As a student leaving home for college is a big step, simply because it is a transition from an old familiar life to a new independent start. Hopefully, there will be plenty of support from family and friends, which can help tremendously. It is also an exciting time, preparing for a life studying something that has probably taken years working hard preparing for. As a student it will be most likely the first time you have really had the opportunity to be independent. This is a big step for a lot of students and can actually be a stressful time too. The best plan of action is to take time planning ahead and make a moving list, and go over everything that needs to be covered. It is a good idea to ask for some advice from people that have already taken the step to move away and study and ask for any useful tips that they can pass on. Any help from someone who has experienced it is better than nothing. Though, some students will handle a move better than others use the advice wisely and just take notes.
This will just give you a wider spectrum of what life is like when you move on to study and give you an insight into what can happen good or bad when away from your old and familiar lifestyle.
Here are some valuable first time tips on moving for students.
You will know where you are moving to so become familiar with the area and pay a few visits to get to know the area. It is a good idea to look at the cost of living so you know the cost of rents/rooms etc. Ask for someone more experienced to go along with you if you need to look at possible places to live. It may be done for you by the actual university or college you are attending. Students have different options so finding the best place to live at a cost within your means is important. You also need to make sure it is in a safe place. Do your home work on the area, and look at the crime rates of the area. You should be able to find out which areas tend to be unsafe. Most town and cities have these statistics stated for people to view. Help from within universities like this is often available. But, some do choose to go it alone especially if parents are involved. This is mainly because they know that living costs are expensive and also they want a safe place for youngsters to live out their study years.
Renting rooms of a house is a common occurrence. Make sure you get details of what space you have for your possessions. Look at what facilities you have and the possible costs you have to pay. Check out for a cleaning schedule etc. Though it is common for students to live in a pigsty there are still those who like a tidy place to live/eat and study and also want some space alone! Take into consideration the cost of removals whether you are hiring a small removals service such as a man and van rental or hiring a removal van it is an additional expense that is inevitable. If you are moving furniture and personnel possessions then you are going to need a reasonably large moving van. If you need assistance then hire a professional removal company to help many have student rates.
