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Class is in Transit: Commuter College Must-haves
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items From someone who traveled back and forth between Queens and Manhattan for college, this list is for the city girl balancing campus life and train rides. From must-have bags to on-the-go tech, these picks are made for students who live out of their to...
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Bag Check
Tech On The Go
Snack + Sip
Stay Fresh
School Supplies
Bag Check
Everyday carry needs. Think sturdy, stylish, and subway-proof.
Perfect On-the-go Spacious bag with built-in laptop sleeve. Also has a shoulder strap to make a cross body bag.
Beis The Book Tote in Black
Spacious bag to fit all my commuter needs. Has a water bottle pocket.
Béis The Work Tote in Black, Vegan Leather
Tech On The Go
Chargers, headphones, and gadgets to keep you powered up from platform to final.
Perfect for keeping my charger cords and power bank all in one place instead of all over my bag.
FYY Travel Cable Organizer Pouch Waterproof
Absolutely love the Noise cancellation feature!
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Instead of carry around heavy textbooks, get them on an ipad! So convenient.
Apple iPad (A16) 11-inch Wi-Fi 128GB (2025, 11th generation)
Snack + Sip
Fuel for the commute and between classes.
Definitely comes in handy since my college campus has water bottle refill station. Saved on having to buy water.
Rotayi 16oz Collapsible Silicone Water Bottle
Take this bottle everywhere since I got it. Love the slender look and lock mechanism.
Owala 40oz FreeSip Sway Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Misty Meadow: Insulated, Leakproof, BPA-Free
Stay Fresh
Mini hygiene and beauty fixes for long days and longer commutes.
Loving this compact hand sanitizer. The fact that it's refillable, is the best!
NOSHINKU Refillable Eucalyptus Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer - Travel Size - 20 ml
These always come in handy. I can't stand having sticky fingers.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes Travel Pack - Fresh - 20ct
Best lip balm! Leaves lips soft and moisturized without an ultra shine.
Aquaphor Lip Balm Repair Stick for Chapped Lips - SPF30 - 2pk/.34oz
Whether I forget to apply in the morning or need a refresh on a hot summer's day, it's always convenient to have a mini deodorant in the car.
Native Solid Deodorant for Women & Men - Coconut & Vanilla - Aluminum-Free - Trial Size 0.35oz
Summer Fridays is the go-to lip gloss brand for me. Brown Sugar is my favorite.
Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine
Absolutely love! Completely gives rid of shine.
Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
Go to scent from Bath and Body works. Perfect for a little refresh.
Gingham Body Spray Bath & Body Works
Instantly moisturizes my dry hands.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream Unscented - 2.7oz/1ct
School Supplies
Stationery, planners, and essentials to stay organized in and out of class.
Absolutely love this folder! Bought them all through high school and college. Durable and aesthetically pleasing.
Staples 2-Pocket Plastic Presentation Folder, Clear (ST26382-CC)
Love the retractable feature of this highlighter. Slender and don't have to worry about the cap coming off.
Sharpie Retractable Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (28101)
As a fashion design student, these color pencils were the best. With its various shades, it was easy to color match.
Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils
Nothing beats a composition notebook! I like to keep things classic. Pen to paper and no loose pages.
Staples 1-Subject Composition Notebook, 7.5" x 9.75", Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets, Black (ST55076C)
Smooth and soft lead, perfect for drawing class. Comes with a great eraser.
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (X13972)
Best mechanical pencils in the game. Never broke, just be sure to buy back up lead.
BIC Xtra Precision Mechanical Pencils, 0.5mm, #2 Hard Lead, 24/Pack
Bought back in middle school, still works great years later.
Texas Instruments TI-84 PLUS Graphing Calculator, Black (TI84PLUS)
Only pens I ever buy.
Pentel R.S.V.P. Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (BK90-A)