College can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences in a young person’s life. However, one should also expect a bit of stress when it comes to making that transition from home to dorm or even from dorm to home in many situations. Either way, life can quickly become a little more “condensed.” That’s why we thought of creating this guide to stress-free storage for college students in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Don’t Wait! Start Planning Now!
Most adults already know that one of the first steps to moving is to “sort and purge.” This is where you are forced to accept what you must live with and what you can live without. Old books, clothing, toys, childhood memorabilia and memories? They may be for the trash or donation bins. Clearly, a few tough choices lie ahead.
Following this initial step you should start crafting a list or maybe even a spreadsheet. Label boxes. What is fragile? What loads or unloads first? What is to be moved and what can be stored for later access? At this stage, the choices are less difficult but there’s still a long road ahead as this life-changing move evolves.
Check With Your University
When it comes to stress-free storage for college students, there are a variety of options. Many universities provide students with their own on-site storage facilities or partner with a nearby business. This is when a little more due diligence is called for since those solutions may not be the most flexible or even cost effective. You will not know without inquiring, however.
Your Traditional Option: Self Storage Facilities
If leaving your belongings at home is not an option and you’ve ruled out your college-recommended storage solutions for your situation, traditional self-storage facilities that are unaffiliated with your school must be considered. These have a very obvious business model; you rent a remote storage space and are responsible for loading and unloading your belongings.
There is variety in traditional self-storage facilities, however. Most self-storage facilities tend to offer helpful month-to-month leasing options, but some require other contractual agreements. For the facility itself, you might prefer a climate-controlled unit or facility. A little more security might also be called for. Video surveillance and gated entries with good lighting are all very handy and always recommended when storing your belongings remotely. If you choose to go with a traditional storage facility, be sure to do your due diligence to ensure your belongings are securely stored, and also be sure you have the ability to load and unload your unit.
No Truck? No Problem. Portable Storage Containers to the Rescue.
The most flexible of all storage solutions is to rent a portable storage container. This blends the benefits of on-site storage and a traditional storage facility without some of the cons that may make that option prohibitive.
For one, your school will almost certainly not allow long-term, on-site storage. A portable storage container can be stored remotely ensuring your school administration remains happy. As the portable option, you don’t need to worry about renting a truck or anything to do with transporting your belongings to and from a storage facility. Another key benefit of a portable storage solution is that it takes over the moving aspect and not just the storage aspect of your collegiate transition. The portable storage container can be delivered to your home and transported to your dorm or new student housing. Off-site, long-term storage can be added to this moving process if your belongings outsize your new residence.
If you’re looking for a localized, stress-free storage solution that is secure and always accessible, then we welcome you to consider Dallas-Fort Worth’s leading storage and moving provider. SAM Store and Move is locally owned and operated. Please have a quick look at our long list of satisfied clients and then reach out when you’re ready to ask about our many secure and accessible storage options. Your free quote is just a click or call away.