Moving is stressful for anyone, but as a student you likely have limited experience with moving house, which can make it especially difficult. Not only do you have to keep track of everything you own, but you also have to consolidate and organize it before you even begin. With the added time constraints of your moving day, it can easily become a hectic process. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to alleviate some of the stress. So whether you’re moving into a student flat, a student house or accomodation, here is how to make moving easier as a student.
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Establish Your Moving Day Well In Advance
Don’t assume that you’ll be moving out on a certain day — always check with your student accommodation team or landlord to double check. After all, you don’t want to be prepared to move out on one day only to find out you are supposed to be out the day previous.
Make A Checklist
Before you begin packing, compile a list of all your belongings. That way, you can check off each item as you box it. You don’t have to remember everything right away, but it’s useful to write down as much as you can. This will spare you having to reopen your boxes later to check what’s in them.
Label Your Boxes
As a student, it may feel like you don’t own too much stuff. As a result, you may feel you can box it up without labelling since surely you can keep track of it, right? Wrong! Even if you only have a few boxes, be sure and label them. It will spare you a headache when you’re trying to sort them out from your flatmates’ boxes later.
Dress Comfortably
Even if you’re going to take photos at your new place, moving day might not be the day to turn a look. Instead, wear clothes that are comfortable and can move in. Plus, most importantly, make sure to wear sensible, close-toed footwear.
Give Yourself Time To Clean
Typically, moving your belongings out isn’t the only work you’ll have to do. You’ll likely be responsible for making sure your old place is clean, too. So be sure to factor that into your day and ensure you have the time — and energy — to do a deep clean after the place is empty.
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