yannarc
I'm from the midwest and planning to go to college on the west coast (California specifically). I was wondering if there were any programs out there designed to help students out who plan on attending college so far from home. Driving there isn't an option so I'll be taking a plane which means that I can only carry select items with me and shipping the rest of my things is going to be very expensive. There is so much to be done and money is pretty tight. If anyone can help me that would be fantastic!
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I attended college far from home, too. Don't worry -- it's a really common situation! I only brought what I could fit in 3 suitcases on a plane (almost entirely clothes) and it was fine. I wouldn't recommend shipping stuff. You don't really need that much -- clothes, two towels, two sets of sheets, personal hygiene items.
Your dorm will come with many things -- you will have a desk, chair, bed, etc. You'll have a dining hall for your food so you won't need to bring things for cooking (maybe just some solo cups and one set of silverware). If you want a fridge or microwave, talk to your roommate, because they might already be bringing one!
Also, you should know that some stores like Bed Bath & Beyond (stores that cater to college students) will let you order at one store and then pick up all your items at another store.
I assure you though that you need fewer things than you think. If you look around your room I am sure it looks like a lot of stuff, but remember you don't actually need all that! Also, if you go home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, remember that you can pick up extra stuff then.
I attended college far from home, too. Don't worry -- it's a really common situation! I only brought what I could fit in 3 suitcases on a plane (almost entirely clothes) and it was fine. I wouldn't recommend shipping stuff. You don't really need that much -- clothes, two towels, two sets of sheets, personal hygiene items.
Your dorm will come with many things -- you will have a desk, chair, bed, etc. You'll have a dining hall for your food so you won't need to bring things for cooking (maybe just some solo cups and one set of silverware). If you want a fridge or microwave, talk to your roommate, because they might already be bringing one!
Also, you should know that some stores like Bed Bath & Beyond (stores that cater to college students) will let you order at one store and then pick up all your items at another store.
I assure you though that you need fewer things than you think. If you look around your room I am sure it looks like a lot of stuff, but remember you don't actually need all that! Also, if you go home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, remember that you can pick up extra stuff then.
what can I do to fix-up my beach house? The rental next to me is almost the same but it rents for more week?
cheezelord
Here is the link to the photos http://www.joelambjr.com/rental/imgview.html?ID=70&UN=%23+074+Sea+Glass&IT=R
we were thinking of redoing it with a tiki theme or like a jimmy buffet theme. Any suggestions. We are going to be tight this year, but we know we need to invest in it. Any other suggestions? I really want to stick out in the new rental book. Less the $5,000 please. Its going on credit. Vacation rentals have been slow due to the economy.
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You have a beautiful, very large unit!
Kitchen/Dining room: has too many hard edges and is very leggy with all of the chairs & stools. I reccommend softening the look by adding some fabric and texture which will also add some color. Try draping a throw on the table or a table runner. Layer some dinnerware with bamboo chargers, dinner plates and bowls. Add some glasses and a tall centerpiece. I would even try removing a leaf and storing some of those chairs, if you could. Maybe set it for six and show off the square footage.
Family room: Centering your largest piece (sofa) at the fireplace is good. Try using the matching chairs opposite the love seat to make a grouping and add a rug large enough to have the front legs on the rug to anchor the room. It doesn't matter which side you place the love seat on. Then try placing the sofa table behind one of the pieces. It does appear that you are restricted because I believe you may have a stairway entering the space. Then, try to make a reading nook with the other chair in the corner. You will have to play around with the other table set or just store it. It is a family room first!
I know you must be thinking along the lines of a game table or extra seating. If you can store it, the renters can always bring it to the space. Are you leasing long term or short term?
It would be nice to use it outside on the deck, if it is possible. I dont' know if it is weather resistant.
For the master bedroom (floral) and second bedroom: hang the pictures 6" above the headboard to have a focal point and paint the rooms a warm beige. (Sorry, it is hard without seeing the light in the room).
For the white wicker w/yellow spreads: do the same or paint a pastel blue. Move pictures up a tad, add small vase of greens to the night stand.
Room with green/red spreads: Same thing or a cool green. Remove pictures totally, that are over the bed, add bed shirts to cover the frames. They sell bed risers at bed bath & beyond if you want to try elevating.
Do you need to have two sets of bunks? If not, set up as twins to make the room look larger. I can't imagine renting to accomodate that many people without totally destroying your place!
Pool Room/Sitting Room: Face the sofa towards the pool table and use the end tables accordingly, (not scattered). Remove the pictures near the TV so as not to draw attention to it.
Deck: Add some planters to the railings or some pots of plants to bring color. Try to have a nice seating area.
Play around. Start with your largest piece facing a focal point, bring in next largest pieces to form groups of seating. Add you lighting, trying to form a triangle around the room and lastly accessorize.
A shallow bowl with some beach sand and some tea lights would look nice on the coffee table. When grouping candle sticks, think in threes.
Good luck!
You have a beautiful, very large unit!
Kitchen/Dining room: has too many hard edges and is very leggy with all of the chairs & stools. I reccommend softening the look by adding some fabric and texture which will also add some color. Try draping a throw on the table or a table runner. Layer some dinnerware with bamboo chargers, dinner plates and bowls. Add some glasses and a tall centerpiece. I would even try removing a leaf and storing some of those chairs, if you could. Maybe set it for six and show off the square footage.
Family room: Centering your largest piece (sofa) at the fireplace is good. Try using the matching chairs opposite the love seat to make a grouping and add a rug large enough to have the front legs on the rug to anchor the room. It doesn't matter which side you place the love seat on. Then try placing the sofa table behind one of the pieces. It does appear that you are restricted because I believe you may have a stairway entering the space. Then, try to make a reading nook with the other chair in the corner. You will have to play around with the other table set or just store it. It is a family room first!
I know you must be thinking along the lines of a game table or extra seating. If you can store it, the renters can always bring it to the space. Are you leasing long term or short term?
It would be nice to use it outside on the deck, if it is possible. I dont' know if it is weather resistant.
For the master bedroom (floral) and second bedroom: hang the pictures 6" above the headboard to have a focal point and paint the rooms a warm beige. (Sorry, it is hard without seeing the light in the room).
For the white wicker w/yellow spreads: do the same or paint a pastel blue. Move pictures up a tad, add small vase of greens to the night stand.
Room with green/red spreads: Same thing or a cool green. Remove pictures totally, that are over the bed, add bed shirts to cover the frames. They sell bed risers at bed bath & beyond if you want to try elevating.
Do you need to have two sets of bunks? If not, set up as twins to make the room look larger. I can't imagine renting to accomodate that many people without totally destroying your place!
Pool Room/Sitting Room: Face the sofa towards the pool table and use the end tables accordingly, (not scattered). Remove the pictures near the TV so as not to draw attention to it.
Deck: Add some planters to the railings or some pots of plants to bring color. Try to have a nice seating area.
Play around. Start with your largest piece facing a focal point, bring in next largest pieces to form groups of seating. Add you lighting, trying to form a triangle around the room and lastly accessorize.
A shallow bowl with some beach sand and some tea lights would look nice on the coffee table. When grouping candle sticks, think in threes.
Good luck!
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