4 Things Students Should Know About Moving Cross-Country to a New School
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on October 22, 2020 Education is always a valuable pursuit for many men and women. While some colleges may come to you in the form of online education, others simply don’t. If you’ve found yourself in this position, here are four of our best tips to ensure your cross-country move goes smoothly. It Doesn’t Have to Be PermanentOne of the biggest mental challenges that many soon-to-be college students face is the thought that their move is going to last forever. In most cases, college degrees take between two and four years to complete. Once your education is completed, you can move to wherever you would like, including back home. Don’t get caught in the trap of thinking you’ll be stuck in your educational town for the rest of your life. Moving Companies Can Ease the BurdenWe’ve all seen those movies where teenagers load up their car to the roof and wave goodbye to their parents as they drive away. The reality of the situation is that not all of your items are likely going to fit in your vehicle. This holds especially true if you plan on living off-campus. Do yourself a favor and hire a moving company to handle the majority of your personal items. This will take the stress out of moving them yourself. It Doesn’t Have to Break the BankMoving doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Moving cross-country can be very affordable when you do it right. Take the time to decide what parts of the process you’ll be doing yourself to save money. You may decide to package up your own items and label them instead of paying a moving company to do so. You may opt for loading and unload those items to save yourself some money. You Have No ReputationMost people who move across the country for education are those freshly out of high school. It can be easy to get caught up in your high school persona and forget that this is a new chapter in your life. No one really knows you at your new school. This gives you the chance to craft a new you. You won’t be held to the imposed expectations of your former life by former school mates. Making the decision to move across the country to earn a college degree is something you should do with close thought. This is going to be a big change for you and your family. By following the four tips above, you’ll be well on your way to making your new school career a success. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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