We’ve all been there: you’ve been busy studying all week, and it’s finally over. You made it through your last exam and the transition from school to summer begins! Then your heart sinks as you realize… you have so much to do before you leave. Your room isn’t packed up, you have so many friends to say goodbye to, and you have to do all of this in the 24 hours you have before officially leaving campus for the summer. However, this process is not inevitable. There are simple ways to avoid the stress associated with move out, so here are a few to get you started.
Clean your room
Seriously, clean it. I don’t mean the type of “cleaning” where you shove all your clothes in your hamper and toss those miscellaneous papers on your desk to deal with later; I’m talking about the type of cleaning your mom would want you to do. Yes, that means vacuuming, cleaning the dust off, organizing your drawers, and finally cleaning your bathroom. Trust me: when you’re trying to pack up and move out, the last thing you’ll want to think about is scrubbing your shower and wiping down your mirror. Not only will it save you some stress by getting it done early, but also Emory won’t charge you for moving out and leaving your dirty room behind. Oh, and speaking of cleaning…
Do your laundry
It’s easy to let the hamper fill up and use finals as an excuse, but deep down you know Mom won’t be too happy if you bring home a suitcase full of dirty clothes. While you’re studying (or procrastinating) try to take breaks every so often to throw some clothes in the wash – it’ll make you feel even more productive.
Spend time with your friends
This one sounds obvious, but college isn’t only about studying – even during finals. Strapping yourself to a chair in the Reading Room for hours on end can (and will) make you go insane. No matter how many exams you have, everyone needs some downtime. Make time to go on lunch dates, catch up at Starbucks, watch a funny movie, or lay out by the Clairmont pool. It’s kind of tough to imagine now, but you won’t see most of these people so regularly over the summer – or maybe you won’t get to see them at all. Take advantage of your time left on campus to make memories while you still can.
Love your roomie
Most people find that tensions run high toward the end of the year. What once seemed like harmless quirks may have become things you just can’t stand. Just step back and take a breather: remember everything you appreciate about her, and that you’re probably not the world’s most perfect roommate either. It’ll be much easier to get along if you reach out for a lunch date so you can chat and commiserate over finals stress. Don’t ruin your last few days on campus by making things awkward with your roommate simply because you’re stressed out.
With all these tips in mind, you should have no regrets once move out day is here.