From Campus to New State: A Post-Grad Relocation Guide

After years of hard work, you've received your well-deserved diploma. It's now time to say goodbye to the lifelong friends you made throughout your college life. You're stepping into new adventures. You've either secured a job offer in another state, or you're moving closer to your friends and/or family living in a different state. Moving from your college dorm to your new home in another state seems like a no-brainer, right? You pack up your few belongings, like most college students living the minimalist life, load them into your car, fill up the tank, and drive for hours, if not days, to your new destination. Even though you thought you had few belongings, you probably end up with a car that's fully packed with your belongings, except for the driver's seat. Fun! Katie, in the video below, did the same thing; she moved out of New York and drove for 5 days! Yes, you heard it right, 5 freaking days.

Some people even choose to rent a U-Haul truck and trailer, to put their belongings in the U-Haul truck and their vehicle in the trailer, to drive to their destination. Just like Grant, in the video below, who moved from Durham, NC to Las Vegas, Nevada, driving for over a week!

This way of moving has some perceived advantages in a lot of people's minds: the most popular being saving money. However, this may not be true, and it has many cons. First of all, you've crammed your car, and you're looking at a long, lonely drive with lots of belongings. You need to be cautious about where you park to get food or rest, since ill-intended criminals might be tempted to break into your car and steal your belongings. You might end up spending much more than you anticipated on hotels for the nights and eating out. You may even be tempted to eat a lot of junk food while driving for long hours. Also, you have to keep in mind that you'll probably get very tired and road sick, which will significantly increase the likelihood of accidents. If you're driving a U-Haul truck, just like Grant in the video above, you're putting yourself and others on the road into a lot of danger if you don't have experience driving a large truck with a vehicle on a trailer behind it. Driving a truck, especially with a car on a trailer, requires a lot of experience and attention. If you're a rookie truck driver, avoid this if you can. Moreover, in this case, you may have to pay a lot for renting the truck with the trailer too.

A Smarter and Easier Approach to Moving from Your College Town to a New State

Instead of all this hassle, consider looking into the possibility of shipping your car when moving out of your college town with an experienced auto transport company. You'll need to do a little research on potential companies before deciding which one will ship your vehicle. Our website offers a wealth of content to help you understand what to look for in an auto transport company. Once you've found a reputable carrier, you can pack your belongings into your car. However, before doing so, make sure to communicate your intention to ship your belongings inside the vehicle with the auto shipping company. This way, they can inform the car carriers about your request and perform any necessary special handling. Your car will arrive at your destination in almost no time, and you'll be able to take a comfortable flight to your new home. You'll probably end up spending less money on your move since you didn't have to drive, sleep in hotels, and eat out for days. If you've secured a job in your new state, make sure to check with your company to see if they provide relocation assistance. Good news! Most reputable companies do. If they provide relocation assistance, you get your car shipping and flight tickets reimbursed. Now, that's how a well-educated college grad moves to a new state 😉 . Good luck on your new, exciting life endeavors!