subject: Student Storage Services - Takes The Pressure Off Students [print this page] The process of moving in and out of college can be a burdensome one for both parents and students. Students have to provide for storage of their essential belongings during the summer months and need them back when they return to academics during fall. Many get anxious and tense about this process and that is certainly something they can do without given the fact that they are already stressed academically.
Thankfully, specialised service companies that offer student storage facilities have proved to be a great hit and a welcome relief for students who are in desperate need of something that is convenient, affordable and hassle free. These companies provide storage places that are secure, climate controlled and insured. They are in tie ups with professional companies specialising in packing and transporting items and that gives their services the rounded edge in providing everything under one roof.
Students no longer have to contact different agencies and can get a service that is up to their requirement. The service is also offered to students wishing to study abroad and need a safe and secure student storage facility for their personal effects in their absence.
The best part of such services offered is the rather professional and smooth functioning.
The process is as under:
a) The student just needs to fill up an order form mentioning the school details and space required by them. They also have the option of calling the agency.
b) Upon receiving the request, the agency in question makes contact to ascertain the exact packing requirements so that all stuff is neatly organised and can be transported without any damage or loss.
c) The packing items are sent to the student well in advance and typically consist of bubble wrap for sensitive electronic items, labels for clear identification of the items and other boxes of various sizes to meet all needs. Enough tape and other fastening material are also sent along with the packing stuff.
d) The pick up is scheduled and the items are stored at a place proximal to the school. The storage space is climate controlled with enough security, both electronic and conventional so that there is no possibility of any theft or damage to the stored items.
e) The students as per their convenience have to fill up another form online or call the agency to schedule a time for delivery back at the school.
As far as the students are concerned, they need to play their part in ensuring that they follow certain norms before handing over the items. Upon receipt of the packing items, they need to ensure the following:
a) Ensure all the items are neatly labeled with the name and complete address on at least two sides of the boxes for clear visibility. Use of a good quality black marker is recommended.
b) Secure the boxes with tape and other fasteners.
c) Use appropriately sized boxes for the stuff. For instance, books need to be packed inside the 1.5 cubic feet box and not any other sized one.
d) Utilise cushion and other bedding as buffers for sensitive electronic items like the computer, television and music player apart from packing them in suitable boxes.
e) They must ensure that they do not pack valuable, fragile and inflammable items without the knowledge of the service provider.
The right student storage service provider can indeed make a significant positive difference and enable the students to concentrate on their academics.
