No movers, no contracts, no stress — just affordable, flexible storage for a few boxes while you travel home or study abroad.
If you’re an international student studying in the United States, you already know how complicated moving can get. Every semester brings a new housing arrangement, visa schedule, or travel plan — and every summer or holiday break raises the same question:
What should I do with my stuff while I’m gone?
Your options usually aren’t great. You could pay for a storage unit (too expensive), ask friends to hold your boxes (too awkward), or try hauling them across the world (definitely too much).
That’s where Ship2Storage comes in — a simple, affordable, and flexible way to store your belongings while you’re away, without needing to hire movers or rent a storage space you’ll never fill.
1. Built for the Way International Students Actually Move
Most international students don’t own furniture or cars in the U.S. You probably have a few boxes — maybe clothes, textbooks, shoes, personal keepsakes, and dorm essentials.
But traditional storage options expect you to fill a full unit or hire movers. Ship2Storage flips that model. Instead of renting a space, you simply ship your boxes directly to Ship2Storage’s secure, climate-controlled warehouse using prepaid FedEx or UPS labels.
When you’re ready to come back — whether it’s after summer break, study abroad, or next semester — we ship your boxes anywhere in the U.S., including your new dorm, apartment, or even another state.
It’s storage that moves with you — perfect for international students whose lives don’t fit into one address.
2. Pay Only for What You Store
Ship2Storage’s pricing is designed for students with just a few boxes, not an entire dorm room.
No minimums
No long-term contracts
No hidden pickup fees
You pay per box, not per storage unit. That means if you only have three or four boxes, you’re not paying for empty space. Most students spend under $100–$150 total for a full summer’s worth of storage and shipping.
Compare that to renting a small storage locker for $150–$300 — or worse, paying airline baggage fees to drag your items home and back again.
3. Convenience That Crosses Borders
Ship2Storage eliminates all the friction international students face with traditional storage:
No movers or local appointments: You pack on your schedule and drop boxes at any FedEx or UPS location.
No local storage limitation: Your items aren’t stuck in your college town — they’re stored centrally in the U.S., ready to ship anywhere.
No return deadlines: You choose when to have your boxes shipped back. Whether you’re gone for a few months or a year, your items stay safe until you’re ready.
For international students who travel frequently or have visa-related uncertainty, that flexibility is priceless.
4. Safe, Secure, and Climate-Controlled
Every box stored with Ship2Storage is barcoded, tracked, and climate protected. You can log in anytime to see what’s stored and request items back individually or all at once.
Unlike basement storage or shared units, your belongings aren’t exposed to humidity, pests, or unpredictable conditions. Whether it’s your favorite winter coat, a box of books, or important documents, everything stays organized and protected until you need it again.
It’s peace of mind — even from across the world.
5. Real-Life Example: Students Who Ship, Don’t Stress
Take Ananya, an international student from India studying in Boston. Each summer, she flies home for three months. Instead of renting a local storage unit for $250 or paying to haul boxes to a friend’s place, she packs four sturdy boxes, prints prepaid labels, and ships them to Ship2Storage before her flight.
Three months later, when she moves into new campus housing, she logs in, selects her stored boxes, and has them shipped directly to her dorm. Everything arrives waiting at her new address — no movers, no coordination, no problem.
For international students like Ananya, Ship2Storage becomes part of the travel checklist — right after “book flight” and “check visa.”
6. Why It’s Brilliant for International Students
Affordable: Pay for boxes, not wasted storage space.
Flexible: Ship in from anywhere, ship out to anywhere.
Private: No strangers entering your room or handling your stuff.
Reliable: National carriers + professional warehouse management.
Simple: Manage everything online from your phone or laptop.
Ship2Storage is the modern, borderless version of storage — made for a generation that studies, travels, and lives globally.
7. The Bottom Line
Moving doesn’t have to be expensive or stressful — especially if you’re only storing a few boxes.
Ship2Storage was built for the way international students actually live: mobile, flexible, and budget-conscious. You pack, ship, and relax — we’ll handle the storage until you return.
No movers. No contracts. No worries.
Whether you’re flying home for the summer, spending a semester abroad, or changing universities, Ship2Storage is the brilliant, affordable way to store your life in a few boxes — and pick it back up whenever you’re ready.