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Graduate School Essentials I’ve Used for Years
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items These are more than everyday essentials. They are the reliable old companions I have used for years and grown genuinely attached to.
From my backpack and water bottle to my shoes, pen, and laptop, each one has survived graduate school, work, travel,...
I have been using this backpack for almost two years, and I wash it nearly every month. Somehow, it is still in excellent condition. The zippers are strong, the structure has held up beautifully, and nothing feels worn out.
This backpack is basicall...
Paz 23L Featherlight Work Backpack
I cannot say enough good things about these shoes. They have helped so much with my plantar fasciitis discomfort, and I wear them for everything: hiking, the gym, running, daily commutes, and everyday errands.
I do not rotate them with any other pai...
Nike ZoomX Shoes. Nike.com
I have been using this pair as my “formal shoes” for almost four years. They are black, incredibly comfortable, and polished enough to blend in perfectly at conferences, presentations, and other official events. 😁
Black Monarch Nike Air Shoes
Another BAGSMART wonder! I have been using this for more than a year as my trusty extra bag for everything: gym clothes, lunch, weekend trips, and even as a travel carry-on. It is spacious, versatile, and strong!
20L Puffy Tote Bag | Lightweight Laptop Tote
My emotional-support water bottle. 😆 I have been using it for almost two years, and it goes everywhere with me, usually right beside my backpack.
It has survived international flights, train and bus journeys, camping trips, daily gym sessions, clas...
FreeSip® Twist
I bought this laptop in 2018, and I am still using it today. I have only had to replace the battery once, and it still handles everything I need, from MATLAB to SolidWorks. Nearly eight years later, it is still working hard alongside me!
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 (14") Laptop
I genuinely do not use any other pen. This one is my personal favorite, and at this point, I simply refuse to replace it with anything else. 🥴
Pilot Precise V5 Capped Liquid Ink Rollerball
I have never quite adjusted to the paper quality of most notebooks in the U.S. Good writing materials are one little luxury I refuse to give up. As a stationery lover, I am very particular about my paper and pens, and these have become absolute writi...
KOKUYO Campus: Japanes Premium Notebooks for Study & Work
I have never quite adjusted to the paper quality of most notebooks in the U.S. Good writing materials are one little luxury I refuse to give up. As a stationery lover, I am very particular about my paper and pens, and these have become absolute writi...
Occasional Motto