To ensure that your move goes smoothly, we have put together a checklist for you and give you tips on how you can save good money with student discounts when moving . So it's helpful for everyone who wants to find out more about how the first move works and what needs to be taken into account, but also for everyone who tends to forget something.
1. The new apartment: sweet home, happiness alone!
_Save on the deposit!
Some student metropolises are quite expensive places, with hefty rental deposits. It's good that you can save with student discounts or skip the deposit entirely. Here you can find tips for student discounts on rental deposits.
_Looking for a cheap apartment, but not too far from the beaten track!
Most of the universities are in the city center and driving there is no fun! That's why you should choose an apartment that is central, but of course not too expensive.
_WGs - Pros & Cons
As nice as the shared apartment sounds, you can never be sure that you aren't living with total slobs. So try to view the apartment before you move in and find out who you will be living with.
_Household insurance - never without it!
Home contents insurance can protect you from the costs of a disaster and you can also save here with student discounts. We'll tell you how to do this here and if you take out student contents insurance, you will receive personal advice on all topics from your allmaxx contact Conny, Senior Consultant for Finance!
2. Hello civilization - from smoke signals to emoticons
You should look for a good, but not too expensive provider. Unitymedia, for example, offers you cheap contracts and tariffs for landlines and cell phones if you decide to study in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse or Baden-Württemberg. There are discounts for students here .
Telekom also has great offers throughout Germany, with extra student discounts. For information about this, click here .
_Yes, it still exists - the post office
So you should contact the post office to find out about a forwarding order . You will then have all your mail sent to your new address and will continue to be available to everyone.
You not only have to re-register at the post office, but if you change your main place of residence you also have to register in the municipality, at the bank and at the health insurance company .
3. Haul boxes, move furniture - the move can begin!
Sort out what you can still use and what you can't. You can try selling a few things - at a flea market or online. At least you don't have to pay for three moving trucks when you leave for college.
_Transportation - you can't get around there
The next step is that you need a means of transportation . allmaxx and Hertz want to help you and have a student special that you can watch here .
4. Home and Entertainment
Of course, when you arrive in your new home, you also have to make sure that you don't die of boredom. Clearly, you need home entertainment!
_Music for free and in the best quality
For example, if you're throwing your first party, you need the right music. With a student discount you can test the music platform napster free of charge for 60 days! Take a look here .
_Cinema enjoyment at home
And where are the best programs for the couch? That's right, mostly on Sky! With the student discount, your home cinema evening is secured! You can find more information about the subscription here .
_Books - delivered lightning fast and without shipping costs
With Amazon Prime for students, you get your books free of charge and delivered within two days. You can also find some books completely free on Amazon Prime and simply read them online. You can find information here .
_Let yourself be exempt from the broadcasting fee!
It depends on where you move and who you live with. Remember to state your student status here too, as this can save you a few euros. If you get Bafög, you are even exempt from paying a contribution!
With these tips you are now well prepared for your move to your new apartment. And remember, housewarming parties are always the best
You can only find out how you can save when moving - and everything that comes with it - here!