Keep Your Belongings Safe While Studying Abroad

If you, or someone you know are about to embark on a study abroad semester at university, you’ll understand how complex of a process it can be. There is so much to think about when getting ready to study abroad; the last thing you want to be worrying about is your belongings.  

Self-storage can be an efficient and cost-effective solution for securing your belongings while you’re away. After all, you’ll want to live in the moment and enjoy all that studying in another country has to offer and avoid constantly worrying about the safety of your items. Read on to find out some of the benefits of self-storage for study abroad students, as well as provide some tips on what to take with you and leave behind.  

How Can Self-Storage Benefit Study Abroad Students?

For study abroad students, self-storage can be a game-changer. There is so much to figure out and plan when it comes to planning your semester abroad, let alone wondering what you’re going to do with your items. Self-storage is a secure and affordable solution for storing everything from clothes to electronics while you’re away. Instead of asking your family to store your belongings or leaving them in unsecure student accommodation, you can put your mind at ease knowing that your possessions are safely locked away.  

At our facilities, we have 24/7 CCTV as well as padlocked rooms, so you can be certain that the only person with access to your room is you. Self-storage also allows you to select exactly how much space you need, so you’re not overpaying for unnecessary room. With the help of our frequent offers and promotions, the cost of self-storage can be reduced further so that you can put your money towards your time abroad. Whether you need to store just a couple of suitcases or al your belongings, we can help you find the perfect storage unit for your needs.  

What to Store When Going Abroad?

It can be tricky to narrow down what to take with you and what to leave in the UK when you’re planning a study abroad trip. Most visiting students will be in another country for months at a time, with little to no visits back home, making it hard to decide what is absolutely essential to take. If you’re considering a self-storage unit for your belongings whilst you’re abroad, here are some items that could be kept in your unit: 

• Seasonal Items: This all depends on where you’re going, and how long for. If you’re off to a warmer climate, then you won’t need heavy coats and knitwear. Likewise, if where you’re visiting isn’t likely to be very hot, then things like swimwear and beach equipment can be left. 

• Larger Items and Furniture: Whilst your student accommodation may be fully equipped with furniture, many students choose to bring their own items to help liven the place up. Appliances or other bulky possessions can be kept in self-storage, ensuring that your room stays clutter-free and organised during your trip. 

• Books and Study Materials: If you’re going to study at a different university, the chances are that you’re not going to need all of them during your time away. Depending on your course, these items can take up significant space in your luggage, so leaving them in a secure unit makes sense.  

• Extra Electronics: Given that you’ll most likely have to fit everything into a suitcase for your journey, things like gaming consoles or other devices may not be the best thing to take. Instead of leaving them unprotected in your accommodation, it’s a good idea to keep them in a storage unit.  

Convenient Locations

It’s vital to pick a storage centre that is nearby to your university so that when you return, the retrieval process of your items is as quick as possible. We have storage locations near many major universities, so you’re bound to find one that can work for you. Here are some of our locations and their distance to different UK universities: 

• Student Storage Edinburgh – around 20 minutes by car to the University of Edinburgh. 

• Student Storage Dundee – 7 minutes by car to the University of Dundee. 

• Student Storage Glasgow – around 20 minutes by car to major universities, such as the University of Glasgow. 

• Student Storage Carlisle – 7 minutes by car to the University of Cumbria. 

• Student Storage Liverpool – 10 minutes by car to Liverpool Hope University and the University of Liverpool. 

• Student Storage Altrincham – around 25 minutes by car to the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University. 

• Student Storage Preston – 2 minutes by car to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). 

• Student Storage Wirral – 12 minutes by car to University Centre Birkenhead or around 25 minutes to major universities in Liverpool. 

• Student Storage Warrington – 4 minutes by car to University Centre Warrington (part of University of Chester). 

• Student Storage Widnes – 18 minutes by car to the University of Chester. 

Cost Effective and Reliable Solution

We hope this blog has helped you decide whether self-storage is worth it for your study abroad time. Our storage facilities are within close proximity to many UK universities, and we are constantly offering deals and promotions for you to take advantage of. To learn more about our student storage options, please contact us or visit our website.