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Anyone Else Not Really "Moving" For School?

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Anyone Else Not Really "Moving" For School? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 06:07
The university housing at NYU is basically a really small dorm-room. It's furnished and you're not allowed to bring in any of your own furniture.

So basically, I'll be showing up with a couple of suitcases. I'm not even going to bother getting settled in to the extent that I did as an undergrad. I might bring a couple things to hang on the wall, but I'll only be bringing the clothes I'll need, a computer, and that's probably it.

I know some of you guys are buying condos or houses which is sort of the opposite extreme. Is anybody else just sort of showing up with a couple suitcases like me?
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Re: Anyone Else Not Really "Moving" For School? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 06:33
johnnyx9 wrote:

So basically, I'll be showing up with a couple of suitcases. I'm not even going to bother getting settled in to the extent that I did as an undergrad. I might bring a couple things to hang on the wall, but I'll only be bringing the clothes I'll need, a computer, and that's probably it.


Just remember to settle in nice and comfy. You don't want to feel like you're going to school and living in a motel.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 06:35
I'm not moving at all :-D
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 06:46
Maybe I'll decorate like an undergrad, put up some Xmas lights around the windows, super-glue beer bottle caps to the walls.

Econgirl - You're in Philly already? For some reason I thought you were in NY. That's great, I would love to not have to move.
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Re: Anyone Else Not Really "Moving" For School? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 06:55
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So basically, I'll be showing up with a couple of suitcases. I'm not even going to bother getting settled in to the extent that I did as an undergrad. I might bring a couple things to hang on the wall, but I'll only be bringing the clothes I'll need, a computer, and that's probably it.


Just remember to settle in nice and comfy. You don't want to feel like you're going to school and living in a motel.


Although it would be good prep for a career in MC
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 07:55
I'm on the other extreme end of this thread. Cramming most of the things that we value into a five cubic meter conatiner to be shipped over a week before I head home. Then gotta rent a U-haul and buy my buddy a case of beer to give me a hand with maneuvering all of it into a tiny two bedroom place.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 07:58
GMATT73 - I'm curious, how much does it cost to ship something 5 cubic feet halfway around the world?
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 08:05
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I'm on the other extreme end of this thread. Cramming most of the things that we value into a five cubic meter conatiner to be shipped over a week before I head home. Then gotta rent a U-haul and buy my buddy a case of beer to give me a hand with maneuvering all of it into a tiny two bedroom place.


May I ask why a 2 bedroom?
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 08:21
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May I ask why a 2 bedroom?


one for each of his wives.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 08:23
psshh, my wives sleep on the floor!!
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Re: Anyone Else Not Really "Moving" For School? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 08:25
johnnyx9 wrote:
So basically, I'll be showing up with a couple of suitcases. I'm not even going to bother getting settled in to the extent that I did as an undergrad. I might bring a couple things to hang on the wall, but I'll only be bringing the clothes I'll need, a computer, and that's probably it.


I got a small dorm at HBS. I'll be moving via a long distance flight, so my stuff will be pretty much limited by the 50lbs luggage cap.

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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 09:18
Lepium - I've seen some of those dorms. Even though they're not exactly huge, the beautiful rolling lawns and overall awesomeness of the campus will keep you from getting too claustrophobic.

Unfortunately NY isn't quite the same. Every time I visit there I get this itch to see a horizon or at the very least to get away from buildings.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 11:26
For us internationals, its just 2 suitcases and a laptop.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 12:11
I will be leaving most of my stuff here in storage. I'm just going to take what I can fit into my car, and possibly ship a few cartons (about $50 for 70lb. via Fedex ground I think).
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 12:51
Depending where I get in I wont be going anywhere. If I end up somewhere in Boston my wife wants to keep our house, since she likes her job and doesn't want to leave unless she has to. Though I am not sure how an hour and a half commute is going to go over with me.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 17:16
johnnyx9 wrote:
GMATT73 - I'm curious, how much does it cost to ship something 5 cubic feet halfway around the world?


$2000 w/pakmail. That's from our front door to Tacoma port, insured.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 17:18
kidderek wrote:
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I'm on the other extreme end of this thread. Cramming most of the things that we value into a five cubic meter conatiner to be shipped over a week before I head home. Then gotta rent a U-haul and buy my buddy a case of beer to give me a hand with maneuvering all of it into a tiny two bedroom place.


May I ask why a 2 bedroom?


My wife needs her own office. Not to mention it's gonna take another room to store all of her shoes!
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[#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 17:19
3underscore wrote:
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May I ask why a 2 bedroom?


one for each of his wives.


If only I had applied to and been accepted at BYU :lol:
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Re: Anyone Else Not Really "Moving" For School? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 22:23
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johnnyx9 wrote:
So basically, I'll be showing up with a couple of suitcases. I'm not even going to bother getting settled in to the extent that I did as an undergrad. I might bring a couple things to hang on the wall, but I'll only be bringing the clothes I'll need, a computer, and that's probably it.


I got a small dorm at HBS. I'll be moving via a long distance flight, so my stuff will be pretty much limited by the 50lbs luggage cap.

L.


Most airlines will let you get away with 100 pounds if you can prove to them that you are a starving student. Seriously.
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Re: Anyone Else Not Really "Moving" For School? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2007, 22:44
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lepium wrote:
johnnyx9 wrote:
So basically, I'll be showing up with a couple of suitcases. I'm not even going to bother getting settled in to the extent that I did as an undergrad. I might bring a couple things to hang on the wall, but I'll only be bringing the clothes I'll need, a computer, and that's probably it.


I got a small dorm at HBS. I'll be moving via a long distance flight, so my stuff will be pretty much limited by the 50lbs luggage cap.

L.


Most airlines will let you get away with 100 pounds if you can prove to them that you are a starving student. Seriously.


Cool! I'll check it out. Although I'd be travelling on Freq. flier miles, so some additional restrictions may apply...

cheers. L.

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