My Move To College by Virginia Nelson
I Should Have Used ShipSmart For College, Here's Why. In the Summer of 2018, I found myself faced with an impossible task: packing for my first year of college. As a residential student, I would be moving two and a half hours away from my hometown and my family to a city, someplace I was not used to living. I immediately debated on what to bring. It seemed incredibly difficult to choose between what to leave home and what I would actually need. I consulted online forums, talked to my peers, and even emailed my school for a recommended list beforehand. Despite this, I found it difficult to fit everything in my mom's Honda CRV. When juggling a mini-fridge, a couple of plastic totes, and some bags, we had to play Tetris with my belongings, eventually leaving some things behind for my mom to bring up at a later date. At the time, I had no idea shipping companies would help you take your belongings to college. To me, they had always been exclusively for moving homes.
As a senior now, I can safely say I have had a lot of experience moving in and out of my dorm, but if I had one piece of advice to give to incoming freshman, it would be to use a shipping company like ShipSmart. Not only will this make taking your belongings easier, but it is also a safer way to travel with them. I had several things in my car that broke before even arriving. ShipSmart can ensure that your belongings are packed smart and will safely arrive at your destination. Not only this but with so much extra space in your car, you will have a much more comfortable journey. Being packed into a car for two and a half hours is not a fun experience for anyone, especially when you are already on edge. Another major bonus is the time you will save. I spent nearly two hours packing my car on the day of move-in. Due to this, we were nearly late for my check-in time, putting us drastically behind schedule. My mom wasn't able to stay as long. However, when using a company, your belongings can arrive at a scheduled time, making it a lot easier to make those hard deadlines and giving you plenty of time to say your goodbyes to family pets, friends, and your home and maybe even stopping for breakfast along the way.
Overall, it is just a better deal to use a shipping company like ShipSmart. There are several benefits, and it can save you a lot of headaches. As someone that has moved in and out of a tiny dorm room several times now, I wish I had used it myself. I could have saved the time and energy that I needed to get through the rest of my first day. College is a stressful experience. Moving away from home is hard, especially when you are on your own for the first time. Save yourself a headache and use ShipSmart.