College Move-In Day

There are a lot of steps leading up when college actually starts. It’s a long process that takes months, from applying to your college to arranging financial aid, to planning what you need to take with you. And then, finally, you arrive to move-in day. This can be an incredibly hectic and stressful occasion. And as hard as it is, you need to remember to stay calm. First, if you’re not calm, it will make moving in harder, and second, you don’t want to leave your family with you being in a bad or stressed mood. 

After you strategically pack the car, then you have to strategically unpack the car. It is essential that well in advance of move-in day you contact your college if they haven’t already given you information about moving in. Each college is different, and there may be certain things you have to do while moving in, such as parking in a certain area. And nothing is worse than getting to your college, unpacking, and realizing there could have been an easier way of doing it that the college set up. Also, your college may have strict times for moving in and you don’t want to arrive there afterwards.

Once you’re in your college dorm room, it can be overwhelming. You now have piles and piles of boxes, bags, and everything else littering your room and the only thing you can think of is where to start. The key is don’t feel like you need to unpack everything all at once. Especially when your family is still there. Of course, your mom will want to help you make your bed (let her), your dad will want to set up your mini-fridge (let him), but don’t feel like your room needs to look perfect right from the start. Get the basics set up like your bedding and fridge and then strategically unpack your boxes and bags once you have the basics set up and once your family leaves. These are the last few moments with your family for a while, so you want to make sure you enjoy it and spend it with them – don’t spend it stressing that your clothes aren’t arranged how you want them or that you can make your bed on your own.