While browsing the internet, magazines, and individual blogs, I have come across some good advice for incoming university students that isn't mentioned that often; here is a list :) :
1. If you are on vacation somewhere where things are cheaper or where the dollar/pound/euro (or whichever currency you use) is stronger than the local currency - BUY SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND (ESPECIALLY) CLOTHING THERE!
You can save a ton of money on back to school shopping -just make sure to have suitcase space ;)
2. Look up more expensive back to school items such as textbooks and electronics/appliances on craigslist, kijiji, etc.
3. Buy a refurbished computer or phone if getting a new one, or buy from a surplus/outlet/liquidation store -you can save a lot of money
4. Make a budget before heading off to university - and stick to it! If you've seen the show "Til Debt Do Us Part", follow Gale's advice and create a set budget for various expenses (food expense, clothing, entertainment, emergency fund -etc.)
5. Store all of the things you will be taking to university with you in boxes labelled with your room number + residence - it will make it a lot easier for the welcome crew to transport your stuff.
6. For clothes: Keep your clothes on their hangers and merely place a garbage bag on top of a bunch of them, poking a hole at the top for the tops of the hangers to pop out and allow the bag+contents to be hung/held. Allows for much easier packing + unpacking -and uses less space then folded clothing.
7. Make sure to pack detergent, medicine, and flip flops if you share a bathroom with others. Also bring an Agenda with you!
--more to come as I think of them
Toodles :)
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