BY COURTNEY DITTO
Contributor
AND TAYLOR MABELITINI
Contributor
The day of first moving out and into the world for the first time is long awaited. There’s nothing quite like that final step of claiming a sense of independence, no rules or regulations. After the excitement has worn off, it’s easy to drown in the stress that comes with moving out.
Visiting apartments, information about security deposits, rent, utilities, square footage and whether renters’ insurance is truly needed, flood the mind when it comes to apartment searching.
Director of WCC’s Financial Aid Lori Trapp said, “Understand that you won’t end up living like you did at your parents, it’s very different. It can be very rewarding and you should be proud of that.”
Moving out, though very stressful, is one of the best experiences when embracing true adulthood.
“It’s a little bit of both excitement and stress. It’s excitement at first to prove your independence to your parents, but it’s also scary,” said criminal justice major Meera Martin. “In theory, it sounds easy, but then you think about rent and groceries and it can get very scary.”
If the thought of living with your parent freaks you out even more than moving does, there’s a solution. Check out this quick how-to guide to make your experience a smoother transition.
Before you move:
Apartment search sites to know:
When looking for items to fill your new place:
Things to keep in mind for move-in day:
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