Whether you are heading home for summer or preparing for life beyond university, the end of term can bring additional stress, especially if you are packing up the past three years (or longer) into boxes.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, don’t. Vanguard Self Storage has been helping people move and store their belongings for six decades, with students being a big part of it. From smart storage solutions to customer-first policies, we’re proud to be the team students trust when it matters most. We are here to make life simpler, which is why we have created a guide to help plan smarter, pack better and move easier.
Planning for the move
You know this, don’t leave everything to the last minute. Regardless of your situation, planning gives you time to make smart choices. Create a checklist of what’s to be moved, what’s to be stored and what you can donate or recycle.
The more you can sort now, the easier the move will be.
General packing tips
If you are packing up your possessions, you need to box clever. Here are our top five tips:
- Invest in strong boxes and heavy-duty tape
- Use vacuum bags to save space
- Label or colour code your boxes
- Always put the heavy items, like books at the bottom
- Don’t overfill as you might be the one having to carry it
Packing efficiently means fewer trips and a faster, less stressful move. With the right approach, you will protect your belongings, stay organised and make the whole process a lot easier.
Packing the essentials
A common mistake people make is boxing up everything together. Always keep a dedicated essentials box or bag close at hand for important documents and things you might need immediate access to. These include:
- Passport, driving licence, birth certificate
- Phone chargers or power banks
- Important electricals
- Toiletries and medications
- Other valuables
Moving can be hectic, and the last thing you want is to rummage through packed boxes for something critical. Keeping your most important items close, you’ll make settling into your new home much easier. It’s a simple step that makes a big difference.
Student storage solutions
Heading home for summer or not sure where you’ll be off to next? This is where student storage comes in. At Vanguard, we offer secure, flexible, solutions where you can store what you don’t need now and access it easily when you return.
To make things even simpler, many of our locations offer a free “Man & Van” service, helping you move your belongings from student housing to storage without the hassle.
Fair-priced storage
We understand that students have a limited budget, but we offer a Price Guarantee, so you’ll never pay more than a new customer for the same unit at your location. Because no one likes hidden surprises.
Explore our student storage options here