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Doctoral Student must haves
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Liz McGaha
As a doctoral student I am always looking for the things that will make me feel more productive, and stay on top of my dissertation! Here are my current Go-Tos
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Office space! (Home or on campus)

Tech

What Technology do you really need? 

 
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This is the BEST laptop for class, and dissertation writing!
Lenovo - Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel ...
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these headphones are PERFECT for studying and writing in public places!
JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones
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My hand gets so crampy. This mouse helps so much
J-Tech Digital Ergonomic Wireless Mouse
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I use Otter.ai for all of my interviews! It can also be used to record your notes in class
Otter.ai
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Because one screen is never enough
Acer PM161W 16.0" WUXGA 60Hz FreeSync Compatible ...
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This is SOO needed when giving presentations and sharing information
USB-C Multi-Adapter - HDMI/Ethernet/USB 3.1 HUB/PD 3.0 ...
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Store your research in LOTS of locations!!
External Hard Drives: External HDD Storage
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This makes the best framework graphs, and it has an incredible slide deck for when you are presenting at conferences or your dissertation defense
AI Presentation Software
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Extras

Anything that makes my life just a little eaiser 

 
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I use this to hold my cords and my pens for my notes!
YOKUMA Large Capacity Pencil Case & Pouch
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Sticky notes are literally everything to me
(18 Pack) 3x3 Sticky Notes, Vintage Colors
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JOURNAL EVERYTHING!!!
feela A5 Hardcover Notebooks 12 Pack with Pens
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Perfect for the commute!!
Blast & Spacesaver Set
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This is my daily bag!!
Halo 25L Work Tote
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My obsession with this bag is unmatched. i think it would be perfect for a conference, for any kind of student
Faux Leather Convertible Satchel/Backpack
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Office space! (Home or on campus)

 
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LOVE this chair
HBADA J1 Adjustable Office Chair
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Cause sitting all day is the worst
Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desks | Sit-Stand | Vari - Varidesk
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Maybe not working at a desk! But on the couch!
KDD Laptop Lap Desk with Cushion & Storage
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Need this in my life
2 Drawer Mobile File Cabinet with Lockable Wheels
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this blanket is so cute and it is soo freaking cozy
ChappyWrap Garden Gate Throw Blanket - Nordstrom
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