IT’S ALMOST TIME!!! Move in day is so close! This year I know what to expect from all my classes and professors, my coaches, and I already have a great group of friends. This time last year though, I was excited and nervous at the same time. I didn’t know what to expect from anyone, nor did I have any friends here yet. Some of us here at MU want to make your move in day a little bit easier than when we moved in. Here are some great tips I think will be useful; the last couple are from other MU students!

• Be aware of what you can and cannot bring! This link from the MU website will tell you what you can and cannot bring, room dimensions, and hall amenities: https://www.manchester.edu/student-life/student-experience-center/residential-life-home/new-student-information/residence-hall-planning-information
• For mini-fridges and any heavy items, bring a dolly if you have access to one.
• Check your room before moving things in. If you want to rearrange your room, you won’t have anything in your way!
• Make sure you tape drawers shut on storage bins, nightstands, etc. so they don’t slide open.
• If anything isn’t in working condition in the room, make sure you take a picture of it so you don’t get charged for breaking it.
• At home, pack how you’ll want to unload. If you want to get the heavy stuff in your room first, pack it last and vice versa.
• Put trash bags around any hanging clothes. They won’t get dirty on the trip to campus, and you won’t have to waste time hanging them back up!
• Bring in rugs first! This was a personal mistake that cost me an extra 20 minutes of re-moving items to put the rug down.
• Plan where you’ll want the TV. If you have a cable cord, make sure your TV will reach the box. This will prevent having to buy a longer cord and/or having to rearrange items.
• Pack a drink for when you get here. It’ll probably be warm and you’ll be moving a lot; don’t let yourself get thirsty.

• Emily Ewen says: For those living in East and Schwalm, bring in your fans before anything else to help cool off while moving in.
• Joe Gallatin says: Don’t be afraid to take part in the Welcome Week activities.
• Brittany Udell says: If you’re bring a car to campus, don’t forget to get your parking permit online. It’s free!