Relocation to college for a student can be difficult because it is likely there will be limited space for belongings. Often it is shared accommodation and dormitories and there is also the security factor of storing valuable belongings. When it comes to preparing for a removal to college, look at your options. If you don’t have the worry of money then you could leave it to the experts and hire a removal company and leave them to do the complete job, from supplying the packing materials, packing, loading, delivery and unloading. Though in truth nowadays many moving companies do have special offers available for student movers and it isn’t as expensive as you might think. Particularly, a good advantage when time is limited, or you have to source removal hire and your own packing materials. Many companies offer part or shared loads, so will collect other loads on route to be cost effective. This is a popular removal service method now to keep travel costs down as well as save of emissions.
For many students off to college, they may not need any professional help only that of close family and friends. You may have people who can help sort out packing resources and a removal van or large estate car for the small removals. Having this kind of help will be a huge benefit especially if you are moving to rooms located in an apartment block. Just remember to keep boxes and bags a reasonable weight as you have to be able to carry them from the moving van or car to your new accommodation. Having help from experienced family members is a great advantage.
It can help make the process of moving from one place to another easier. Being away from familiar surroundings for the first time can be both exciting and scary.
Other moving methods worth a thought for students and can be helpful are a man with a van service. Hiring man and van hire is useful if you have a fair amount to shift, or specific equipment if you are involved in a club, sport or band. These services are usually reasonable priced and provide help with the safe loading of the vehicle and securing it for the trip, and then unload at your new address.
If possible only take limited valuable possessions at first, and invest in a storage container that could be locked up. Over time possessions will increase for a student whether it is additional study materials or you decide to take up a new sport or activity that involves the investment of the equipment to go with it. Also a first move may not be the last. You may find alternative lodgings, if you find it hard getting along with flat mates. Keeping your load to a minimum initially is the best idea.
Then it gives you the chance to get settled in, or find an alternative option.
Whatever way you choose to get your baggage from home to college, when moving for studying get several quotes if hiring help. Prepare a list of possible moving options. Ask others who may be going off to the same college or area and ask if they would be interested in sharing some of the moving costs. Most students have to start to learn to budget when off to study, and this a good alternative to doing it solo. Several students sharing the costs will significantly cut the moving bill.
