If you have a child heading to college, or you’re
moving to campus for the first time, it’s normal to get excited. However, it’s
also normal to feel a little overwhelmed. The move itself may be one of the
last things on your mind when you consider everything else that needs to get
done. But, we know that moving to college is an important transition, and it’s
like no other time in your life. Let’s focus on how to make that transition
easier for everyone involved, and how using a professional long distance movers can
save you time, money, and stress.
Plan
and Organize
There’s a good chance your dorm or apartment will be
a smaller space than you might be used to. That means downsizing your
belongings. If you plan on coming back home, there’s no need to get rid of a
bunch of your things, but this is also a good time to take stock in what you
have, and decide if you actually can downsize,
overall. Decide what you’re going to take with you, what you can keep at home,
and what you might be able to get rid of or donate. The less items you have to
deal with, the easier it will be to get things moved into your dorm.
Additionally, plan out what you’re going to take
with you based on where you’re going. If you or your child is heading to
college in a warm climate, pack accordingly. If the seasons change dramatically
from hot to cold, it’s important to keep that in mind, too, and prepare
yourself ahead of time. Long distance movers can help when it comes to making
sure all belongings make it to their destination.
Making
a Dorm a Home
While out of state movers might be needed to
initially get your belongings where they need to go, don’t be afraid to really
throw yourself into the idea that your new living space is your new home. The
city that surrounds it should also be something you quickly become comfortable
with. If you didn’t bring everything with you from home that you wanted to,
take a shopping trip and get some more things in your ‘new’ town. Because
you’re purchasing things new, that aren’t from your home, it can help to make
your new living space feel more like your own, and not just an extension of
your parents’ house.
However, bringing a touch of ‘home’ with you is also
a great way to avoid getting homesick. Academic supplies, clothes, and
furniture should of course be at the top of your packing list. But, bringing a
small sentimental item from home can really help to make the moving transition
easier as you start a new chapter of your life. You’ll have plenty to think
about and experience during the first few weeks of school, so making your
moving experience easy and stress free can allow you to focus on the things
that matter.
