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.
人们将收拾上大学所需的物品当作人生大事，就像结婚一样。下面是如何收拾物品的建议。

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.
要知道什么东西不能带
了解不容许你带进大学的物品。大学网上都会有这方面的信息。

Step 2: Contact roommate
Contact your future roommate to discuss what each of you is brining. Some objects you only need one of.
联系室友
联系未来的室友来讨论下你们各自要带的东西。有些物品只需有1个即可。

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.
先从必需品开始收拾：合适的被褥，一条毛巾，化妆品。不要带太多东西——即使你离开家里，也能买东西。

Tips:Dorm rooms often have unusual bed sizes, like “twin extra long.” Don’t buy sheets until you know what will fit.
小贴士：寝室的床通常尺寸不规则，比如“特别长”。先知道尺寸再去买床单。

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.
不要将所有的衣服都带上
不要将所有的衣服都带上。在寒假或暑假你都能回家，到那时再收拾所需的衣服。

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.
小贴士：去大学时一个改变身份的特别机会。收拾的原则是宁可没带也不要带让你尴尬的东西。

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.
看下行囊清单
看下行囊清单来提醒自己还需要带什么其他东西。你的大学很可能会寄给你行囊清单，网上也有很多。

Step 6: Pack light
Pack as few heavy objects as possible. You will be carrying around everything you bring for the next four years.
少装东西
尽可能少装沉重的物品。未来四年你可能得随身带着所有物品。

Tips:Don’t bring more than a few books from home. You won’t have time to read them, and books are very heavy.
小贴士：不要从家里拿很多的书。你不会有时间来读书，而且书很沉。

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.
收拾好行囊并出发
收拾好行囊并出发。如果你要运箱子，给校办公室打电话来了解学校具体的位置以及能领所运送物品的时间。