Going to college and getting to live in a dorm is a great opportunity. You’re finally going to be out from under your parent’s rules, you’ll make lots of new friends, and you’ll be in the middle of all the exciting things that happen on campus.
But, before you can start dormitory life, you need to move into your dorm room, this can be a daunting process.
Before you even start packing for your move into your dorm, find out exactly what you can and can’t bring with you. Knowing the rules allows you to discard anything you would have brought, like our dog, that the campus won’t allow.
Next, find out how much space is available in your dorm room. As a rule, there isn’t much space which makes packing a challenge. Not only do you not have much room, but you’ll also have roommates. Knowing exactly how much floor space is available will help you further decide what you should and shouldn’t bring.
Don’t expect the room to have much storage. Pack your items into totes and boxes that can be stacked or tucked under your bed. Not only do the totes make loading your items into a moving truck easier, but they also double as cheap and easy storage.
Find out what your roommate is bringing. Check in with your roommate and learn what they’re packing. Considering how tight the space is, there’s no reason to have two coffee pots or a double set of cleaning products.
Start moving into your dorm room as early as possible. Considering how few personal possessions it may seem like you’re bringing with you, it’s still going to take a great deal of time and energy to get them moved from your home and into your new dorm room. The fact that an entire college campus worth of new students are trying to do the same thing makes things even more chaotic and confusing. You’ll be surprised by how long the entire moving-in process will take you.
Rather than trying to scramble and get things done in just a few hours, start the moving process as soon as the college grants you access to your dorm room. Getting there early not only means you won’t be rushed, but it also means you’ll be ahead of the major rush and be able to relax in your new dorm room while everyone else is frantically trying to move.
Need to move? It doesn’t matter if you’re moving into a dorm room or a brand new house, we’re ready to provide you with a stress-free moving experience. Simply contact us today for a free estimate!