It's that time of year again for all of us college students. That's right, time to pack! Nothing seems more dreadful than packing your whole life away in boxes just to empty them out a few days later. In the process sometimes we end up over-packing, only to realize this when you run out of drawer space or when there's a stunning lack of room for those extra drawers you bought. And the only thing worse than over-packing has to be under-packing! Here's some tips to avoid either of these dreaded situations:
1. You don't need that sweater you've worn once.
This goes for any article of clothing you're attempting to rework into your wardrobe. If you have yet to make it work in the past year, it's not going to work now. You've tried it with a million different pairs of pants and every pair of shoes you own — give it up! Think of it as more closet space and leave it at home!
2. Check your bags and boxes for things your mom might have packed.
This one seems silly, but trust me it happens. Sometimes your mom packs your baby pictures or God forbid some embarrassing token of your childhood that you don't love as much as she thinks. If you're wondering why your totes are overflowing when you feel like you've packed nothing, this may be the answer.
3. Remember the seasons.
For those of us who've already attended a couple semesters at Fisher, the realization that all four seasons exist (sometimes in the same week) has already happened. Don't forget your raincoat, umbrella and your rain boots if you like them! Winter coats, gloves, boots and thick sweaters are a must for these Western New York winters. While preparing for the worst, don't forget the best. Those dorms can get pretty warm, so don't forget light, loose clothing and even sunblock for my paler folks!
4. Pack and repack.
Packing the first time never goes quite the way we planned. Remember when you bought three totes thinking everything would fit in them? I promise the majority of your stuff will. To maximize the space try to roll all of your clothing except for thicker sweaters and jackets, taking things out of unnecessarily bulky packaging, and group similar items (they usually fit better in smaller places).
