Time To Move In

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It is almost time to come back to Texas Tech for the fall semester. Are you moving into ULofts Apartments for the first time? We can not wait until you can call ULofts home. Moving into your first off campus apartment can be terrifying and exciting. Here are a few tips from USA Today to make your transition a little easier.

1. Grocery shop in bulk. Buy a bunch of meats, separate them and freeze them so you’ll have dinner ideas prepared.

2. Get to know your neighbors.

3. Make a Google doc with your roommates to document who’s bringing what so you don’t all show up on move-in day with duplicate items.

4. Your parents will probably get you a bunch of cleaning supplies for your apartment — use them.

5. Remember what grocery items you bought. And if something of yours goes missing, don’t be afraid to nicely confront your roommates about it.

6. Don’t forget to pay your rent — those late fees can be a killer.

7. Call your apartment complex prior to move-in and ask if there’s anything that doesn’t come with the apartment that you might need to purchase individually, such as a shower rod, router, nightstand, etc.

8. Buy a mattress pad.

9. Utilize your kitchen.

10. If you throw a house-warming party or kickback at your place, be prepared to clean up the leftover mess.

11. Decorate!

12. Off-campus living means no RA’s checking in on you every few days. Be sure to use your freedom wisely.

13. Always make sure you have food at your place.

14. Lock your bedroom door before leaving your apartment.

15. Don’t share your WiFi password with too many people.

16. Don’t forget to change your local address to your new residency. I sometimes still get mail from the girl who lived in this apartment before me.

17. Utilize whatever facilities your complex has to offer — pool, gym, tanning beds.

18. Keeping a mini-fridge in your room isn’t such a bad investment.

19. If you plan on inviting more than three guests over, tell your roommates.