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Surviving & Thriving in Grad School
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items As a first-year SLP graduate student, it can be tough to balance everything! These are the essentials that help me stay on top of classes, clinicals, and everything in between. Whether you're prepping for exams or powering through a long day, these i...
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Organization!
Meal Prep!
Other Needs!
You will spend so much time looking at a computer between class and studying, that blue light glasses are a must! I like these because it comes in a pack of three!
Przene 3 Pack Blue Light Blocking Glasses
I just ordered these scrubs in royal blue and the reviews have all great things to say! Much cheaper alternative than name brands like Figs
COZYFIT Women's Stretch V-Neck Scrubs Set
These badge reels are so cute and kids will love it!
Liliaafar 10 Pcs Speech Therapy Badge Reels
You will need to take your sleep seriously and this alarm clock is just like a hatch (but ⅓ of the price)!! It has sleep sounds, white noise, and naturally wakes you up with “sunlight”. You'll thank me later!!
REACHER Wood Grain Sunrise Alarm Clock & Sound Machine
White boards are such a helpful way for me to study! I use this instead of an iPad and wouldn't be able to study without it!
WALGLASS 24x18 Magnetic Double-Sided Whiteboard
Great pack of white board markers and many colors to help organize studying material!
Shuttle Art 20 Magnetic Whiteboard Markers
Organization!
Everything I use to stay on track and clear the mental clutter. These organizational essentials help me balance school, work, and everyday life!
This agenda book is ESSENTIAL for staying organized as it has a calendar and daily sheet to write stuff down! Staying on top of your assignments/clinicals/etc. is one of the biggest priorities in grad school
SUNEE Academic Planner 2025-2026 Weekly & Monthly
For all my health field girls, a clip board is soo helpful for carrying papers, worksheets, and other materials. It is nice to have everything in one place and be able to write at all times.
Sooez Nursing Clipboard 8.5x11 w/ Storage
This pencil case has it all - truly. It has so much space for pens, pencils, highlighters, and flashcards! I got a pencil case before seeing this one, and wish I had gotten this one!
SKYDUE Large Capacity Pencil Case Organizer
SO many people told me a laminator is super useful for worksheets and materials for client! It also helps them last longer!
Amazon Basics 9-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine
Bury me in this bag – it has a pocket for a laptop, water bottle, and lots of space for books and such! It's lightweight and water resistant which is always a plus.
BAGSMART Expandable Puffer Tote Bag
Meal Prep!
Time is limited in grad school, so these favorites will make planning meals super simple and easy!
Meal prepping has saved me so much time in the kitchen and these containers are perfect for any meal! I prefer glass because of microplastics, and they are microwave/dishwasher safe!
10-Pack MCIRCO Glass Meal Prep Containers
This is the perfect lunch box for holding bigger containers and fitting everything in one place! There are many different colors to choose from and has a minimal vibe to it!
Insulated Lunch Bag for Women & Men, Leakproof Cooler Tote
If you are a planner, then these meal sheets will be very useful! It also has a space to write a grcoery list :)
Meal Planning Notepad - Weekly Dinner Planner & Grocery List Magnet Pad
This is another great option for meal planning and has a more in-depth grocery planning section!
Joyberg Meal Planner Notebook 8.5x11, 50 Sheets