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Online College Freshman Essentials💻🎀
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As a college freshman attending my local community college, I didn't have to worry about moving into a dorm or packing up my entire life. BUT that doesn't mean I didn't need a few essentials to survive college life! Between online classes, endless a...
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Tech Upgrades!
 
Comfort & Health
 
Organization

Tech Upgrades!

From a college freshman who's just trying to survive assignments, online classes, and endless hours at a desk.
 
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No More Falling AirPods! If you're like me and constantly have your AirPods in while doing assignments, listening to readings, or just moving around, THESE ARE SO USEFUL!! I swear my AirPods never wanna stay in my ears, especially when I'm moving aro...
Proof Labs 4 Pairs AirPods Pro 2 Ear Hooks
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Your Neck and Back Will Thank You! PLEASE, if you're constantly hunched over your laptop doing assignments, consider getting a laptop stand!! I spend so much time at my desk, and I noticed how easy it is to start slouching without even realizing it. ...
Nulaxy Aluminum Laptop Stand, Support to 22"
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A Laptop Student MUST-HAVE! If you're like me and only have a laptop for college, I definitely recommend getting yourself a wireless keyboard and mouse! It's so much more convenient, plus, you don't need anything crazy expensive! A simple wireless se...
Acer Wireless Mouse for Laptop
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Bougie on a Budget! Okay, you DO NOT need to spend a bunch of money on fancy cord organizers!! 😭 If you wanna be bougie on a budget, just grab some Command hooks or those inexpensive adhesive hooks from Temu. Stick them along the side or back of yo...
Damage Free Adhesive Hooks & Strips | Commandâ„¢ Brand
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Cheap but SO Useful! This is another one of those little things that you really don't need to spend a fortune on. A simple phone stand is perfect for keeping your phone upright while you're studying, watching videos, or following along with assignmen...
Adjustable Phone Stand & Holder
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A Laptop Student Essential! If you're like me and only have a laptop for college, I definitely recommend getting yourself a wireless keyboard!! Especially if you have a laptop stand because, let's be real, reaching up to type on your laptop is NOT c...
Wireless Keyboards | USB-A & Bluetooth Options
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GIVE YOUR WRIST A BREAK!! If you're constantly using your laptop for assignments, essays, and online classes, you might wanna consider an ergonomic mouse!! 😭 Unlike a regular mouse, a vertical mouse lets you hold your hand in a more natural, handsh...
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Mouse
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Comfort & Health

 
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SAVE YOUR BUTT!! Okay, hear me out. If you're sitting at your desk for HOURS like I am, please get yourself a comfortable seat cushion!! 😭 Between studying, writing essays, and attending online classes, my poor butt needs a break. A good cushion mak...
Everlasting Comfort Doctor Recommended Memory Foam
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For My Online Class Students! As someone who takes most of their classes online, I spend HOURS staring at my laptop. Between assignments, readings, and lectures, my eyes get tired SO FAST. I like having blue light glasses around for those long study ...
livho High Tech Blue Light Glasses
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I don't know about you, but I LOVE warm lighting. Especially when I'm studying late at night and don't wanna have my bright room lights on. A warm LED desk lamp is perfect for creating a cozy little study space without feeling like you're sitting und...
LED Desk Lamp with Clamp, Clip-On, Black
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Give Those Feet a Break!! If you're constantly sitting at your desk doing assignments or attending online classes, PLEASE consider getting yourself a footrest!! 😭 Especially if you're short like me and your feet don't always sit comfortably on the ...
Adjustable Foot Rest, Six Heights Under Desk
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YOUR BACK DESERVES BETTER!! If you're anything like me and spend HOURS sitting at your desk doing assignments, PLEASE give your back some love!! 😭 A lumbar support pillow is such a useful addition to your desk setup, especially if your chair doesn'...
Lumbar Support Pillow for Office Chair
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Organization

 
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Because WHY Are There So Many Cords?! I don't know about you, but I have SO MANY CORDS. My laptop charger, phone charger, AirPods charger, and literally everything else somehow end up tangled together. These little cord organizers or adhesive hooks a...
OHill 16PCS Black Cable Clips, Self Adhesive Cord
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If you have a smaller desk or just WAY too many school supplies, get yourself a multi-tier desk organizer!! I'm talking about those cute little shelves with different levels and drawers. You can organize your notebooks, sticky notes, pens, and litera...
Desk Accessories & Organizers
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BUDGET STORAGE HACK!! Okay, hear me out!! You DO NOT need some expensive, fancy desk organizer to keep your school supplies organized. 😭 I literally use one of those cheap 3-tier plastic clothes drawers under my desk, and it works PERFECTLY!! I can...
3 Drawer Plastic Storage Organizers
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GET THOSE THOUGHTS OUT!! If you're anything like me and have a MILLION things going through your head, GET A WHITEBOARD!! 😭 Whether it's writing down assignment deadlines, making little reminders, brainstorming essay ideas, or just trying to work t...
Small Dry Erase Board, Mini Whiteboard
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