Moving Out 2.0

After months of waiting the time has finally arrived for me to move into my first proper flat. Like a lot of first year university students I stayed in university accommodation last year, meaning I was still under the presence of security, accommodation services and student volunteers. We actually signed the lease for our flat back in January so the whole flat situation had been put to the back of my mind as exams, moving out of accommodation and general life took over. If you are ever looking for a flat in a city with a heavy student population my main tip would be to start look early on in the year, we started pretty much straight after Christmas break and were fortunate to get the 3rd flat we visited however I know of others that struggled finding places particularly later on in the year.

Having moved back home for the summer but still working in Edinburgh, the thought of being able to leave within the hour of my shift has made me so unbelievably happy. One of the most obvious things to do in preparation for moving is to make a list of both things that need done, and things you are planning on taking. However, despite doing this, I still managed to forgot coat hangers and an extension lead for the second year in a row. Go figure. I am also a big fan of using suitcases and asda bags over boxes - mainly for ease when carrying up the three flights of winding stairs to your top floor flat.

If you are moving out for the first time I would recommend making either your room, or at least one room in your flat, as comfortable and/or homey as soon as possible. Whether its putting up photos or putting a particular blanket on your bed, having something familiar around you will often help those first nights away. 

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