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As an intern in a city away from home, it doesn\u2019t make sense to sign a long-term lease. Short-term intern housing is a better option, especially if you prepare smartly for your temporary move.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what our DC interns tell us they did that made their transition easy:<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the best ways to simplify a move to short-term intern housing is to bring only the items that you need most. Don\u2019t move lots of furniture and other belongings into the apartment, because it will only have to be moved out again when you\u2019re ready to go. Consider you may need to carry all that stuff up stairs too. Most intern housing provides everything you need except sheets and towels, so travel lean and light.<\/p>\n As a general rule, if you don\u2019t use it daily, then you can live without it for a few months.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you\u2019re moving to a location that\u2019s far away from where you currently live, check out the climate in your new location and to pack accordingly. Hint: As an intern in Washington, D.C., it\u2019s safe to assume that your favorite swim gear will be useless throughout the fall, winter, and spring, and you won\u2019t need that down jacket in the summer. Use that space in your luggage for something more practical.<\/p>\n We know interns work hard, long hours, but you will have time off to explore the city. Pack sneakers for walking and casual clothes for weekend adventures. If you love to bike around, that helmet will come in handy.<\/p>\n Read about 9 silly mistakes interns make<\/a><\/p>\n When we said leave the things home you don\u2019t use daily, we definitely did not mean your vital documents. Bring those. <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n We\u2019re talking about things like:<\/strong><\/p>\n and any other important documents or info, like passwords, you may need while you are away from your permanent home. Keep these items with you when you move so they\u2019re handy while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n A few months without your favorite piece of technology sounds like its own kind of purgatory, doesn\u2019t it? These will probably be the first things you pack, but hey, this is a reminder. Don\u2019t be in such a rush that you forget these critical components of your life. Think carefully about what you\u2019ll need while you\u2019re living in your new intern housing.<\/p>\n Remember to bring all the small but personal things like your phone charger, USB drives, hair dryer or your beard trimmer and razor set.<\/p>\n The cost to replace these small items can really add up! <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Expect household items like can openers and dishes to be there if you are in fully furnished housing. That’s the surest way to make your stay easy.<\/strong><\/p>\n#1: Leave it home or carry it<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n#2: Consider the climate<\/h3>\n
#3: Think about leisure time<\/h3>\n
#4: Bring important documents with you<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n#5: Pack your tools, gadgets, and accessories<\/h3>\n
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