A Packing Guide for Moving To University or College

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A Packing Guide for Moving To University or
College
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• Believe it or not, some students find packing
  and moving one of the most difficult parts of
  going into first year at a university or college.
  In a lot of cases, its the first time you will
  be packing and moving and so you may not know
  what or how to pack. What you really need to take
  and what can be left at home will depend on where
  youre living, but below is a general guide to
  help get you thinking about and planning for your
  move to college or university.

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How to Pack

• Knowing what to bring is useless if you dont
  know how to pack your belongings in an efficient,
  organized manner. Since packing is a process, it
  should be done in steps
• First, start the packing process as early as
  possible, preferably a few weeks before you move
• Ask a friend or family members for help do you
  need to rent a moving van or truck?

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• If youre moving into a campus residence or a
  furnished apartment, ask for a list of whats
  provided, then create a list of the items you
  will still need to bring
• Plan to pack light many students make the
  mistake of bringing way more than they need
• Create a checklist of tasks to complete and mark
  off the tasks as you complete them
• Get packing supplies, e.g. boxes, packing tape,
  bubble wrap, etc.
• Sort and organize all the items you plan to take
  by room, if possible

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• Pack the non-essentials first, leaving the items
  you use daily until the end
• Make sure your boxes arent too heavy or packed
  too tightly
• Pack fragile items loosely in bubble wrap or
  paper, and pack electronics in anti-static
  material or their original packaging
• Label your boxes accordingly, e.g. bathroom
  supplies, etc.

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Bring Bathroom and Laundry Supplies

• No matter where you live, bathroom supplies are
  a must-have. Some of the most important items to
  bring with you, include towels, a bath mat,
  bathroom cleaner, toothbrushes, a hairdryer, bath
  robe and other basic hygiene products.
  Additionally, you should bring laundry items,
  including a collapsible laundry basket or bag,
  laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer
  sheets (if you use them).

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Dont Skimp on Kitchen Supplies

• The supplies you will need to bring for the
  kitchen will really depend on where youre living
  and whats provided, but in most cases, you will
  still need some basic items, such as dish towels
  and cloths, a few plates, bowls, glasses and
  cutlery to eat with or a couple of small pots and
  pans to cook with. A corkscrew, measuring cups,
  scissors or can-opener might also come in handy,
  as will Tupperware, Ziploc bags, kitchen foil and
  cling wrap for food storage. If you know who you
  will be living with, its a good idea to
  coordinate what you will need beforehand and
  divide the list.

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Bring Bedding and Bedroom Items

• Bringing items that will make your bedroom
  comfortable are key to ensuring you sleep well.
  Cozy bedding and other bedroom items like
  pictures and decor will help you feel at home,
  while an alarm clock, desk lamp and garbage can
  will be useful, as well. Dont forget to bring
  boxes or bins for under your bed, as not all
  student housing is equipped with adequate
  storage.

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Dont Forget Miscellaneous Objects

• While bedding, clothing and bathroom supplies
  are super important, there are some miscellaneous
  products that are just as important. First, you
  cant forget to bring a reliable computer, and
  extension cords and adapters may also be useful.
  For some, small tools, such as a screwdriver,
  pins for a corkboard, White tac putty, a
  flashlight and removable wall hooks should also
  be on the packing list.

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Only Bring Essential Clothing

• Clothing is a necessity, but with limited
  storage, you should only bring what you will
  really need. For most students, everyday clothing
  is pretty casual, but you may want to include a
  couple of outfits for nights out or interviews,
  as well. If you go to the gym, be sure to pack
  your workout clothes and shoes, a bathing suit
  and goggles, if you swim. You may be able to hold
  off on bringing things like winter jackets, boots
  and scarves until later, on a trip home at
  Thanksgiving, which will help free up some space
  in your closet.

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