Moving into a college dorm is something of a rite of passage: that iconic moment when you pull up in front of the building and, holding a box, look up at your future with excited and nervous eyes. There could be a whole range of emotions that follow next, so we’re here to help ensure that ‘stress’ or ‘overwhelm’ isn’t in the mix. Here are our best dorm move-in day tips to help keep that sparkle in your eyes. Ship directly to your school If you won’t be driving to school, consider shipping your belongings to the school directly — especially large items like furniture. Many companies provide moving services that don’t require you to rent the whole truck since you likely don’t have that much cargo, but allow you to send your things as part of a larger cargo shipment. This approach will save you money, but it may mean you have to be a little more flexible with your timing. Alternatively? If you will be doing some shopping for your dorm room, order things onl...
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