Student Move-in Weekend Busy in Boston

Boston's population increased by tens of thousands Saturday.

Students and their families moving in to Boston university lucked out with some great weather that made a hectic process a lot easier.

Getting nearly 12,000 students moved in to the school's housing doesn't come easy.

"It is a feat, but it is done with incredible precision," said Kenneth Elmore, the school's dean of students.

"I thought it was going to get better this year, and she's got more stuff than last year," said Ray Anderson of Madison, Connecticut. "I thought she'd smarten up a little and not bring so much junk."

For returning students, it's a familiar routine.

"I'm excited to be back in Boston, see all my friends again and get back to school," said Kelsey Anderson of Madison.

But for freshmen, it can be overwhelming.

"It was pretty chaotic moving in, because none of us really knew what to do," said Katie Selig of Wayland, Massachusetts.

For a lot of these teenagers, it's their first time living away from home.

Elmore says they have tissues on hand - not so much for the kids, but for the parents.

"You've got to remind people we're going to be alright," said Elmore. "Millions of people go to college every year, and they all turn out OK!"

"I'm excited. I'm a little nervous, but I think it'll be good," said Kate Edward of North Reading. "I'm the youngest of four, so I'm the last in my family to go, so I'm not really that nervous or anything. Like, I know what to expect."

"We are kind of rejoicing that we put four through school and everybody's done really well," said Anne Edward. "But it's time for us to have a little fun, too."

Move-in day is also exciting for businesses near Boston University, who now have almost 12,000 new potential customers.

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