College students looking to store their belongings while they go home during the summer months love the affordable options available at Arctic Self Storage. The professional team has provided Anchorage, AK, residents with personal storage options at competitive prices for over 30 years. At Arctic Self Storage, personal storage units allow students to enjoy their summer vacations without worrying about hauling appliances and other large items home, only to bring them back after the summer.

If you use a personal storage unit to keep your textbooks, mini-fridges, and seasonal clothing safe during the summer break, you will have an easier time moving back into your dorm or apartment than many of your classmates. Nonetheless, move-in day can be hectic no matter how prepared you are. Here are five tips for moving back into your dorm:

1. Get The Specs On Your Room Before You Move In: The size and layout of each dorm room tend to vary, even within the same housing unit. While you may have been in a cramped triple room your freshman year, you may have a larger, more comfortable single your sophomore year. Speak with your housing advisor before move-in day, so you know how much space you’ll have. 
2. The Earlier You Arrive, The Better: By 2 p.m. on move-in day, any college campus is crawling with students, parents, and RA’s, crowding around each other. Try to beat the rush by arriving as early in the morning as you can; you’ll be settled in and enjoying the quad while everyone else is looking for parking.
3. Load Your Car Strategically: If you used a storage unit during the summer, your belongings are hopefully in organized boxes and crates that you can easily lift and stack into your car. Remember to load larger, heavier items first, and keep fragile, personal belongings safe and secure.
4. Clean & Decorate First: Before bringing in furniture and appliances, clean and decorate. Start the school year right by cleaning, tidying, and decorating your room before you unpack items such as your mini-fridge or microwave.
5. Don’t Take More Than You Need: The beauty of personal storage is that you can put items away for as long as you need to. If you can afford to continue renting your storage unit, use it to keep seasonal clothing and old textbooks away until you need them again. This will keep your dorm room organized and clutter-free.

In addition to personal storage units, Arctic Self Storage also provides customers with commercial, car, and boat storage. To rent a unit today, visit the website or call (907) 563-3342.