A city as vibrant as San Francisco is a great location for a college student. Are you ready to be a Gator and wear purple and gold while attending San Francisco State University? Ready to soak in all that the West Coast has to offer? This big city will offer cultural opportunities, great food, incredible weather and a variety of educational experiences to blossom and help your career grow! It’s an thrilling move to make, especially to a city that has a rich history.
Location, Location, Location!
Going to college in a big city will allow you to have a plethora of options when it comes to many things from internship opportunities to dining establishments. You’ll also be exposed to different cultures in San Fran (make sure to visit the historical Chinatown). And keep in mind that your views of the ocean, the city and its colorful neighborhoods will make for great images to share with your family back at home! The campus is located under 20 minutes away from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and about five minutes away from the coastline. The nearest U-Haul to campus is just a few minutes away, and there are also plenty of other U-Haul 
locations in the neighborhood.
Housing In The City
Living in a busy city can mean housing will be expensive and hard to find, but the university offers different housing options including a variety of housing styles from dorms to apartments (there’s even a virtual tour).
- Mary Park and Mary Ward Residence Halls
- Towers at Centennial Square
- Village at Centennial Square
- University Park North
- University Park South
Moving To The University
Are you prepared to make the move to campus? Don’t have a printed map of the school? Do you have a smart phone? The university has a downloadable app that will help give a tour! Make sure you keep it handy on moving 
day so you can navigate from your parking spot to your dorm room; however if you would like to avoid the confusion and chaos of moving in with thousands of over students, try packing your stuff at home and having it shipped and delivered to your dorm. Collegeboxes will help students with this easy service and it’s a great alternative.
Once you’re on the move, have a little fun and snap some photos on the way! Submit them here or via instagram using #uhaulfamous to become U-Haul Famous!
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How was moving to the San Francisco State University? What tips would you share with incoming students? How was it living in San Fran? Share your tips in the comments below!
