Summer break is finally here! After a long semester, you’re probably excited to head home, take a vacation, or maybe even start an internship. But before you can relax, there’s the challenge of packing up your dorm or apartment. If you’re like most students, it’s tempting to pack everything you own and bring it home. The problem? That usually leads to stress, overstuffed cars, and way more hassle than you need.
The truth is, summer is the perfect time to sort through your belongings and figure out what you really need to bring with you and what can stay behind. With the help of Collegeboxes, storing, shipping, or moving your belongings is easier than ever. Here’s how to make smart choices about what to take home and what to store for the summer.
What to Take Home
Think about the items you’ll actually need during the summer. These are usually smaller, everyday essentials or valuables you don’t want to leave behind. Electronics, personal documents, and anything you’ll use regularly should come with you.
- Recommended items to take home include:
- Summer clothing and shoes
- Important papers and IDs
- Jewelry and valuables
- Medicines and prescriptions
- Electronics (laptop, tablet, headphones, chargers)
- Snacks or other perishables
Pro Tip: Before starting to pack, create a list of items that you need for the summer and organize them in a priority order.
What to Store
Not everything needs to travel home with you. Larger, bulky items that you won’t use over the summer can easily be stored and picked up when you return to campus. This way, you avoid the hassle of hauling everything back and forth, while knowing your things are safe and ready when you need them.
Commonly stored items include:
- Furniture and mini fridges
- Storage carts or shelving
- Winter clothing and shoes
- Artwork and decorations
- Extra school supplies and books
- Musical instruments
- Bath towels, shower curtains, and bedding
- Mattress toppers and pillows
- Bikes, scooters, and sports equipment
Make Moving Easy with Collegeboxes
Whether you’re heading home, traveling abroad, or starting a summer internship, Collegeboxes makes moving and storage stress-free. Instead of worrying about how to get everything from your dorm to your next stop, you can rely on services designed specifically for students:
- Storage & Shipping: Need summer break storage or help in shipping your stuff? Have your items picked up right from your dorm at the end of the semester and placed in storage or shipped to your destination. When you’re back on campus, your belongings are delivered to your room so you can move in with ease.
- Ship To School: Send boxes and luggage from home ahead of time and have them waiting for you in your dorm when you arrive.
- Direct Shipping: Need to ship something across the country (or even internationally)? Collegeboxes provides affordable student shipping solutions to deliver your items anywhere.
Take the stress out of summer break storage, explore Collegeboxes today and enjoy your break with peace of mind.