People talk about packing for college as though it were a major life event, like getting married. It’s not. Here are some tips on how to put objects in boxes.
人們將收拾上大學所需的物品當作人生大事，就像結婚一樣。下面是如何收拾物品的建議。

Step 1: Learn what you can't bring
Find out what items you’re not allowed to bring. Your college probably lists these restrictions online.
要知道什么東西不能帶
了解不容許你帶進大學的物品。大學網上都會有這方面的信息。

Step 2: Contact roommate
Contact your future roommate to discuss what each of you is brining. Some objects you only need one of.
聯系室友
聯系未來的室友來討論下你們各自要帶的東西。有些物品只需有1個即可。

Step 3: Start with basics
Start with the basics: bedding of the proper size, a towel, toiletries. Don’t go overboard—you will still be capable of purchasing objects once you leave home.
先從必需品開始收拾：合適的被褥，一條毛巾，化妝品。不要帶太多東西——即使你離開家里，也能買東西。

Tips:Dorm rooms often have unusual bed sizes, like “twin extra long.” Don’t buy sheets until you know what will fit.
小貼士：寢室的床通常尺寸不規則，比如“特別長”。先知道尺寸再去買床單。

Step 4: Don't pack all your clothes
Don’t pack every bit of clothing you own. You’ll probably go home for fall or winter break, so you can pick up what you need then.
不要將所有的衣服都帶上
不要將所有的衣服都帶上。在寒假或暑假你都能回家，到那時再收拾所需的衣服。

Tips:Going to college is a unique opportunity to change your identity. Pack accordingly—sometimes it’s better to be without an object than to have something that’s embarrassing.
小貼士：去大學時一個改變身份的特別機會。收拾的原則是寧可沒帶也不要帶讓你尷尬的東西。

Step 5: Consult packing list
Consult a packing list to remind yourself what else to bring. Your school probably sent you a list, and there are plenty online.
看下行囊清單
看下行囊清單來提醒自己還需要帶什么其他東西。你的大學很可能會寄給你行囊清單，網上也有很多。

Step 6: Pack light
Pack as few heavy objects as possible. You will be carrying around everything you bring for the next four years.
少裝東西
盡可能少裝沉重的物品。未來四年你可能得隨身帶著所有物品。

Tips:Don’t bring more than a few books from home. You won’t have time to read them, and books are very heavy.
小貼士：不要從家里拿很多的書。你不會有時間來讀書，而且書很沉。

Step 7: Load up & go
Load up your stuff and get going! If you’re shipping boxes, call the admissions office to find out exactly where and when you will be able to pick them up.
收拾好行囊并出發
收拾好行囊并出發。如果你要運箱子，給校辦公室打電話來了解學校具體的位置以及能領所運送物品的時間。