Corona, CA University Storage

Trying to figure out how to most efficiently set up your dorm room can be difficult, especially when you have too many things with you. You’ll probably end up bringing a bunch of things hoping to give your room the feel of your home and realize that there’s just not enough room to fit everything.  The best way to keep your things with you without overcrowding your space is to keep your stuff in self storage.  Corona has 26 storage facilities to choose from, and they’re all scattered throughout the city so you’re likely to be able to find one close to your campus, wherever it may be.

Students Need Space

There are a whopping 93 colleges and universities within 40 miles of Corona.  One of the closest ones is the University of California, Riverside.  This university has an undergraduate enrollment of 18,782, more than 300 student organizations, and covers an area of 1,200 acres.  UC Riverside is known to have the most diverse student body in the UC system, making the need for storage even more necessary.  With people coming to attend the university from all over the place, they’ll definitely have a lot to bring.  The school also has a quarter system, meaning breaks between semesters are not always long enough for people who live far away to go home for the holidays.  This also means that summer usually lasts about three months, making it difficult to decide whether or not one should take his/her things along over the break.

For students that attend UC Riverside, there are some really good storage facilities in the area. Riverside Storage is just one mile away from campus, and they have weekly specials and discounts so make sure you ask about them!  Another great storage facility in the area is Central Avenue Self Storage, which is 2.9 miles away.  This facility has on site managers, laser-beam perimeter security, digital keypad gate access, and surveillance cameras with night vision.  You’re bound to feel like James Bond if you store your things here.  Who knew storage facilities took such resilient measures to protect your stuff?  Anyway, both of these facilities are walking distance from campus, which makes it easy for you to go to your unit frequently, even between classes if necessary.

Night Vision Technology is a Thing

It’s important for you to consider security measures taken by the facility that you’re planning to store your things in.  As we just saw, some places go to great lengths to ensure the safety of their tenants’ belongings.  However, not all facilities have laser beams and night vision.  Things that are common that you can look for are:  on-site managers, 24-hour video surveillance, security guards, gated and well-lit grounds, and individually alarmed units.  You can definitely find a combination of any of those things at a nearby storage facility, so check out your options before you head over to sign a lease.  But don’t take security too lightly because Corona averages 3,458 annual property crimes and is only safer than 33% of the cities in the U.S.  When you find the best facility for you, you’ll see that putting your things in self storage will probably be safer than keeping them in a dorm.

Studying Abroad

Chances are that you’ll be studying abroad at some point in your college years, and if you put your stuff in self storage, you won’t have to worry about it while you’re gone.  Say you’re storing your stuff for the semester that you’re abroad and during the summer.  That's about five months that you will need a storage facility for.  Generally you would have to sign a long lease and might end up paying for more than you’re actually using.  However, storage facilities offer month-to-month leases so that storing your things is convenient for you, not burdensome.

It’s Getting Hot in Here

Corona can really hot, especially during the summer.  During summer months (June-September), it’s common for temperature to go over 100 degrees.  While you’re away for the summer, you don’t want the things you put in a storage facility to start rusting or deteriorating in any way.  To avoid this, put your stuff in a climate controlled unit.  You won’t have to worry about any damage being done to your belongings, and it usually doesn’t make much of a difference in terms of cost.  It’s better to be safe than sorry.