If you had told me in high school that in a couple of years I would look forward to school starting again, I would have thought you were clinically insane. To be honest, I have been counting down the days until I move back to college since I moved home for summer. Nothing against my wonderful parents, the break from classes has been awesome, but every summer has to come to an end.
I will be a junior this year, meaning this is my third time moving to school. At this point, I should be a packing professional. I should know what to bring and what to leave under my bed at home to worry about later. Plot twist, I still have no idea what I’m doing and I am a terrible procrastinator. Let's just say I put the "pro" in procrastination. My mom thought I was packing all day, but really I’ve been binge-watching Netflix (mom, I know you will read this when my article is published, and I am sorry).
I have another year and a couple of holiday breaks to really master this art. I can proudly say I have managed to gather some helpful hints from my beloved mom, dad and roommates on how to make this painful process easier. So I present to you: A Procrastinators Guide To Packing.
1. Just don’t ever unpack
I’ve never tried this one, but it seems like the best way to go. Why unpack it all if you are just going to pack it back up in three months? There is nothing wrong with living out of a suitcase. At least, I don’t think so.
2. Get rid of your stuff
Obviously not all of it because that’s not realistic, but moving in -- not to mention moving out -- will be a lot easier with a lot less stuff, especially clothes. I look back at freshman year me and laugh at how much crap I thought I needed.
3. Ask for help
Make packing a party. That’s my life motto, “make everything a party.” Turn on some throwbacks, bring some snacks and get going. You can invite your nice and loving friends over or just your mom like myself.
4. Never move out
Find a place and never move out. This could be an apartment or even your parents house, really anywhere with a roof and food supplies will suffice. I can’t wait for the day I don’t have to move in an out for summer and the holidays.
5.Do not procrastinate
This one seems pretty self-explanatory, and yet, I can’t get the idea. Don’t be that person who thinks they have a month when really it is two days. You will forget something important the longer you wait, and not everyone is fortunate enough to live within a driving distance of school. It is expensive to send packages through he mail.
Whether you are a procrastinator or not, still take these tips into consideration; you could see them to be very useful. I wish all of you packing the best of luck because we could all probably use it.
