Is there a country that you’ve always dreamed of visiting? Well, what’s stopping you? There’s no better time to see the world than when you’re in college. And the best part is, you could even get some college credit for doing it! Wondering how it’s all possible? Allow...
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Collegeboxes: The Original Student Storage Company
For over two decades, Collegeboxes has been committed to creating a seamless moving experience for college students and schools alike. Catering to the unique shipping and storage needs of every customer is our specialty, and we've been setting the industry standard...
Winter Break for College Students – A Parent’s Guide
Many parents go through an empty nest period once their college student moves away from home for the first time. For nearly two decades your child lived at home, and you saw them nearly every day. Once you set them free on their own for the first time, they made their...
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