Guest Blogger: Sedinam Fayose, NCAT (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University)
When returning home from North Carolina to Minnesota for the summer, I thought that the hardest part would be saying goodbye. I didn’t realize just how crazy things would get, especially balancing finals, heartbreak, and a cross-country move all at once.
I set up my storage date with Collegeboxes a few weeks ahead of time, and I was feeling proud of myself for being proactive. The only thing is… I hadn’t booked my flight yet! To be frank, that week was chaotic– I was going through the final stages of a breakup, cramming for final exams, and I was exhausted. The anxiety of trying to keep my head above water left me paralyzed until the very last minute. Thankfully, my sister stepped in to book a flight for May 8th using her expiring miles from Delta. Then, I found out about Collegeboxes’ proxy pickup option, and for a second, I could breathe.
I started packing the day before my flight, but by the time I headed to the airport, my friend who had graciously offered to help was still in my apartment packing piles of my things into boxes and duffel bags. He and a few others stepped in to finish the job that I should have done days earlier. I felt sick with guilt, but I also felt incredibly supported by my friends.
Once I landed safely, I began emailing Collegeboxes. I had so many questions, and surprisingly, they answer every single one – fast! No matter the time of day, someone was available to explain the steps, and it felt like things were actually under control.
On the morning of the pickup, I was in constant communication with both the movers and my friend who was serving as my proxy. The movers called, texted, and kept both of us in the loop the whole time. Printing and sticking the labels onto my boxes – something that I was stressed about – turned out to be quick and easy for my friend. All she needed was my login information. The movers then came, collected everything in under 20 minutes, and that was that!
Finding Collegeboxes through a web search for college storage solutions turned out to be the best decision that I made all semester. When you’re a student with limited resources, especially one far from home, you need services like Collegeboxes. They get it. From the clear instructions to the accommodating staff, they made everything so manageable, even from 1,000 miles away.
So, if you’re like me – figuring out life, juggling deadlines, and trying to get from one chapter to the next without losing your mind – just know that help is out there. Sometimes, it even shows up with ready-print labels and a moving truck.
Collegeboxes provides a peace of mind for students at the end of the semester. Whether you’re juggling this thing called ‘college life’ or heading home for the summer, Collegeboxes make the process simple so you can focus on what matters the most. Learn more about all the services we offer here!