Blog First time moving
Moving to university from the family home is one of the most important events in a young person’s life.
It is true that moving is not always easy or pleasant, especially when there are many miles to cover. Fortunately, there are many options available to us these days! What can you do to make your move well-organised and perhaps even enjoyable?
Prepare a list
Make a list of all the things you need to take with you. This way you won’t forget anything essential and packing will take less time.
Prepare a packing plan
There are various methods for doing this. One of them is to pack according to the order in which things are used. Start with the ones you can’t imagine living without, and end with the things that even if you forget nothing will happen. Pack by room – for example, everything from the bedroom, then the kitchen and finally the bathroom.
Start packing as early as possible. We all have a huge amount of stuff and often don’t realise it until we are faced with such a situation.
Equipment
Find out what you can use in your student residence/rented accommodation.
It is very common for landlords to provide kitchen appliances and accessories. If something is missing, ask yourself what it is and whether you can take it from home or whether you need to buy more.
Certainly don’t forget items such as clothes, bedding, hygiene products, perhaps plates, pans, cutlery and books and a computer.
Prepare bubble wrap and cardboard boxes
Prepare suitable packing materials. The most important moving supplies are tape, bubble wrap and cardboard boxes. These are essential items that allow you to organise your personal belongings well.
Get professional help
If you’re getting ready to move to a student residence or rented accommodation in another city use the help of professionals. This way you can transport all your belongings in one go
transport all your belongings without worrying.
If you want to save a little, check among your friends and family to see if someone could help you with transport.
Summary
Check with your landlord to see how quickly you can move in. Moving into a new flat is a big undertaking, not only for the young person but also for the whole family. It’s worth doing it a little earlier, rather than on the day you start university. You can usually make an arrangement.
Remember to keep things to a minimum. Unless you’re moving to the other side of the world, you can pick up more things gradually or buy them locally. It is best to take the essentials that you need to live with you and find out on the spot what you still need. You may find that there is not enough room for everything, or that some things are already at your disposal in the flat.
It’s time to start a new chapter in your life. We hope that your move will be an exciting adventure!