{"id":1002,"date":"2025-07-30T22:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2025-07-30T22:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:41:40","slug":"college-storage-what-to-take-leave-and-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/college-storage-what-to-take-leave-and-store\/","title":{"rendered":"College Storage: What to Take, Leave, and Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents\"><ol><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/college-storage-what-to-take-leave-and-store\/#why-knowing-what-to-take-to-college-and-leave-behind-is-important\">Why Knowing What to Take to College (and Leave Behind) is Important<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/college-storage-what-to-take-leave-and-store\/#what-you-should-take-to-college\">What You Should Take to College<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/college-storage-what-to-take-leave-and-store\/#what-you-should-not-take-to-college\">What You Should Not Take to College<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/college-storage-what-to-take-leave-and-store\/#what-to-put-into-your-college-storage-unit\">What to Put into Your College Storage Unit<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/college-storage-what-to-take-leave-and-store\/#find-an-nsa-storage-unit-near-you-this-semester\">Find an NSA Storage Unit Near You This Semester<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the start of the college school year gets closer, many students are busy preparing for the big move. If that&#8217;s you, one of the questions you probably have is what to take with you, what to leave home, and what to store. That can be a hard question, especially if this is your first college semester. At home you have the space for everything you need, want, and like. At college, your dorm or apartment is likely going to be much smaller, so bringing everything just isn\u2019t possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you figure things out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/\">NSA Storage<\/a> is here with actionable tips and help. Read on to find out more and make sure that your college living quarters aren\u2019t too cramped or overloaded this fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-knowing-what-to-take-to-college-and-leave-behind-is-important\">Why Knowing What to Take to College (and Leave Behind) is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who\u2019s been to college will tell you that the average dorm is very small. Typically, you have enough for some basic furniture like a bed, night table, some clothes, a desk, and a mini fridge. But that&#8217;s about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring too much stuff with you and you might find that you have no room to stretch, breathe, and be comfortable. Your roommate might not be too happy about it either. Remember, they have to share that small space with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, you should only bring things you definitely need while you\u2019re at school. This will reduce your stress, keep things organized, and keep things friendly between you and your roomie. Plus, it will reduce the actual physical stress and strain of moving all that stuff back and forth during every break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-should-take-to-college\">What You <em>Should<\/em> Take to College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several things you will definitely need at college whether you&#8217;re in a dorm or off-campus apartment. Below is a comprehensive list of those items to help you start packing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2542575465-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A female college student studying with a textbook and laptop at a desk in her dorm.\" class=\"wp-image-1004 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2542575465-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2542575465-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2542575465-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2542575465-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2542575465-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>College Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your phone and charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your computer or laptop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notebooks, pens, highlighters, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A backpack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A printer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bed (if none is provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One night table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One bookshelf (if space permits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Some college dorms come with all of the furniture included so be sure to check ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bedding for your bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toiletries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A laundry basket or hamper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clothes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clothing is a tough call, especially if you\u2019re fond of dressing nicely. Again, with such a small space, you need to pick and choose correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comfortable clothes for lounging and studying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall weather or winter clothing depending on where you go to school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletic closing if you\u2019re on a sports team or exercise a lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One nice, full, matching outfit for special occasions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Comfort Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A small fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small (and safe) space heater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs of family and friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kitchen Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most dorms don&#8217;t have kitchens but most off-campus apartments do. As with everything else, pick and choose wisely depending on what your situation will be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, for example, you&#8217;re going to be eating in the school cafeteria all the time, you might not need anything. If you live off campus and will cook for yourself daily, though, you might need a lot more. Below is a list of the basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A mini fridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A reusable water bottle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small microwave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One mug, one glass, and one set of utensils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One pot and one pan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several stackable plastic storage containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sports Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have the space and use them frequently, you might want to bring your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bicycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golf clubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skateboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roller blades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric scooter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-should-not-take-to-college\">What You Should<em> Not<\/em> Take to College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2215695079-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A college student unpacking a lot of stuff from a car onto a curb.\" class=\"wp-image-1003 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2215695079-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2215695079-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2215695079-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2215695079-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2215695079-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space you\u2019ll have at college is going to be small. To make sure yours isn\u2019t filled to the brim with stuff you don\u2019t need or use, leave the following items at home:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large piece of furniture like sofas and recliners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A queen or king size bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collections, knickknacks, all of your childhood toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate items like TVs or microwaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large kitchen appliances like blenders, toasters, air fryers, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-put-into-your-college-storage-unit\">What to Put into Your College Storage Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section is for you if you\u2019re going to school far enough from home that going back isn\u2019t easy. Renting a storage unit near campus can be very helpful, especially if you share it with a roommate or two. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can store things between semesters or when you take a semester to study abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won\u2019t have to move stuff back-and-forth every break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your dorm or apartment will be more open and less cramped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a list of the items you can store in a storage unit near your college or university campus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sports gear like bicycles, golf bags, scooters, free weights, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Off-season clothing. (Winter coats, boots, gloves, hats, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of your holiday decorations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitcases and travel bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A car or motorcycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/\">storage unit<\/a> during school, during breaks, or both. Frankly, if you&#8217;ve followed our advice and only taken what you truly need to college, you might not need a storage unit while school is in session. However, to make your breaks less stressful and more enjoyable, having a storage unit near campus is a big plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"find-an-nsa-storage-unit-near-you-this-semester\">Find an NSA Storage Unit Near You This Semester<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College is a time in your life that you will likely remember forever. If you only take what you need, those memories will be more positive and peaceful, thanks to less stress due to cramped quarters and unhappy roommates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/\">NSA Storage<\/a> we help college students every year to keep their dorms and apartments clutter-free and more spacious. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/storage-help\/types-of-storage\/self-storage\">storage units<\/a> are safe, well-lit, and have excellent security features. Many of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/storage\">storage facilities<\/a> are near college campuses, too, which makes things even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsastorage.com\/storage\">reserve a storage unit online<\/a> today and start using it ASAP to make your college experience more enjoyable. Until then, best of luck this semester reaching your goals and achieving your dreams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents: As the start of the college school year gets closer, many students are busy preparing for the big move. If that&#8217;s you, one of the questions you probably have is what to take with you, what to leave home, and what to store. 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