Ahhh moving out of uni, the dreaded cannon event. Exams are over, you’re hanging because it was Wednesday yesterday duhhh, and now it’s time to pack your entire life into three Tesco’s bags and a suitcase with one broken wheel.
So what do you do?
You could cry and enjoy a pot noddle… or you could follow this no-tears, no-stress guide for students moving out of uni. So come on then. Put the pot noodles down…
Why Is Moving Out of Uni Like a Full-Body Existential Crisis?
Moving out sucks, you’re saying goodbye to the people that have been your lifeline for the past couple months, facing tight deadlines, plus recovering from the trauma of writing a dissertation. Then to top it all off, nothing seems to fit where you need it to.
It’s normal to feel quite anxious during the days or even weeks leading up to moving out, because you’re faced with so much uncertainty. And uncertainty can feel terrifying, but don’t worry. Because your friends will still be there, the memories will stay, and so many more exciting times are waiting for you.
One chapter closes, another one opens, blah blah blah… you get the gist. The truth is the emotional struggle is inevitable, but the moving out stress doesn’t have to be. So let’s break down how to actually make moving out of uni easier.
Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Out Without the Tears
1. Start Packing Early-ish (Or At Least Not 10 Minutes Before You Leave)
You have got to be a psychopath to enjoy packing, it’s simply the worst. And I know because of this you’re going to want to put it off till the very last minute but honestly, that’s the start to the chain reaction to ultimate doom and stress when moving out of uni.
So start early. It doesn’t have to be complicated, you can start packing away all the clothes you’re not wearing at the moment or any spare bottles of shampoo etc.
2. Don’t Forget the Cleaning Inspection. Landlords Are Ruthless
If there’s ever a time to be scrubbing walls, now is ittt. So put your dignity apart and get down and dirty. Or you could just risk losing your deposit up to you. But I promise you a clean space not only will make it easier to pack and find things, but also increase the slimmm possibility of getting at least some of that deposit back.
3. Store Don't Struggle
If, like most students, you don’t have a car and live far from uni, then honestly, save yourself the stress of carrying everything on the train or worse, a plane! And use student storage. Student storage services like Spaceways will give you the boxes to pack everything, pick it up from your accommodation and deliver it back whenever and wherever you need it.
4. Only Take What You’ll Actually Wear at Home (Sorry, Cowboy Hat)
Put down the goddam pigeon mask, you don’t need it!
But here’s what you do need:
- Bathrooms essentials
- Medication or prescriptions
- Laptop and important documents
- Summer clothes
- 2 or 3 pairs of shoes
- Headphones and chargers
Simple as thatttt. Leave the northface puffer alone, it’s had enough wear. Suns out guns outtt.
5. Say Goodbye to the Room But Keep the Memories
When I say keep the memories I mean the pictures, not the pint glasses you stole from the pub…Well, fine. Maybe just one.
But definitely get rid of your sneaky links’ hoodie, that should’ve been gone longgg time ago. It’s not worth keeping, trust me. It’s bad vibes. Make sure to say bye bye driver, and thank you to your room. It really has been there for you at rock bottom, many, many times.
How Student Storage Makes Moving Out 100x Easier
When moving out of uni, student storage is your friend. Storage by the box services like Spaceways, let you store all your uni stuff for such affordable prices. Saving you so much money especially if you’re an international student or live far away and don’t have a car.
Benefits of Student Storage:
- Pick-up and delivery services
- No car needed
- More affordable than renting a storage unit
- Student discountsss
So don’t struggle in silence, just dump all your baggage onto someone else (literally!)
DID SOMEBODY SAY FREE COLLECTION?!?? 👀📦
Spaceways really said “we’ll come get your stuff so you don’t have to lift a single finger” 💅 Zero effort. Zero stress. Zero £ for collection.
Last-Minute Checklist for Moving Out of Uni
- Pack essentials bag
- Label boxes
- Take meter readings
- Return keys
- Cry (optional)
The End. Finally. We Made It.
Honestly, you’ll be fine. Everything will get packed up, somehow… and you’ll have the best summer of your life.
But remember to sharpen the axe before you swing, meaning a bit of preparation and organisation can go a long way and save you lotsss of stress.
So goodluck! You’ve got this and we’ll see you at the other end. And by we I mean Spaceways. Because you really should book your student storage…
MOVING OUT OF UNI? 😩📦
Don’t stress babe, we’ll collect it 💅 No dragging boxes. No begging your dad for the car. No emotional damage.
