Is it normal to have this many boxes when moving into Residence ?

[UnatcoAgent]

I have 5 boxes right now, filled mostly with computer stuff. Loading my art equipment and clothing I am guessing will be another 4 boxes (these boxes vary in size, but on average say the size of a 19inch monitor) and my 17inch monitor and 13inch tv. I don't know how long its going to take me to move these boxes from my car into my residence room on the 4th floor, frankly I am a little worried. Its a lot of stuff, but its nothing I don't need, thats the thing...

Opinions ?

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

thats about what I will be taking in next semester, so I hope so.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Go nekkid.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

I am really thinking about the shear amount of people moving in on the same day, especially with the double cohort. If say, 500 people move in on monday, and they all have the same amount of stuff, its going to be a jungle...

I'm trying to get there as early as possible, like 7am.

 

[Sachmho]

could be a bit much for a dorm... u do mean a dorm, right? so far i have two boxes = 2 game systems, 1 box= surround sound, 1 box = t.v., 1 box = linens and such, 1 box = monitor, 1 box = comp, 1 suitcase = clothes... hmm this actually might be quite cozy... haha oh well

 

[Orsorum]

Depends on the person/hall/age, etc. For me, it usually took me three or four loads from the car to the room. That's not including subsequent trips over other weekends.

Computer/monitor was one trip, clothes were two trips, bedding/linens were one, miscellaneous stuff was at least another three trips.

So, yes.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

This is my list breakdown:

Box #1 - Personal Products, shampoo soap that sort of thing, combs and other toiletries. Not a very big box.

Box #2 - Multifunction Epson, power bar, tablet. Huge box since it's a big printer

Box #3 - All my computer peripherals, cords, power bar again, cd tower, all my cds, dvd's, hand-vac and a towel to pack it down. Mediocre size box.

Box #4 - PC (origional box for the case, very snug with the molded styrofoam)

Box #5 - Altec Lansing 4100 5.1 system

To be added:

Box #6 - Clothes

Box #7 - Clothes

Box #8 - Clothes, Linen, shoes


Also I have my Logitech Elite Keyboard and MS Optical mouse in their cases sitting out, and my monitor and tv :S:S:S

 

[Anubis]

i didnt have boxes buti had a lotta crap

2 19 in monitors
comp/ comp stuff
3 duffels of clothes
27 in tv
4 3ft floor standing speakers
2 center speakers
2 rears
shelf for TV/receiver/cd/dvd bout 3 feet tall 3 feet wide 2 feet deep
receiver
CD
DVD
DVDs
AC window unit
Stop sign
other random crap

 

[Ness]

That sounds like more than you need. You must be a freshman. You will learn by your sophmore year that you only take your linens, towels, and only the clothes that will fit in the dresser they give you. That should be no more than 3 or 4 boxes. Then you have a computer, a single.. solitary computer, TV and 1 or 2 game systems. I say 1 or 2, because on a college campus, the friends you make are likely to have anything you don't bring. You can just play/borrow theirs and save yourself the space and boxes. Trust me here. With a computer like the one you described, there really isn't much reason to bring a stereo, either. Just wasted space. Not to mention that any stereo worth bringing gets you frequent visits from the people above and below you, and sometimes the stupif softball players down the hall who like to go to bed at 7 O'clock on Friday night. Whatever.


5 boxes max, really. I suggest buying a foot locker or a trunk or something, putting all of your computer stuff in there, save for the monitor and tower. That way, you also have some extra room for extra clothes that you might get while you are at school. Get one study enough, and it doubles as a seat.




Bring a toothbrush, but not shampoo, soap, etc. It takes too long to truck all that stuff upstairs, especially on move-in day, when everyone else is taking all their crap.
Set aside about $100 to buy groceries and shampoo and the like when you get their. Not only is is cheaper around college campuses, but that, again, is less you have to worry about unpacking, etc. You don't realize how much of a mess move in day is until you go through it once. Then you laugh the next year when you see some stupid freshmen showing up with a freakin' U-Haul loaded to the roof.


Most important advice ever:
You will likely be home once or twice before X-Mas break anyway, so if you don't need something, keep it at home until you've been there a while and know you need it. People end up taking so much CRAP to school only to have it sit around forever.
NEVER take all of your CDs in jewel cases. Grab a huge CD binder and put them in there. Just make sure you stick it somewhere safe so it doesn't get stolen.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: ness1469
That sounds like more than you need. You must be a freshman. You will learn by your sophmore year that you only take your linens, towels, and only the clothes that will fit in the dresser they give you. That should be no more than 3 or 4 boxes. Then you have a computer, a single.. solitary computer, TV and 1 or 2 game systems. I say 1 or 2, because on a college campus, the friends you make are likely to have anything you don't bring. You can just play/borrow theirs and save yourself the space and boxes. Trust me here. With a computer like the one you described, there really isn't much reason to bring a stereo, either. Just wasted space. Not to mention that any stereo worth bringing gets you frequent visits from the people above and below you, and sometimes the stupif softball players down the hall who like to go to bed at 7 O'clock on Friday night. Whatever.


5 boxes max, really. I suggest buying a foot locker or a trunk or something, putting all of your computer stuff in there, save for the monitor and tower. That way, you also have some extra room for extra clothes that you might get while you are at school. Get one study enough, and it doubles as a seat.




Bring a toothbrush, but not shampoo, soap, etc. It takes too long to truck all that stuff upstairs, especially on move-in day, when everyone else is taking all their crap.
Set aside about $100 to buy groceries and shampoo and the like when you get their. Not only is is cheaper around college campuses, but that, again, is less you have to worry about unpacking, etc. You don't realize how much of a mess move in day is until you go through it once. Then you laugh the next year when you see some stupid freshmen showing up with a freakin' U-Haul loaded to the roof.


Most important advice ever:
You will likely be home once or twice before X-Mas break anyway, so if you don't need something, keep it at home until you've been there a while and know you need it. People end up taking so much CRAP to school only to have it sit around forever.
NEVER take all of your CDs in jewel cases. Grab a huge CD binder and put them in there. Just make sure you stick it somewhere safe so it doesn't get stolen.

Very good advice, thanks!

I'm such a n00b, good lord I looked again at the sea of boxes...