Moving into your college dorm room can be a stressful experience. Take the time to get ready to make the move smoother. Here are some tips for moving.
Do Some Research Ahead of Time
Most colleges have a housing site that can give you a floor plan and other valuable information about your dorm room. Before you start packing, try to find as much information about what is contained in the room as possible. Is there a wardrobe in the room? Is it allowed to eat? How big are the beds? Do you want to bring shower curtains? Are the beds made up? If you know someone who lived in that dorm, talk to them about the ideas that worked best for their room. Also, be sure to coordinate with your roommate so you don’t double up on things. It does not make sense to use things that are either unnecessary or not allowed.
Time is everything
Most schools will open their dorms several days before classes start Try to avoid arriving at the busiest times, which are usually the first day dorms open and the weekend before classes start. If possible, send them to move on holidays somewhere in the middle of the week to avoid the crowds. Allow some time after moving in and clothes for the trip to the local home supply of good furniture either missing or forgotten.
Constitute
Try to be as efficient as possible with the least number of trips. Use large plastic bins and hard parts boxes for easier stacking. Avoid loose items. This will also protect your belongings if it is a rainy day. Bring your own hand cart or moving cart if you have one. if not, see if your school has them and if they can be reserved ahead of time. Securing the items in the bins and placing them in the hand cart will make the itinerary number. They also minimize the strain on your back.
The Merrier
Ideally, moving into a college dorm is at least a three-person job. There is often limited or no parking near the dorm door. If you can, pull over as close to the dorm door as possible and unload the car. One person can move the car and park it somewhere safe, one person can go inside to get the key and pass, and a third person can stay with your stuff. Once the car is parked, have two people to move the room and one person to keep your belongings if more than one trip is required. Obviously, the more help you have, the faster you can get done.
A relaxed moving-in experience is a great way to start your year. The above tips will help your move and transition to college life. The sooner you can settle in, the sooner your dorm room will start to feel like home.
