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With summer approaching, most kids' minds aren't on school. Not unless they are graduating seniors in high school. I have one, and her head is firmly set on summer preparation for going away to college. There are a million details confronting us at every step. Planning for housing on campus, tracking down the right tech equipment and dorm appliances are among the immediate thoughts. Of course, I remember how useful my backpack was in my college years, and I would have loved a messenger bag. Oversized totes were too much, but the messenger style is crossbody carry, which is a comfortable choice for trekking way across campus. She's attending my alma mater, and the expansion is the last few decades makes the trek even greater.
One of my planning strategies for getting her stuff moved is using the mail. This can be a little tricky if your child lives on campus. A PO box is great for mailing packages, but you need it set up in advance if you are going to ship things before she gets there. Unfortunately, PO boxes aren't good for accepting UPS deliveries. Find out if your child's dorm accepts UPS deliveries on behalf of students. Check into alternatives to a traditional post office for mail and package delivery. A UPS store, for example, often has PO boxes for rent, and they will serve as a physical location for package delivery. A lot to think through? You bet!
Not only will this approach work nicely for litte stuff like school bags for college students, but also it will allow you to get that mini fridge ordered and delivered in plenty of time. Are you going to a summer orientation? That's the best time to hash it all out. Next best, call your residential life office and get some ideas about shipping options.
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