But, if things change, it will turn out finejust take it from college mom Ashley Carr.

Freshman year move-in day was interesting, to say the least, Carr tells The Spruce.

She broughtwaytoo much stuffwe ended up bringing a bunch home that couldn’t fit in her room.

Cozy dorm room with white bedding and patterned rug.

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If she could time travel and give her past self some advice,organization would top the list.

As a seasoned move-in pro, she learned a nifty trick for transporting clothes from one home to another.

“I am glad we did because she wants a new look every year.”

green college dorm room with greenery and lanterns

Carr offers some great advice for parents going through the college experience for the first time.

“Learn what makes you happy aside from being a parent and explore new things,” she says.

“We bought a sailboat and season tickets to our local outdoor music venue.”

Cardboard file boxes used for under the bed college dorm storage

A vintage-inspired dorm with light blue accents, floral curtains and sheets, and golden butterflies on the walls

Egg chair and backpack illustration.

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Dorm room with DIY decorations

Funky dorm room with green checkered comforter and decor.

Modern college dorm room with bed, table, chest of drawers, and pink velvet chair

Move in day in a college dorm room

Rolling dorm cart illustration filled with snacks.

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