#BloggerBTS: College Packing Organization

My number one piece of advice when it comes to packing for school is that you have to stay organized. It all starts with lists. For example, I just sat down tonight and started cranking out a To Do List, a To Pack List, and a To Purchase List.  Now when it comes to leaving for school next week, I'll have a leg up, which means that I'll have more free time. As an incoming college sophomore, I believe my freshman year helped me prepare for this last minute packing extravaganza that I'm about to begin.

My tips for organization lists:

1. Use your preferred paper source. I'm using printer paper because it allows me to add items into the listed categories without making the list seem too disorganized.
2. Make categories. Categories help with organization!
3. It's okay to use electronics for your to-do lists if you prefer just having it on your phone. I recommend using Pages, Reminders, or Notes on your iPhone for quick list tricks. Sorry Android users, I am oblivious to apps on your device. 
4. Stick to your lists! It's okay to add things, but really think about what you're adding, especially if you're talking about your to-pack list. You can only fit so much stuff in your cars and dorms!

To Do List: 
I recommend just randomly thinking of anything you think you need to complete.

To Pack List:
CATEGORIES. That is all I have to say. Period. Divide what you want to pack into categories so that everything on your list is in the same area of your room/closet/bathroom. It will make your packing seem less hazardous; your mom and dad will thank me.

To Purchase List:
Look at your To-Do Lists and To-Pack List and figure out what you need To Purchase. This will help you determine if you can get everything in town or if you have to go out of town to purchase something. Don't forget that there is shopping in the city that your school is in. (Unless you really do go to school in the middle of no where, then bless your heart).

If you're not a fan of printer paper, you can always use notebooks or custom to-do lists. Below, I've listed some adorable notebooks that are perfect for lists and other notes (like your upcoming blog posts).

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