Relocation: Issues and Tips Session ID: RIT010 Date: Web Session Time: Web Session Location: Web Session

Description

This session is intended to help students learn how to find information about relocating. The first step is finding a place to move to. In searching for a place to live, you may decide to begin by searching online. There are many online services, some free and some with a nominal charge. Once you have an idea of neighborhoods near the hospital, you can begin to find listings. There are many sites that provide a variety of services that include house and apartment listings, neighborhood guides, information on mortgages, information on realtors, give advise, ect. You will learn strategies for planning your relocation.

Learning Objectives

1. To learn how to determine if a self-move is right for you.
2. To learn how to tie up loose ends.
3. To learn how to choose your movers.
4. To learn how to choose new services.
5. To learn tips to hiring a mover.
6. To learn tips on moving your car, move it or sell it?
7. To learn tips that will help you when making the move on your own.
8. To learn tips that will help you when packing for your move.
9. To learn tips that will help you when moving with kids.
10. To help you not forget your manners when moving- Moving Etiquette
11. To learn what to do on moving day.
12. To learn how to plan for travel time.
13. To learn tips that will help you unpacking your things- Step by Step.
14. To learn tips that will help you acclimate to your new home faster- Getting Around Town.
15. To learn how to prepare for the move-- A Checklist

Handouts

1. Relocation Strategies and Tips-- A Guide

2. Match Day- Physician Relocation Services-- Flyer

3. Useful links to sites that provide information for your move. Many contain advise about moving as well as links to companies that provide services, such as lending companies, moving services, ect.