Packing up my dorm room is always a huge production because I have an absurd amount of stuff. As a junior, I have had to move out a couple times now and have adopted a fool-proof regimen when it comes to how to pack up your dorm room. Here are some of my useful tips.

1. Buy boxes from the Home Depot- They are very cheap (less then $2), are easy to assemble, and sturdy. Keep in mind though that the larger the box you buy, the more space you have, which means the heavier the box— so bigger isn’t necessarily better in the this case. When in doubt buy a few so that way you don’...