Cons of one room I visited
- Room small for price (have found larger rooms for cheaper, not enough storage for me personally) and the food areas (kitchen, place for me to store my food) are quite small too
- Kind of dark living areas? I would like a bit more natural light indoors, since I’d be spending a lot of time at home
- Too overbearing of a landlord - seeking independence, but landlord was motherly in nature
Helpful resources
- Queensland, Australia-based organisations
- Residential Tenancies Authority | Students https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/before-renting/choosing-a-rental-property/students
- Queensland Youth Housing Coalition | First Time Renter: A step by step guide to getting a rental property https://www.qyhc.org.au/first-time-renter/
- QLD Govt | Moving out of home https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/life-skills-turning-18/moving-out-of-home
- Legal Aid | Moving out https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Find-legal-information/Relationships-and-children/Children-and-parenting/Moving-out
- Australian resources
- MoneySmart | Moving out of home https://moneysmart.gov.au/student-life-and-money/moving-out-of-home
- Zoom Removals | Epic House Moving Checklist https://www.zoomremovals.com.au/epic-moving-checklist/ (I am using this as a template)
- Canstar | Moving house checklist: key considerations when moving https://www.canstar.com.au/home-loans/moving-house-checklist/
- Luxo Living | Moving Out of the Family Home: The Ultimate Checklist https://www.luxoliving.com.au/blog/moving-out-of-the-family-home-the-ultimate-checklist
Back in December (2022-12-14)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqdljMJPKs8
- Plan and prepare! A lot!
- Inspect multiple properties.
- Lots of windows.
- Pre-book deliveries.
- Reach out to friends/family.
- Bring speakers.
- Look after yourself.
Nerdfighteria Discord Server advice
- Spice/seasoning collection is necessary.
- Figure out how to feed yourself.
- Don’t walk away when cooking.
- “Everyone has a weird roommate, and sometimes that weird roommate is you”.
- Be dictatorial with cleaning.
- Clean continuously.
- Do together!
- Make timelines if people are in charge of one area. Be reasonable.
- Don’t over-commit.
one of the things for me that created the most challenges in rooming situations was this: people come in and assume their manner and timeline of doing chores is the right way.
the time they leave dishes dirty is the right time.
the place they leave dirty dishes is the right place.
etc.
getting along with roommates means letting go of that self-righteousness, and working out mutually agreed upon standards of behavior (without acting like the ones you prefer are the standard by which the others should be judged). it is a very strong lesson in subjectivity 🤣
Packing list
College Info Geek’s College Packing List, adapted.
Essentials:
- Bed Set
- Pillows
- Mattress Cover Everything else:
- Throw Blanket
- Reading Lamp
Essentials:
- Laptop - Acer Aspire E 15 Laptop (recommended) Everything else:
- External Monitor
Desk and School Supplies Essentials:
- Pencils
- Pencil Sharpener
- Notebook
- Small Whiteboard
- Power Strip Everything else:
- Mechanical Pencils
- Pencil Cup
- Sticky Notes
- Envelopes
- Index Cards
- Paper
- Note Binder
- Calendar
- Journal
- Combination Whiteboard/Bulletin Board
- Dry Erase Markers
- Push Pins
- Stapler
- Scotch Tape
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Paper Clips
- Inbox
- File Box
- Desk Organizer
- Desk Lamp
- Graphing Calculator
- Extension Cord
- Batteries
- Stamps
General Stuff Cont’ Essentials:
- Backpack
- Umbrella
- Tool Set
Everything Else:
- Sofa
- TV
- Safe
- Bookcase
- Sleep Mask
- Earplugs
- Textbooks
- Duct Tape
- Rug
- Saucer Chair???
- Computer Chair
- Bed Risers
- Under Bed Storage
- Foot Locker
- Multi Tool
- Broom & Dustpan
- Vacuum
- Fan
Cooking/Kitchen Supplies Essentials:
- Mini Fridge
- Microwave Everything else:
- Trash Can
- Trash Bags
- Sink Stopper
- Pot Holders
- Collapsible Strainer
- Tongs
- Funnel
- Oven Mitt
- Paper Towels
- Dish Detergent
- Sponges
- Dish Towels
- Silverware
- Baking Trays
- Spatulas
- Kitchen Knife
- Pot
- Frying Pan
- Pizza Cutter Cooking/Kitchen Supplies Cont’
- Dinnerware Set
- Chip Clips
- Can Opener
- Coffee Grinder
- Aeropress Coffee Maker
- Microwave Safe Food
- Containers
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Tumbler
Laundry Supplies Essentials:
- Pop-Out Hamper
- Detergent
- Hangers Everything else:
- Drying Rack
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Wall Hooks from 3M
- Closet Organizer
- Delicates Bag
- Lint Roller
- Sewing Kit
- Stain Remover
Personal Items & Toiletries Essentials:
- Towel and Washcloth Set
- Shower Flip Flops
- Shower caddy
- First Aid Kit Everything else:
- Cleaning Supplies
- Bath Mat
- Shower Mat
- Shower Curtain
- Shower Curtain Rings
- Toilet Paper
- Curling Iron
- Hair Dryer
- Hair Straightener
- Bathrobe
- Cough Drops
- Nail Clippers
- Electric Razor
- Sunscreen
- Tweezers
Decorations
- Posters
- Command Strips
- Mirror
- Curtains
- Plants
- Christmas Lights
Fun Stuff