Suggestions for move in day?

anothermom2
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:35:59 +0000

I can still remember my own freshman and sophomore move in days as if they were yesterday. Arrive early in the day (no I don’t mean get there hours early and just wait, but early like the very beginning.) My dad somehow charmed the soph RA’s, who along with orientation counselors helped, and we got great help. They remembered my Dad months later. I personally don’t like trash bags for moving, and in the many moves I have made back then and since, I try not to use them.

I think light cardboard boxes are key if you must schlep up stairs, or my favorite plastic tubs with lids. Get a couple of underbed size containers, they will come in handy. The closets may be small, so a couple of others that can be used to store handbags, shoes etc that are closet size are also good. Use labels and label with the contents for easy unpacking.