9 Tips to Help You Survive Move-in Day



Starting at a new school, moving away from home and making new friends can be overwhelming. You’re excited, sure, but that nervous feeling may be creeping up on you more than you’d like. Well, take a deep breath because I’m here to help you through this big, exciting step in your life: move-in!

Connect with your roommate(s)

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Once you know who you’re rooming with, get to know each other! You’re going to be living together for the whole semester, so you don’t want to wait until move-in day to talk. Plus, it’s smart to delegate who’s bringing what for your room.

Buy supplies and pack ASAP

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Don't wait until the last minute to pack because you’ll definitely forget some important things you need. Also, don’t wait until the day before you leave to buy supplies. Stores sell out fast, and you could be left with -- I don't know -- no bed sheets. Or worse: no shoe rack! (FYI: I have an unhealthy obsession with shoes and being organized, so this would be a nightmare.)

Know what to bring

Some items are banned from residential communities, so make sure you’ve read up on what you can and cannot bring. Some items might already be provided for you, as well, so check up on that so you don’t end up with two printers or something.

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Buy a caddy

Yes, the treacherous community bathroom, full of people, shower sandals (also a must) and a lack of privacy. To make it all easier, buy a caddy! That way you won’t have to carry all your bathroom essentials by hand and potentially forget anything you need in the bathroom.

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Don't overpack

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Your closet is only so big, so pack light! Easier said than done, I know, but think about it. You’ll go home on breaks and your family will come up to visit sometimes, so anything you’ll need later in the semester (like your big sweaters and boots for that famous Binghamton winter!) can be brought down the line.

Bring tools

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Bring scissors, a screwdriver, hangers, tape -- whatever you don’t think you’ll need (but actually do) to unpack and decorate your room!

Prop open your door

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“Duh, Rossana. This is common sense.” Don’t write me off yet! Sure, you don’t want to be stuck carrying some big, heavy box in and have no hands to open the door to your room. But also, having your door open helps you meet your new neighbors! Don’t be shy, and make friends with everyone! One tip that’ll work 100 percent of the time? Bring cookies. You can’t hate someone handing out free cookies.

Decorate a la "you"

Lay down throw pillows, hang up photos of your friends, bring your favorite blanket -- make your room comfy-cozy and just the way you like it! It’ll come in handy if you ever get homesick.

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Pack tissues

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...for your parents! Okay, and you. You may think you’re beyond ready to move out and have freedom (and maybe you are), but it’s a big step that may not fully sink in until you watch your parents drive away. You’ll be okay here and your parents know that. It’s also okay to not be tough and to show a little emotion. No one will know if you're a wreck (as long as you swear your parents to secrecy!)

Here's a sneak peak of what you can expect on move-in day.

Rossana Candela is a media and public relations intern and senior majoring in communications: public relations and advertising at SUNY Cortland. She is interested in creative marketing, advertising, event planning and eating an unhealthy amount of Panera Bread.

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