{"id":5251,"date":"2015-07-09T06:00:18","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=5251"},"modified":"2015-06-16T06:49:38","modified_gmt":"2015-06-16T11:49:38","slug":"college-preparation-and-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/college-preparation-and-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"College Preparation and Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"college<\/a><\/p>\n

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It’s a big transition that first year of college! Being sure you have the right stuff makes that transition easier. College preparation and organization make this transition easier.\u00a0 It’s important to get started with the right stuff.<\/p>\n

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Preview<\/h3>\n

Take advantage of\u00a0 your first peek at college life while\u00a0 you are registering for classes during the summer.\u00a0 Look over your space with an honest appraisal. It’s much smaller than\u00a0 you think!\u00a0 See what is built in to your room and what storage exists.\u00a0 If needed, use a tape measure too.<\/p>\n

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Less is more<\/h3>\n

For most college bound, the big items to take are clothes and technology.\u00a0 It’s tempting to try to bring it all.\u00a0 But that can lead to chaos.\u00a0 Decide on clothes by deciding on a number to take. You can can 10, 14 or or a specific number of items. Shoes and accessories are harder to store so think about practicality too.<\/p>\n

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Here are favorite college clothes storage items.<\/p>\n

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\"shoe<\/a>

Shoe organizer, not just for shoes.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"command<\/a>

Command hooks<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"hanging<\/a>

hanging shelves<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"rolling<\/a>

Three Drawer Rolling Cart<\/p><\/div>\n

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For technology, bring your game system and other goodies grouped together.\u00a0 It may not be possible to install a 52 inch screen, but you can consolidate your games.\u00a0 Use a notebook for all the CDs, a bin for the controllers, and a crate for anything else.<\/p>\n

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\"media<\/a>

Media Storage<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"media<\/a>

Shoe box for organizing your media<\/p><\/div>\n

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More than clothes<\/h3>\n

Remember, you need to be prepared for more than just partying. \u00a0 Prepare for studying, room decorating, laundry, bathroom, and other room stuff.<\/p>\n

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  • For academics, you will need one spiral notebook for each class, a planner, flash drives, and folders for handouts.<\/li>\n
  • For laundry be sure to bring a laundry basket to tote your clothes to and from the laundry room.<\/li>\n
  • Find out where your bath and shower are.\u00a0 A caddy is a handy tote for your shampoo, soap and more.<\/li>\n
  • Coordinate with your roommate who will have a\u00a0 mini refrigerator, microwave, and printer. Tiny spaces need just one of each of these.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    College prep time line<\/h3>\n

    \u2022 Start after your orientation week in June\/July
    \n\u2022 Break your preparation and purchases into baby steps with clothes, organizing, study stuff, and more
    \n\u2022 Create a spot to keep it in while organizing
    \n\u2022 Set a time to give away extra clothes
    \n\u2022 Group items together and label your boxes for organized packing<\/p>\n

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      It’s a big transition that first year of college! Being sure you have the right stuff makes that transition easier. 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