Are you about to embark on your college career? You are entering a new phase in your life of independence and learning. You may be leaving home for the first time and are planning to live on campus in student accommodation. This is an exciting time, but it can also throw up some challenges especially if your place of study is far away from your home. You will need to learn to manage your belongings in a limited living space.
If you are a returning student you could be transitioning between dorms or apartments, or you may face issues of where to keep your belongings during the summer break.
Using a self storage facility to store your possessions during these transitional periods is a tried and tested solution to the problem of where to keep your stuff. It offers all students a secure and convenient answer and eases the burden of storage while encouraging a more organised and stress-free college experience.
Here are some of the Benefits of Self Storage for College Students
Make the most of your available space.
Living in a small space like a cramped dorm or a small, shared apartment can lead to the cluttering up of the space that is already limited. It is difficult to focus on academics when you are living in a disorganised environment. Self storage offers a solution by providing extra space to store those seasonal items, sports equipment, textbooks, and other belongings that are not often used but that get in your way. The point of using off-site storage is to keep your primary living spaces tidy and functional. This can help you with your studying as no one can concentrate fully when living in a disorganised environment.
Free up extra space in your college dorm or apartment.
You may have taken your golf clubs, bicycle, hockey gear, or other sports equipment with you to participate in your college life. But this equipment needs to be kept somewhere and your tiny dorm room will soon be filled before you know it. After all, most dorm rooms are tiny with just enough space for the basics like a bed, a desk, a chair, and a tiny cupboard for your clothes. Rent a storage unit to keep these items to keep your dorm room from looking like a disaster zone. And when you need to access any of them, getting in and out of your storage unit is easy if the facility offers extended opening hours. Treat your storage unit as though it is an extra room!
Keeps your belongings secure in self storage.
A self storage facility such as Stop & Store Fareham provides security measures such as surveillance cameras, strict access control, and staff on-site to give college students peace of mind that their goods are well-protected. Instead of leaving your belongings unattended during breaks or moving them frequently between living spaces, self-storage offers a much safer alternative.
Simplifies your summer break and semester changeovers.
Finding temporary storage solutions during the long summer break or when transitioning between academic semesters can be a challenge. Most colleges make it compulsory to clear everything out of your dorm for the long summer break. Hauling it back home is impractical and costly, especially if your home is far away from campus. Self storage provides a convenient option, allowing you to keep your belongings near campus during the break. This will simplify your next move, whether it is back to your old dorm or into a shared apartment.
Self storage for college students can be cost-effective.
As a student, you are always looking for ways to save money so you may not be in the financial position to rent a larger room or apartment solely for accommodating your extra belongings. The monthly rental storage fees for a self storage unit are lower and to make it even more cost-effective, rent a storage unit together with a few of your trusted friends or roommates and split the cost between you. This is an economical way of managing the storage of your extra possessions.
Do you have the chance to study abroad or take up an internship?
Many college students opt for programmes to study abroad, or internships that require them to leave campus for an extended period. If you have a chance to experience either of these, even if it is for a semester, don’t let the problem of what to do with your belongings hold you back. Instead of burdening friends or family with the responsibility of storing your belongings, self-storage provides the ideal solution. You can confidently begin your international or off-campus experiences, knowing that your possessions are secure in a reliable storage facility. When you return you know that your belongings will be waiting for you to pick them up, and they will still be in one piece.
Live in a clutter-free environment by renting a self storage unit.
As a student, you need to live in an environment that decreases your levels of stress and anxiety to allow you to focus on academics. One way to achieve this is to keep your living conditions clutter-free, clean, and organised, allowing you to focus on important things like submitting your assignments on time and passing your exams.
Stop & Store Fareham: Affordable Self Storage for College Students
Once you have decided on renting a unit for the short-term or long-term storage of your belongings while you are at college, here are some very good reasons to rent one from our facility.
- Our security is top-notch, with monitored CCTV, intruder alarms, a fully fenced perimeter, and strict access control at the gate.
- We have different-sized units for you to choose from, so even if you decide to share the space with your roommates, we have the right space for you.
- Our units are easily accessible for loading and offloading. We are open from 8 am to 8 pm for your convenience.
- We offer discounts for certain sized units, so please check our website for details.
- Please check the reviews from our customers.
Please contact our friendly team on Tel: 01329 556174