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<\/h3>\nMoving out of state to college\u2014it can be fun, emotional, and sometimes stressful. There is a lot you can\u2019t control, but there are some things you can. Here are some tips on how to make your college move a smooth(er) one.<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve ever stood inside a dorm room, you know you won\u2019t exactly have a ton of space at your new school. Before moving out of state to college, it\u2019s crucial to consider:<\/p>\n
1. Weather. <\/b>Do your research on year-round weather in your new city, and pack accordingly. If you\u2019re moving to a very cold place, make room for those heavy coats and close-toed shoes. The last thing you want is to arrive at college and not have proper clothing. For smart storage, try out a laydown wardrobe box<\/a> you can slide under your bed!<\/p>\n 2. What you need.<\/b> Start packing boxes<\/a> containing things you will absolutely need for your room. Things like your clothing, bedding, and hygiene supplies are the priority here. Also, be realistic with the word \u201cneed.\u201d<\/p>\n 3. What you DON\u2019T need<\/b>. Once you\u2019ve made room for your undeniable necessities, you probably still have items you\u2019d like <\/i>to take along but don\u2019t need. Be cautious here, as everything you pack will have to be unpacked, and packed again. You may love your stuffed animal collection, but perhaps it\u2019s not worth bringing along. \u00a0Again, keep the weather in mind. \u00a0If your new city will have a dramatically different climate than your home town, there are probably clothes you can leave behind that you’ll never wear. \u00a0Getting rid of that unnecessary clothing will create amazing amounts of space for other things.<\/p>\n It may not sound like the most fun thing to do, but it will pay off once you’re settled in your new place. \u00a0Take some time to research your new city so you can have a better knowledge of what you’ll actually be doing once you get there. \u00a0Think about:<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re driving or flying to your new college, you can ease your journey with several services. Be sure to check out these videos<\/a> on how to utilize these options:<\/p>\n 1. Collegeboxes<\/b>. If traveling with all of your boxes stresses you out, the Collegeboxes<\/a> Ship to School service is definitely for you. Simply pack up all the items you don\u2019t want to carry yourself, and they\u2019ll be picked up at your home. From there, they\u2019ll be shipped temporarily to a secure climate controlled storage facility near your new college and delivered to school on their scheduled date. Easy enough, right?<\/p>\n 2. U-Boxes<\/b>. While moving in the past, you may have dreamed of one giant container for all of your items. Well, your dream can become a reality with the U-Box<\/a> service! Because U-Box containers hold about a room and a half of household items, they\u2019re perfect for your out-of-state college move. Also, take advantage of this service if you go home for the summer and want to store<\/a> your items near campus.<\/p>\n 3. Moving trucks and trailers<\/b>. It may be more your style to haul your own belongings directly to your new location. That\u2019s why you can rent your own moving truck<\/a> or trailer<\/a> for your college road trip! Don\u2019t want to do any heavy lifting? Moving hel<\/a>p<\/a> can alleviate your stress by loading everything into your truck or trailer for you. \u00a0If you’re planning on bringing a vehicle with you, attach a tow dolly<\/a> or auto transport<\/a> to your moving truck! \u00a0This is a great solution if you’re keeping your car at school, or your parents are driving it back home after the trip.<\/p>\n During college moving season, there are countless other students traveling to their new dorms as well. From packing to reserving U-Haul services, you don\u2019t want to wait until the last minute to do anything. Take a look at this timeline<\/a> for what to do, starting eight weeks before your move! \u00a0Plan for:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0The move itself. <\/strong>\u00a0Figure out details like:<\/p>\nDo Some Research<\/h3>\n
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