Back to school is approaching. These are some college essentials that have helped me throughout my college years
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School Supplies/Essentials 📚
Tech essentials
Dorm essentials
Necessities
School Supplies/Essentials 📚
Paper mate mechanical pencil - all time favorite pencils
Paper Mate Clearpoint 0.7mm HB #2 Pencils 10ct
Sharpie highlighters / great for notes and books
Sharpie Clear View Highlighter Sticks 8ct
Papermate ink joy gel pens / perfect for note taking
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens Medium 10 Ct
Five star college ruled notebooks / for handwriting notes
Five Star Spiral Notebook 4 Pack, College Ruled, 8.5x11, 100 Sheets, Water Resistant Cover
Pilot G2 pens / solid black pens for notes
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens 0.7 Black, 5 Pack
Post-it sticky notes / perfect for reminders and small notes
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 Pads, 3x3 in
Loose leaf college ruled paper
Rosmonde College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper, 450 Sheets, 3 Pack
Folders / one for each class
Sooez 7 Pack Plastic 2-Pocket Folders with Labels
Index cards / perfect for studying
100ct 3" x 5" Ruled Index Cards White - up&up™: Narrow Ruled Note Cards, Uncoated Paper, 110 Weight, Flashcards
Jansport backpack / simple sturdy backpack that fits everything
JanSport Cross Town Backpack 17" Black
Pencil pouch / keeps all pencils, pens, highlighters etc. organized
ANGOOBABY Clear Mesh Pencil Bag Zipper Pouch
Mini stapler / no need to wait in a line for the professors stapler , having a mini stapler can help you avoid waiting in a line and getting your paper in on time
NEBURORA Mini Desktop Stapler with 400 Staples, Built-in Remover, 2-24 Sheet Capacity, Blue
Stanley / Keep hydrated throughout the day, this water bottle helps keep your drink cold all day !
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
White erasers / best eraser, great for erasing during tests
STAEDTLER Mars Plastic Vinyl Erasers 4-Pack
White out
BIC Wite-Out EZ Correct Tape, 4-Count
Planner
2026-2027 A5 Weekly & Monthly Planner, Pink
Tech essentials
I pad / although it's not necessary it really helps out when it comes to note taking
Apple iPad 11-inch A16, 128GB, Blue
Apple MacBook / a laptop comes in handy for typing up notes during class, writing papers, and doing research
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13" M4 Chip 16GB 256GB
AirPods / to use while walking to your classes or on your breaks in between classes
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, H2 Chip
Portable charger / for those long days at school when you can't find a wall outlet or if you need to charge laptop or iPad during class
INIU Slim 10000mAh USB-C Power Bank
Flash drive / comes in handy especially when you need to use the professors laptop/computer for a presentation
MOSDART 128GB USB2.0 Flash Drive Hot Pink
Dorm essentials
Shower caddy / for shower essentials
Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy, 8-Pocket, Portable
Personal safety alarm / great to carry around everywhere especially if you are alone at night walking back to your dorm room
HerTime2 Personal Safety Alarm – Waterproof – Extra Loud Siren – Strobe Light – Rose Gold
Fairy lights / perfect for decorating dorm room
17Ft 50 LED Fairy String Lights with Clips
Organizer to hang on door / helps keep things organized and in spot without taking up much space
Lysol disinfecting wipes / useful for cleaning all surfaces especially during flu season
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, 80 Ct (4pk)
Lysol air sanitizer / disinfects and helps with any smells
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray, Tropical Sunset, 10oz (3 Pack)
Shower sandals/ no need to get in those showers barefoot , these shower sandals are anti slip and quick drying , they are perfect to wear to walk to and from the showers
shevalues Women's Arch Support Shower Shoes
Necessities
Tylenol travel size / perfect to keep In backpack for any headaches that you might get during class
