Regina, what exactly are you planning on taking from PA to CA?
If it costs over $1000 for renting a Uhaul, maybe it would be better to pack only your clothes and some personal belongings and fly out here or drive your car out here, you were planning on buying a car when you get out here too right?
Because if you are planning on moving beds, desks, tv, etc, for more than $1000 and as much as 1500 using Uhaul, then maybe perhaps it would be cheaper to buy new things instead?
You can start out with the basics, Bed ~ $200 max for a decent bed, desk ~ $70, futon couch ~ $200 at Ikea, shelfs around ~50 each at Ikea, etc.
Furniture at IKEA which is only about 30 25 min away from usc is pretty affordable, but I hate their beds, bc they are around $200 and not very comfortable, but in LA, there are many independent stores that you can buy beds for relatively decent prices around ~150-$200.
Kitchen things shouldn't be too bad either, again you can shop at Ikea or a local Target or Walmart. I am not sure exactly what you are planning on bringing from home to USC, but perhaps if you write everything down and you might be able to buy new basic furniture and other things for around $1300 and actually get to keep it instead of paying UHAUL or some other services.
Unless you are already living on your own in PA and you already have so many belongings that you cannot sell or take home, and you must take them to usc for some reason.
Anyhow, it's just an idea, also, have you been able to find a place to live in LA yet?
I am in wla, and of course also going to usc, but i haven't made any living arrangements yet, so let me know if you have any questions about anything, i can try to help.
you also have my personal email, so give me a shout if you need,
Vince
