It’s that time again where many students return back to university, after spending some much needed down time at home. Students may find that it can be a lot of work to constantly be moving things in and out of dorm rooms, especially when some universities require belongings to be moved out at the end of every semester.
Whether you’ve been utilising a storage space during the break and are considering keeping it for the new term, or are looking to hire your very first unit, self-storage can hold many benefits for students during this period of transition. We are experts in providing student storage across Northwest England and Scotland, with a variety of unit sizes and flexible arrangements to suit your needs.
Self-storage can be helpful beyond house moves or for business purposes. Students are constantly moving between different addresses, whether that’s between home and university or between student accommodation and student houses throughout their studies. This especially applies to international students who need somewhere to store items whilst they travel long distances home. Here are just a few of the benefits of self-storage for students.
When you’re a student, life can often feel like it’s constantly changing. Whether it’s moving out for the first time, to moving back home for the breaks, or switching between student accommodation and student houses, so if you can do anything to alleviate this stress, it should be considered.
Having a self-storage unit can do just that. Often, the move-in and move-out dates for student housing don’t necessarily align with when you want to be back in the city, making self-storage a convenient solution. This is especially applicable if you live far away from your university, as dragging all your belongings back home during a break can be difficult to navigate in terms of transport, and you may not necessarily need everything from your uni room when you return home.
In most instances, university dorm contracts don’t extend over the summer, and new accommodation likely isn’t ready until the new term. As a result, there tends to be a two or three months of accommodation purgatory, where storage can be crucial in keeping your things together and safe. This also prevents overwhelming your parent’s house with stuff!
It seems obvious to state that a storage unit creates space, but when you are sharing housing with as many as 8-10 people, space can certainly be at a premium! Having a storage unit on hand can be incredibly useful for storing things such as additional electronics like TVs, as well as seasonal items such as coats in winter, or summer clothes in the colder months.
Perhaps you’re a keen cyclist, but these gruelling winter months aren’t the time to get out on your bike – a self-storage unit comes in handy! With our self-storage facilities, you can access your items 7 days a week, so even if you suddenly decide you need an item that’s in storage, it’s quick and easy to retrieve it.
A high-quality storage unit can also be the perfect option for protecting valuable belongings. Student halls and houses are not always known for their top-level security, so you may want to consider a storage unit for more valuable belongings. In many cases house shares can be a fantastic experience where lifelong friendships are made, but they also come with some potential issues, mainly surrounding the safety and protection of your most prized possessions.
Especially if you are looking to make a little money on the side during your studies, such as selling clothes on Vinted, or refurbishing bikes or music equipment. These kinds of items can pile up quickly, leading to potential storage issues within your confined space at university. A storage unit can assist in alleviating concerns around the security of your items, as our facilities are protected with 24/7 CCTV.
Perhaps you’ve been sharing a room with a sibling, and now that you’re gone, they get to enjoy the space all to themselves. What are you going to do with all of those extra belongings? Similarly, if you’re currently keeping items in your parent’s house, then what happens when you suddenly realise something you need desperately is hundreds of miles away?
This is where self-storage can help. You can keep the essentials such as laptops and other technology in your dorm room, and any excess items can find a new home in a conveniently located self-storage unit. Many of our facilities are within close proximity to major universities, so you can have peace of mind that your items are just down the road if you need them.
Having a storage system to call on during university can be incredibly helpful and take a lot of the pressure off, allowing you to focus completely on studies. University can be an incredible experience, but it is also a time of consistent change, and a storage unit can ensure that transitions are as smooth as possible.
Our storage centres are secure, dry, and equipped with a range of unit options, including shared pallet space if you just need to store a couple of suitcases. Not only that, but our refer a friend scheme gives you the chance to get £50 if any of your friends also make the smart decision to invest in self-storage. To get started with self-storage, please get in touch with us.
