15 Thoughts Every International Student Has While Packing | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

15 Thoughts Every International Student Has While Packing

23
15 Thoughts Every International Student Has While Packing
http://robinscherbatski.tumblr.com

I know all freshmen have a difficult time moving out, but trust me, nothing compares to the struggle to try and fit your entire life in a suitcase and pray you are taking enough pairs of socks with you.

I hope that by the time this article is posted, I can look back at it and laugh freely in my brand new dorm room. As of now, I'm just going to share a few thoughts that went through my mind (repeatedly) during the past week.

1. Where did summer go?

It feels like it was just yesterday when I was laughing at my high school friends because I had all those extra vacations. I can vividly remember thinking I was the luckiest person on Earth, move-in day was such a distant concept. Then, suddenly, it's only a week away.

2. Boxes, all the boxes.

The time where my bedroom was not entirely covered in boxes seems like such a distant memory. I don't know about you, but now I definitely feel a very strong connection to Andy in "Toy Story 3."

3. Airlines are evil, and must not be trusted.

What do you mean I'm only allowed to take 23 kg. of my life with me?

4. What am I supposed to take with me?

I mean, I know I have to take my clothes, obviously, but what about all those other things? And those checklists online are not helping. Ain't nobody got enough room to fit decorative pillows in an international flight.

5. How can I fit all of my clothes, my pet, my high school friends and my favorite food in my suitcase?

Answer: I can't.

6. When did I get so many clothes?

I literally never have anything to wear, so where do all of these come from?

7. Why do shoes take up so much space?

You know what? Forget it. I don't need those shoes, anyway.


8. I'm so done with this.

I'm just going to take random pieces of clothing and wing it. I'm a feminist. I don't need a bra anyway.

9. "So, how are you going to decorate your dorm?"

I can barely fit all of my socks in my suitcase, so there is no way I'm fitting a cute aesthetic tapestry, a mini-fridge and a coffeemaker in there, too.


10. What do you mean I can't take all of my books with me?

11. I'm going to have to do this again when the year ends, am I not?

Not to mention I'm going to buy more clothes, books and all of those cute dorm decorations. Maybe I'll just leave them behind and have someone else deal with them.


12. You sit on it, and I'll zip it!

No matter how many tutorials I'd seen on YouTube and Pinterest, there is just no way to make everything fit in a suitcase. Plus, every time I managed to zip my suitcase closed, I prayed I wouldn't turn around to realize I had forgotten something (again).

13. Showing off your good work to your family.


14. "Well, did you weigh it, though?"


That feeling of relief when I saw it is right under the weight limit: priceless.

15. Is it really over?

Yes, it is, and I did well. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go eat some real Mexican food, because goodness knows I'm going to miss it. I deserve this.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

618640
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading... Show less

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading... Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

510770
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading... Show less
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

782214
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading... Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments