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You had an amazing year at college and made so many new friends. You aced your classes, discovered a career path, and finally got used to living in the dorms. But summer is here, and it's time to move out of the dorms again! Do you have to pack up everything and haul it back to your parents again?

Not necessarily. You can instead find some great summer storage options for your stuff. Doing so can help you and your parents and make this process a lot easier and much less annoying every year. Here's what you need to know about your summer storage options and how they can help make your college life that much better.

Why Do College Students Need Summer Storage?

Finding a high-quality summer storage option in your college town provides many benefits that may work well for your needs. While it might seem like an unnecessary expense, your parents might think otherwise. Here are a few ways that it can benefit you:

• Avoids Multiple Moves: When you store your stuff for summer in your college town, you avoid multiple annoying moves that may also require your parents to visit you several times.
• Protects Your Goods: Storage centers typically have high-security options, including cameras and guards, that can protect your items. They also include temperature-controlled options as well.
• Makes Move-In Easier: You'll only be out of your college dorms for a few months during the summer, so keeping your stuff in storage makes it easier to move back in later.
• Keeps Your Parent's House Clean: If your parents don't have a big house and your stuff clutters it up, summer storage should make them a lot happier.

Summer storage also helps you store any large items that you may keep in your dorm room, such as a twin bed or sofa, that may make your room more comfortable. In this way, you should have no difficulty getting all your gear back into your dorm and transitioning back to college life.

What Size Storage Unit is Ideal for Students?

You probably don't need to get an excessively large storage unit for your college gear. If you can fit everything you own into a dorm, you likely don't need a storage facility any bigger than 5x5. This size should help you store a variety of items, including your clothes and some small furniture.

However, if you have a sofa or twin bed, as mentioned earlier, you might want a larger unit. A 5x10 should be more than enough for you. You can store your furniture here and place your other items on top to keep them comfortable and compact your storage space at the same time. Win-win!

Larger storage spaces may also work well if you share a dorm with a good friend, and they need to store some items. However, you should make sure that you split the costs to minimize your expenses. That all depends on how much you store, though, as a few of their items may not require sharing the price.

Who Will Benefit Most From Renting a Storage Unit?

When renting a storage unit, you and your parents will benefit the most. For example, you'll both benefit by not having to haul your items back to your parent's house and store them. Instead, you can take a few small trips yourself and with friends to store your items without unnecessary travel.

This benefits you heavily by cutting back on gas prices and wear-and-tear expenses on your vehicles. Rather than making several multi-hour round-trips for your items, you can just head home once after storing everything. In this way, you can enjoy more time with your folks without any issues.

Just as importantly, your parents benefit by also avoiding wear and tear problems on their vehicles. They also avoid having to take time off work to help you, which might eat into their PTO hours and may affect your potential summer plans by minimizing your vacation time.

Furthermore, it will help minimize clutter in your parents' house and keep it cleaner. We already touched on that point previously, but it is worth emphasizing. Your parents may miss you and like having you around but prefer having your belongings stored somewhere else.

How Much Does Summer Storage for College Students Cost?

The nice thing about your storage options is that they shouldn't cost you too much money. A 5x5 with no temperature control may cost as little as $20 monthly, with insurance payments that help to protect your belongings. Larger facilities with temperature control may cost $100 monthly.

That means you could pay as little as $60 to $300 for the entire summer. You might have that much student loan money hanging around that you can use to cover this cost. Or if you work during the school year or summer, you can easily pay for this cost.

Some facilities may even have monthly payment options or lump-sum options that may save you money. For example, paying for a specific longer period may help you earn a discount that may save you even more money. Talk to a few storage centers to find the best options for your needs.

Where to Buy Boxes for Moving?

When moving your items to a storage center, you can buy boxes directly from these professionals and pack your stuff right inside. These high-quality boxes typically include easy-closing lids and various sealing options that keep them strong. They can also stack comfortably to ensure you best use your compact storage space.

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