Category: College

Let’s face it. None of us expected our daily routines to suddenly be turned upside down. We are all living in a world where coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has changed how we live our day-to-day lives. Most students are now required to take on distance learning in efforts to avoid human contact and slow down the spread of this virus. Here at Box&Co, we are committed to being here for those of you whose schools and universities have turned to this method of learning. Read on for useful tips to make your distance learning experience a successful one during these uncertain times. How to Stay Focused on School Work During Quarantine Establish a study spot Your bed or couch may be really tempting, but we suggest skipping these spots…

Being able to study abroad is a wonderful opportunity to learn a new culture, see how other schools teach, meet new people, and broaden your horizons. It requires a lot of preparation so here are 12 handy tips to help you get ready to study overseas. (more…)

It may seem far away but the end of the school year is almost here. If you’re a college student, it’s time to start figuring out your summer storage plans. If you’re living on campus or if you have off-campus housing, but don’t plan to stay in the area, then you’re going to need storage space soon. Box&Co can provide that storage space and we have a few tips on getting ready for the end of the school year. How to Get Organized as the School Year Wraps Up The end of the academic year is a busy time with exams and papers but you should make time for end of year prep. Collegiate Parent suggests that now is the time to make your travel arrangements, backup your computer, and…

If you have a college student in your life, August is a time of transition. Summer is ending and that means it’s time to get packing for school. Whether your student is starting their college career or returning from summer break, there’s a lot of organizing to do in a short amount of time. If you’re pulling your items out of storage or moving in for the first time, you want to make the most out of a limited amount of space. Box&Co is dedicated to helping clients stay organized and making storage simple, so we want to give you some tips about storage and organization as we start the new college term. (more…)

It's that time of the year when you are running around trying to stuff your fifty pounds of clothes into two bags, while having mixed emotions of what life is going to be like in a new city abroad. This feeling is completely normal, because you are about to embark on the most thrilling and exciting journey in your life.  Here are some do's and don'ts for your semester abroad... 1.) Do - Plan weekend trips ahead.  The best thing to do is to plan those weekend trips to visit to cities and landmarks such as Prague, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Florence.  The best way to plan these trips is through Bus2Alps.  As the leading tour operator for student travel in Europe, Bus2Alps provides several discounted trips for students in Europe.  If you are looking for cheap flights, try Ryan Air,…