College packing list and Relocation Guide Student Relocation expert We created the definitive (well, almost) go to guide all students should consider checking out before the day pass.
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Ready to pack? " Know the facts.
Most all schools have their on-campus housing policies online and in their student handbook.
It is important to verify this because certain schools have different policies on the devices you can make, how you can decorate your room, and many other rules and regulations specific to your first year on campus.
It also lets you know what appliances and furniture are already provided in your room so you can better prepare for packing.
It lets you know who your resident assistants (RAs) if you can join them with housing or roommate issues.
Know your neighbor
Make sure you use Facebook to find friends on campus and will soon be roommates and who is living in your living room. Also, see if you know someone that lives growing up on campus and can be fun to catch up when you arrive. Meeting and dating new people the first day is the best way to get adjusted immediately and begin the school year right.
It also could not hurt to contact your roommate (s) you submit and get to know each other a bit so it will not be as awkward the first day.
In speaking with your roommate (s) Plan who will bring the TV, DVD, Xbox, Wii, mini-fridge, microwave, food and beverages, etc.
Make your decision that counts, that reads if there are no surprises when you arrive on campus. Nothing worse then starting the school year with a flatmate anger.
Tip One Last Pre-packing
Prepare to pack brings you much closer to life on your own, but keep the first. Here are some things you should know your parents before you seal the bags and boxes:
Medicare. Most schools require that you have medical insurance. Before you arrive on campus, make sure you're covered under your parents policy (check out the coverage to the state if you move out of state to go to school), or See if you can purchase insurance through your school.
It is very important to be covered, as you will most likely get sick in the first months of school that the changes fall. Make copies of your insurance cards, have your doctor in your home phone or laptop, and find a doctor in the city you move to.
renters insurance. If you live on campus or off someone can still enter your room or water or gas can explode. Your school is probably not responsible. Find a tenant insurance policy, which can be as little as $ 10 a month for several thousand dollars of coverage.
phone. If the school has put you out of state, make sure your calling plan you get with no long distance charges or roaming. If so, either switch to a plan unlimited roaming and long distance, or find another supplier. If you stay in touch via SMS and e-mail much for your phone, consider getting a plan with unlimited SMS and Internet, if your current plan does not already have this.
Money. Ah yes, you will need this to survive. If your bank is a national chain, to find a branch and three ATMs near campus so you can get the money you need immediately, without having to pay ATM fees mad ( they add up). If your bank is only local, consider a different bank near campus that you can keep at least a current account while you are at school.
Valuables. Label all of your electronics and other valuables with your name and hometown (avoid.
Posted on August 21, 2010.
