<p>Just wondering what move in day as a Freshman is like? Emotions, length, chaos, etc. I will be attending George Mason University so if anyone has info specific to GMU that'd be great :)</p>
<p>One word… chaotic…</p>
<p>haha thats what i imagined. is there a specific time my parents have to be off campus or is it whenever they feel like leaving?</p>
<p>You have 30 minutes to move your car out of the loading area (housing.gmu.edu/movein). There doesn’t seem to be anything specific, but they really shouldn’t stay too much longer.</p>
<p>Being that it’s a large college in an urban area, expect nothing short of hell on earth as far as traffic and general chaos. Whatever your move in time is, add at least an extra 45 minutes to your travel time…maybe more, especially since the website indicates there’s road closures going on.</p>
<p>i’ll be attending GWU! close! haha but i heard its nothing but insanity. but you’ll make friends and be done with it quickly.</p>
<p>Remember to be kind to your parents.</p>
<p>Remember to be kind to your roomie.</p>
<p>All of them are under stress too.</p>
<p>thanks guys!</p>
<p>Just chill and don’t rush anything. The more you freak out, the more your parents do and then emotions run high. Give everything ample time, and remember it will be a long time.</p>
<p>breath easy. it can be stressful. emotions are running for a lot of people. in the end though, everything is going to get taken care of</p>
<p>Just take things easy, it’s your first day of your college career. Lots of people moving boxes or suitcases up and down the buildings. Try to leave your door open so you can meet a few folks. After getting your basic stuffs out, go and meet the hall. The rest of your stuffs can wait another day. Be nice to your roommate, as you will share a room for the next 2 semesters (it’ll be a long year if things get rough)!</p>
<p>As much as you can with anxiety the night before, try get a full nights sleep. It’s a long day both physically and emotionally.</p>
<p>Traffic is more heavy than usual, but I wouldn’t say it was terrible. Dependent on where you are living you either can park in the parking garages or if in the park people will direct you around on the lawns or parking lot (I imagine if in the park it is more hectic than if you parked in a garage).</p>
<p>There are a crap ton of student volunteers so you may barely have to carry anything to your room. There are also carts that you can load things in.</p>
<p>I can’t remember how long it took me to move it, but it took two trips to my car with all the help. Last year when I volunteered cars were emptied within 5 minutes.</p>
<p>As for the remainder of day, there was a pointless assembly welcoming you. You really don’t have to go. There are events all week, but when I was a freshman there was the annual Catholic Campus Ministry Luau, which many people go to (free food). It was boring (I just stood around), but hey, I met one of my best friends there. There was also a rave that night. Yeah… I skipped on that.</p>
<p>Anyway, housing makes move in smooth for freshmen.</p>
<p>Mine was okay. I was freaking out a little, but it wasn’t anything that I couldn’t handle. The worst thing is parents; they’ll be sobbing and really embarrassing! Lol</p>
<p>My uni had some of the sophomores come in and unload cars, so it was super quick and simple. Then, we just had activities and some meetings.</p>
<p>Mine was okay. I was freaking out a little, but it wasn’t anything that I couldn’t handle. The worst thing is parents; they’ll be sobbing and really embarrassing! Lol</p>
<p>My uni had some of the sophomores come in and unload cars, so it was super quick and simple. Then, we just had activities and some meetings.</p>
<p>Be helpful, kind, and try to get along with those around you. When I helped my sister move in, her new roommate kept fighting with her mom. She sat at her desk and sulked while her mom tired to put together a bookshelf, and my sister eventually helped her roommate’s mom finish setting it up. Her roommate later apologized and explained that she doesn’t get along with her mother well, but she didn’t make a good first impression. Most families are fine, but some get really stressed out and it makes things awkward.</p>
<p>When I was a freshman, and still an athlete I got to move into the dorms much earlier than everybody else. The only people in my dorm was the RA, another athlete, and me. It was a breeze. When the actual move in day came about a week later it was a hilarious zoo filled with frantic parents refusing to let go and hundreds, no, thousands of cars.</p>
<p>awkward,chaotic,quick…these are just a few words to describe move-in day. It’s all such a rush and excitement but ends before you even realize it.</p>