How You Can Maximize Your Internship with Furniture Options
Moving for a short-term job? That’s exciting and kind of overwhelming.
Between figuring out where you’ll live, how to furnish it, and what to eat besides takeout, there’s a lot to handle before day one. But don’t stress. You don’t need to have it all figured out right now.
At Furniture Options, we’ve helped thousands of interns furnish short-term housing quickly and affordably with zero hassle. With over 40 years of experience in furniture rental, we understand the challenges of temporary moves.
Here are five simple moves that’ll make your life easier, and here’s how we can help you every step of the way.
1. Maximize Your Stipend
Housing stipends rarely go as far as we hope, especially when short-term housing and move-in costs add up. A great way to make the most of it is to make smart decisions before the move. The easiest way is to skip the pricey, pre-furnished apartment that comes with a higher rent. Instead, opt for short-term leases and furnish your space efficiently with furniture rental.
Furniture rental gives interns a fully furnished apartment without the commitment. No buying furniture, paying for storage, or planning on how to move everything out at the end of your internship.
We will take care of it for you!
Explore our intern-friendly furniture packages, which include everything you need to feel right at home, or you can try our Build It Yourself option. With delivery as little as 2 business days, professional setup, and pickup included, you can just focus on your internship.
2. Only Bring What You Need
When all of your essential furniture needs are taken care of, you can skip the hassle and stress of a typical move! With furniture rental, paying for a moving truck and begging your friends and family to help with the move are things of the past. Only pack personal essentials like clothing, toiletries, and work supplies, and enjoy the time you save by choosing furniture rental before your internship begins.
3. Meal Prep for Quick Wins
While planning for an internship, most people budget for housing and furniture, but what often gets overlooked is food. Eating out can be convenient, especially in a new city, but those meals add up faster than you expect.
That’s where meal prepping really helps. While cooking every day is not realistic during an internship, set aside some time one day a week to prepare a few meals in advance. That way, you're not spending all day at work and then in the kitchen. The only question that remains is, where are you supposed to get cooking equipment?
We got you covered!
You can bundle our kitchen essentials collection with any of our furniture packages to save on housing and food costs. Check out what our kitchen essentials can provide in this link!
4. Make Your Space Feel Like Home
Even if it is only temporary, it’s important to keep your space feeling like yours. Blank walls and empty desks can feel lonely and make you homesick. It’s encouraging to bring in things that showcase your personality and make your space feel more like home.
If you don't want to bring anything but still want a personal feel, we have a variety of décor and finishing touches you can add to your package!
5. Plans Change, So Can We
It’s important to be prepped for anything that happens during your time. What if the internship is cut short, or you get offered an extension? You will need housing and furniture that are as flexible as you are. Rigid contracts can leave you with a lot of uncertainty, so it’s important to make sure you have a flexible lease.
You don’t need to worry about long-term commitments; you can keep the furniture if you need it for a last-minute extension or need an early pickup. We’ve got you covered!
Most importantly, have fun!
Interning in a new city is exciting, but there’s a lot to plan. Starting right can help you stretch your stipend and enjoy the experience even more. We hope this guide helps you feel prepared for what’s ahead.
Want a head start?
Browse our student and intern furniture packages here, or start your order in the link below.