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My Updated 2025 University Bag Must Haves!

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Here is an updated list of everything I am using this year for university. Nothing is more exciting to me than organisation and prepping for long weeks filled with classes.
 
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My new favourite tote bag of this year! I was so tired of having a tote bag that would weigh down my shoulder and be super uncomfortable, then I found this beauty. You can actually fit so much stuff in this bag, especially notebooks and a laptop.
Wellness Tote Bag
 
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This power bank is reliable and durable for those long days at University. Whilst I don't recommend this one for laptops, it is great to charge your phone almost two times from 0-100%. This is always in my University bag.
USB-C Portable Charger 10000mAh Power Bank
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I love my coloured notebooks almost as much as I love my highlighter collection
A4 Notebook, 8mm Lined, 120 Pages
 
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I am absolutely obsessed with these highlighters, I pick my favourite ones to take to Uni and essentially colour code everything I write. Game changer these are, not to mention the high quality these are.
Stabilo Boss Arty Highlighter, Deskset (23 Pieces)
 
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No joke this is by far the most useful pencil case I have come across. It fits so much stuff inside (including a lot of highlighters). This is in my university bag this year.
Large Capacity Pencil Case 3 Compartments
 
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I have had my fair share of diaries, and this one is my new favourite. It is simple and easy to use, I find I use this more than my laptop calendar to keep on top of all my assignments.
Weekly Planner Notebook
 
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This has been mentioned in a few of my lists now, and that should say something about how much I am obsessed with this Fenty Lip product. I honestly find my lips feel so much more hydrated after for hours, not to mention how cute I feel with the slig...
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil
 
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This perfume is my whole identity, it smells like vanilla mixed with caramel and super sweet. I have used this perfume for years.
Burberry Her Eau de Parfum Intense
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As someone who travels a lot on trains to get to and from university, and values not being able to hear the environment around me these have changed my life. I have gone through so many brands, and decided to invest in a pair of Sony's and I have not...
Sony WH-1000XM5
 
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I am a Macbook lover through and through. I upgraded my previous old 2017 macbook, and the speed improvement is impressive. I do a lot of programming, gaming (mostly sims) and medical work on this computer and there has never been a moment where it w...
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro 14" M3 8GB 512GB Silver
 
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Purchased this drink bottle for the first time and I am impressed with the quality and how long my drink remains cold
1180ml Insulated Water Bottle with Straw Lid
 
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As someone who suffers from severe anxiety, I have incorporated bringing an adult colouring book to university. This allows me to be able to take my mind off things that may be stressing me out during my class breaks. This book is so beautiful to col...
Fairyland Adult Coloring Book
 
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These pencils are incredible quality, and great for colouring in books
Faber-Castell Tri Colour Pencils, 24 Pack
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If you don't have sticky notes in your bag, are you doing university right?
Post-it Recycled Super Sticky Notes, Pastels
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There is no way I leave the house without this sunscreen, traveling in the sun to the city means a lot of sun exposure. In Australia our sun's index rating is one of the highest in the world, got to remain safe. This sunscreen is one of the few that ...
Hydra Vizor Refillable Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30 with Niacinamide