Labor Day weekend means that it’s just about time to head-off to boarding school and it’s time to conclude our packing series.  Make sure to run through our suggestions and your school’s packing list.

Pick-up any last minute items and make sure you have everything everything. Your packing at this point should be a process of reduction. Leave what you don’t need  at home.

Give yourself time; finish-up a few days early. And, circling back to one our very first suggestions, work together and get along with your parents. No one want more for you than they do.

Have a great school year.

Pack Efficiently
If traveling by car, pack in “milk crate” type containers. They make moving into the dorm and setting up your room easier.

End Vacations a Few Days Early
Give yourself at least 3 days of transition time before you have to leave for boarding school.

Don’t Bring too Much!
Too much ‘stuff’ makes passing room inspection very tricky. You can always bring more when you come back from breaks. Plus, with experience under your belt, you’ll know what you really need.

Do Well and Good luck!
You will love it. You will, at times, hate it. But, you will mostly love it.

Get Along With Your Parents
Believe it or not, you will miss them. Their love and support has gotten you to this point.

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