In my life, I have moved a lot of times. I've gone through dorm rooms, houses, apartments, town houses, and duplexes. So, as the end of the semester approaches and you're wondering how you're gonna manage packing AND finals, here are five tips to make your last few weeks easier.

1. USE DORM ROOM MOVERS!!

Sorry for yelling, but this is very important. If you're moving out of your dorm room and need a place to store your things for the summer, use Dorm Room Movers. Basically, they send you packing supplies, you load up your stuff, they pick it up, they store it safely, and they deliver it to your new residence next year! How crazy! The boxes are spacious, and I've literally fit my whole life into the five they send.

Here's the link: https://www.dormroommovers.com/

2. Don't just throw things in boxes

I know this seems obvious, but it's SO important to keep things together. It'll help you with moving out and moving back in. Organize your boxes!

3. Only pack what you'll need

Nothing is more stressful to your parents, friends, or whoever you're traveling with than when you start loading up the back of the car with duffles on duffles on duffles. You only wear like three outfits a week anyway... don't overdo it.

4. Set out clothes

Okay, honestly, you're probably packing during the week before finals. You really only need one week of clothes. Set out what you need for that week, wash it if you need to, then wash it before your travels and shove it in your duffle. Then you won't have to unpack stuff that you just organized because you didn't plan ahead.

5. Be careful with your Command Strips

This hasn't much to do with packing, but it's in the spirit of the moving season. I know they're supposed to be the trusty steed of hanging materials, but Command Strips will rip dorm room paint off! Be VERY careful when taking them off, especially when your dorm has damage fees!

If you loosely follow these few tips, then you should be good to go to move out of your dorm, your apartment, or your house at the end of the semester! Happy packing!