{"id":951,"date":"2010-08-01T17:49:47","date_gmt":"2010-08-01T11:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=951"},"modified":"2013-07-15T07:46:41","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T12:46:41","slug":"heading-off-to-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/heading-off-to-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Heading off to college"},"content":{"rendered":"

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More than just getting your clothes together and buying your books, heading off to college is best done with great organization.\u00a0 It takes some time, but it is well spent!<\/p>\n

Start with a great list.\u00a0 Think about the very small space you will be living in and sharing.\u00a0\u00a0 What is most essential for your comfort and success?\u00a0 Everyone is different, but most agree that laptop, clothes, bedding, small refrigerator and a few other items are at the top of the list.\u00a0 Keep this list handy so that you are not easily distracted to add more and more.\u00a0\u00a0 You will thrive in a decluttered environment and your space will be small.<\/p>\n

Now that you know what you need, eliminate what you will not use.\u00a0\u00a0 We are blessed with an abundance of clothes, so let’s share these blessing with others.\u00a0\u00a0 Start with a serious sorting of what really needs to go!\u00a0 You will clear space for the rest of the process this way.<\/p>\n

Next gather your goodies together that are going with you.\u00a0 View them all together so you can really see what you are taking.\u00a0 Time to start gathering what you wil take in 66 quart tubs to travel safely to the new destination.\u00a0 Be sure to carefully pack things that will leak or break.\u00a0 Be sure to keep important papers like college registration\u00a0documents and medical information\u00a0in a special spot to keep close by.<\/p>\n

Before you start unpacking, think through the space.\u00a0\u00a0 Think through all the activities you are doing in your room.\u00a0\u00a0 Note where the outlets and computer connections for technology are.\u00a0 Where will you get ready in the morning?\u00a0 \u00a0Think through the game plan of where you will put on makeup, dry hair, do homework and entertain new friends.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mark\u00a0spots with post its where things will go.<\/p>\n

NOW you are ready to shop!\u00a0 Here are a few great products to help in small spaces.<\/p>\n\n\t\t