Heading abroad next semester? Not sure what to pack? I’ve been in your shoes and understand it can be overwhelming. I also know what you’re thinking right now, how do I fit my life into only 2 suitcases for the semester?! I’m going to help you out. Call it an early Christmas present. Without further a due, I’m excited to present my Ultimate Study Abroad packing list!

Clothing:

Underwear (two week’s worth)

Socks (two week’s worth plus a pair or two of wool socks)

Undershirts

Thermal underwear

Long sleeve shirts

Short sleeve shirts

Sweatshirt/hoodie (2-3)

Sweaters

Jeans/Khakis (2-3 pair)

Shorts

A belt or two

Skirts (for the girls)

A set or two of workout clothes

Pajamas

Swimsuit (for those going to warmer climates)

Coat/Jacket (I recommend at least 2 – one for cold weather, and one that is water resistant)

At least one nice outfit for formal occasions

Flip flops/sandals of some sort (good if you’re going to a warm climate, but also good for hostel showers)

Sneakers/dress shoes/boots/rain boots

Cold weather gear (i.e. gloves/mittens, hat, scarf)

Toiletries:

TSA Compliant Toiletry Kit/ 1-quart zip-top Ziploc bags

Shampoo/Conditioner

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Soap

Deodorant

Feminine Products

Brush/Comb

Razors/other shaving supplies

Contact lenses and solution

Nail clippers

Makeup

Over-the-counter medicines

Extras:

$300 in local currency

Purse/ wallet

Important documents (passport, visa, itinerary, plane tickets, etc)

Sunglasses/ extra eye glasses/contacts

Laptop and charger (don’t forget, you’ll need an outlet adapter for the plug on your charger to work)

Camera (don't forget your cords and charger)

Bath towels

iPod/ MP3 Player

Journal/diary

Until next time…Happy Holiday’s!

All storage companies have specific rules and guidelines that spell out the things you can and cannot put into storage units. I’d like to think that it’s exceptionally obvious the items that don’t belong in storage units, but you know what, isn’t it always best to spell it out- just in case. By just in case, I’m referring to the kid that brings the equivalent of a 4-course Thanksgiving dinner to your 2pm pysch class and thinks nothing of it… You know exactly the type of kid I’m referring to. The oblivious one.

Now, let’s get this list started:

Live animals or plants. Apart from qualifying as outright cruelty, storing either will attract insects and possibly other live animals. I’m not referring to your cute pet rabbit you call Trixy, I’m talking big, fat rodents that hang with those ninja turtle characters.

Stolen property. Do I need to explain this one? I hope not. Stealing is bad.

Hazardous materials. Anything that can cause serious damage in the event of an inadvertent spill should be kept far away from, well anything important, really.

Noxious materials. These can not only result in damage to property, but also cause serious health issues to individuals exposed. Seriously guys, no noxious materials.

Flammable materials. Please note that in this case only will memorabilia pertaining to any team other than a Boston sports team not be considered as flammable.

Perishable items, like food. Don’t be silly. Seriously, don’t store food. It can go bad, start to smell, sometimes even grow things on itself. Then come the rodents.

Illegal drugs. Unless you’re looking to get arrested, I’d suggest you refrain from storing anything illegal period.

Explosives. This should go without saying, for obvious reasons.

Firearms or weapons. If you own a gun, you got it for a reason, either you enjoy hunting or you got it for protection. Either way, you’ll want that sucker on you or stored safely at home. Let’s keep it that way.

People. While it sounds kind of funny, if this thought seriously crossed your mind, you should go directly to a counselor. Or a mental health clinic.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this lesson on what not to store with us.

Until next time,

Ashley

Summer has come to an end, school has started, and the holidays are just around the corner. You know what this means, right? Fall has finally settled in. Along with the weather changes, our wardrobes have also begun the transition from the breezy materials of summer to warmer and heavier winter clothing. If you’ve found yourself bundled up and huddled in your warm dorm room only to realize that your space is still cluttered with your summer wardrobe lying around, no worries. Campus Crate student storage provides a great opportunity for de-cluttering your dorm any time of year.

No one needs to have access to summer clothing during the winter, so take out all of your summer items and pack them away with Campus Crate until summer returns. You can leave some of the clothing accessible, like t-shirts and a few pairs of shorts, but your winter clothing should have prime real-estate for the cold weather approaching. If you haven’t done it already, this is a good time to do a quick inventory of any gaps you have in your wardrobe.  Check to make sure that your mittens have mates and make a list of things you need.

With music from your favorite Pandora station, a friend by your side, and the right mindset- your end of summer transition will be easier than you thought.

Happy Packing!

<3ash

Well another school year is here (already!!) - We hope your summer was good!!

For you Semester Abroad students, your adventure will be here before you know it.  Let Campus Crate Student Storage take care of your storage needs while you are off and running on your advertures during your time abroad.  Keep Campus Crate in mind for all your student storage needs where you'll never have to worry about your stuff while you're away.

Hey guys!

I bet everyone's getting realll excited for Spring Break 2011, huh?!? It's right around the corner. Next thing you know, you'll be packing up all your stuff and heading home for the summer...that's where I come into play. I want to take this time to share with everyone Campus Crate's pick-up dates. What does this mean, you ask? Let me explain. Campus Crate will be heading to a campus near you in the very near future. We want to give you as much time as possible to plan what you may or may not want stored away for the summer. Once you decide, head to the 'Order now' page, choose your school & which items you want stored then leave the rest up to us!

Pick-up dates by school

Babson College- Thursday, May 5, 2011 & Friday, May 6, 2011

Bentley University- Wednesday, May 11, 2011 & Thursday, May 12, 2011

Boston College- Monday, May 16, 2011, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 & Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Boston University- Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Bowdoin College- Thursday, May 19, 2011 & Friday, May 20, 2011

Dartmouth College- Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Emerson College- Thursday, May 5, 2011 & Friday, May 6, 2011

Emmanuel College- Thursday, May 5, 2011 & Friday, May 6, 2011

Harvard University- Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Lesley University- Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Northeastern University- Thursday, April 28, 2011 & Friday, April 29, 2011

Plymouth State University- Thursday, May 19, 2011 & Friday, May 20, 2011

Simmons College- Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Southern New Hampshire University- Thursday, May 5, 2011 & Friday, May 6, 2011

Tufts University- Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

University of New Hampshire- Wednesday, May 18, 2011 & Thursday, May 19, 2011

Wellesley College- Thursday, May 12, 2011 & Friday, May 13, 2011

Wentworth Institute of Technology- Thursday, May 5, 2011 & Friday, May 6, 2011

Wheelock College- Thursday, May 5, 2011 & Friday, May 6, 2011

That's all for now. Later party people!

<3Ashley

Happy Monday all! How bout that Superbowl? For a minute in the second quarter I thought the game was all over but the Steelers made a comeback to make it exciting. Thanks Ben.

Naturally being the day after the Superbowl I’m wondering what everyone’s favorite commercials were. Personally, I laughed hardest at the chimps from the Careerbuilder.com commercial. I mean, who hasn’t been stuck next to a car that parked way to close. Everyone has so everyone can relate. Normally I’m let down with all the hype about the commercials but this year was better, in my eyes. So congrats are in order not only for the pack but for the advertisers for stepping up their games. Well done. And can I just say, all that yellow on the field last night was confusing. We need our beloved red, white and blue on the field and we need it now.