Advice for Cross-Country Moving!

<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>There are a couple of Californians on this board, so I figured it would probably be helpful to share some advice for those of you who are coming from a far away (too far to drive to school, at least)</p>

<p>I think in retrospect there are a couple of things I would have done differently. I, like everyone else, had WAY TOO MUCH at the end of the semester (and only two suitcases to bring things home in). </p>

<p>Here are a few things I would have changed:

  1. When buying stuff from your room, be aware of the volume. I had several large towels, sheets, and two or three pillows on my bed. Add that to a printer, hangers, an over-door hook, a fairly large pair of speakers, small plastic storage boxes, winter coats, etc. and you are going to have to get several boxes to store for a limited number of items. </p>

<p>I would say avoid excessiveness in room decor, you don’t need 345435980 pillows, more than two towels, etc. Also, aim for collapsible storage so that you can pack it flat for the summers (think IKEA’s brilliant shipping system). Bed Bath and Beyond has collapsible crates, collapsible laundry baskets, etc. Those hanging shoe and sweater holders (that go on a closet rod) are a good alternative to hangers and collapse and will lay flat. </p>

<li>Plan on going home for Spring Break…
I didn’t, but wish I did. Not only for a chance to recharge, but also to lug some of the crap you won’t need for the last ~month or so back home. It will save you money on shipping and storage!</li>
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<p>If you guys have any other questions, feel free to ask. Moving in/out (x 4 for each year of college) is a huge hassle, which you will realize as all of your neighbors from New Jersey simple throw all of their crap into trash bags and toss them in their parents’ cars while you are stuck trying to cram things into a box of a set size for Corp storage. It sucks, but Georgetown is worth it!</p>