yourself on the items you "may" usage when you get to college.
College Moving Hacks
When you have completed packing, you are ready to make the move. The relocation has actually most likely been prepared for a while at this moment and odds are you have everything set in stone.
If You Are Flying
I highly recommend flying with Southwest Airlines. This isn't sponsored by them I simply really believe they are the best airline company out there and provide some of the best service. Southwest enables everyone to sign in TWO bags free of charge! They are also always having sales to major cities also.
Buy Things Online
This is the very best of my college packing ideas and a moving hack. Buying all of the bigger products you require for school is excellent for numerous reasons. First off, it saves you from having to pack them. You never recognize just how much space your bedding uses up until you are down an entire suitcase. It also saves you A BUNCH of time! After having actually traveled to school and dealing with the insanity that is relocation in day, you're not going to want to stroll around hectic shops looking through picked over items. If you order all of the important things you require you can easily run to the store and pick them up. It's guaranteed to be there! PLUS Target is taking 15% off all orders for college products that are produced choice up in your college town! You might even take it a step further and contact your school's mail room and see if you can have things delivered there. This is ideal for much smaller sized schools, but it deserves a try! I did this with ALL of my bed linen and some extra stuff and it existed awaiting me on move in day that made moving SOOOOO much easier!
Things to buy online: bedding, toiletries (hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ect.), trash cans, full body mirror, school products, and any other large scale items.
Take An Overnight Bag
After a long day of moving the last thing you will wish to do is browse the mess for the necessities. If you are flying, this can be your carry-on. Take a knapsack with one or two attires, pjs, shower shoes, any medication you take, and anything else you would take on an over night journey. If you are staying at a hotel the day before you could keep the travel toiletries simply in case you require them.
I would love to hear some of your best college packaging suggestions and moving hacks! If you are an out of state student, what conserved your life? If you moved a shorter range, what did you do differently? Let me know in the remarks below!
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