Packing is a tedious task. Travel is part of student life, we are often taking off to go home for the weekend, to an exotic destination for break, to competitions or club events, or just to visit a friend. 

Packing can be exciting for some who can’t wait to bring everything they need for their next adventure. Packing can also be stressful,  since you never know what you need or want to bring. Some people pack a week in advance and some people leave it for the last minute. Either way something is always forgotten, whether it is a toothbrush or a hairbrush or a bathing suit.

Packing can also be metaphoric. Students have to “pack” their dogs or cats somewhere while they are gone. Some must “pack” their studies or responsibilities away until they return home. Others like to finish all of their homework before their trip, whether it be for athletics or just for fun, so they don’t have to worry about anything and just enjoy the trip.  

College starts with packing and will end with packing, and it will be a skill we practice for all four years.