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The Academic Survival Kit: Essentials You Actually Need
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Aly
Here’s a go-to list of study essentials: everything you need to romanticize your grind, stay organized, and (hopefully) pass with your sanity intact!
Sections
5
Stationary & Supplies
Digital Tools
Desk Setup
Productivity Helpers
On The Go Study Kit
Stationary & Supplies
must haves for all things paper notes.
it’s sooo important to have good pens! black, blue, and color-coded for chaos.
Pens
for the most important of notes. pastel or neon, pick your personality!
Highlighters
for reminders or passive-aggressive notes to self.
Sticky Notes
to help you memorize those topics, aka the memory game MVPs
Index/Cue Cards
self explanatory…we love notes!
Notebooks
because papers will fly, let’s keep everything together.
Binder Clip
papers will fly, let’s keep everything from getting unorganized.
Paper Clips
for the commitment-phobes.
Erasable Pens
for aesthetic underlines, obviously!
Rulers
Digital Tools
all things tech that will help you lock in.
functionality meets handwriting notes, but digitally.
iPad
to pair with your iPad of course!
Apple Pencil
your main battle weapon!
Laptop
to silence the world and your inner panic.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
optional but cute & protective
Blue-Violet Light Glasses
one of my fav flashcard apps!
Anki - powerful, intelligent flashcards
an absolute need for organizing & planning. has so many helpful templates for school such as the assignment schedule & grade calculator
Notion
Desk Setup
for the ultimate organization & aesthetic while studying.
the more comfortable the better.
Office Chairs
ergonomic = less back pain, more A’s
Ergonomic Office Chairs
bonus points if it’s aesthetic and dimmable!
Desk Lamps
neck = saved. this will change your life.
Laptop Stands
a little less chaos in the universe.
Cable Organizer
helps for visual representations, and especially visual learners as a whole.
Whiteboards And Dry Erase Boards
for Pomodoro girlie time blocks.
Desk Clock
Productivity Helpers
needs for making you hit an all time productivity high!
to pretend you have your life together when it’s on your calendar.
Google Calendar - Easier Time Management, Appointments ...
crossing things off is therapy.
To Do List
to keep all our chaos organized and timely.
Planners
hydration = brain function.
Water Bottle
study fuel: trail mix, chocolate, or whatever keeps you alive.
Chips, Snacks & Cookies
can confirm that lavender = peace in exam szn.
Candles
comfort is key! I have had one of these for years and it has been amazing for all seasons.
Hot+Cool fan heaters
On The Go Study Kit
things to elevate your studies on the run.
to keep all the essentials charged & ready to go whenever they’re needed!
Power Bank/Portable Charger
to keep all those important documents.
USB Flash Drive & Stick
you’ll never know when you need to jot something down.
Notebook And Pen Set
brain-stimulating magic, apparently!
Gum & Mints
