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Essentials to enhance your uni experience
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items I just started uni and these are the products that have helped me tremendously so far. So I thought I’d share hoping it makes your uni lives easier<3
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To make you feel better<3
Devices
These are the top devices that have effectively helped during lectures and studying. I can’t recommend these enough as someone who has tried a load of different options
Just do it! You won’t regret it! I use this for writing notes during lectures and drawing
iPad - Apple (UK)
Arguably the best purchase I’ve made! So smooth when writing on iPad and useful for note taking online
Apple Pencil - Apple (UK)
Sooooo worth the hype. Loveee the noise cancelling feature and helps me concentrate a lot but it also has an awareness mode if your on the go and want to be aware of your surroundings, such as when your crossing roads, and it will still play your mus...
AirPods Max
Super helpful for coursework or when your hand feels like it’s dying trying to write notes. Cheaper and has a longer battery life than most laptops without overheating.
Google Chromebooks: Do More Everyday with Google AI
Supplies
These supplies are must haves when studying
OMG! This was so helpful when I had to make notes and didn’t want to draw anything. Especially for someone who studied biology
Mini Printer For Iphone
So smooth when writing notes and you can buy a pack of six for cheap. And doesn’t leave an annoying dent in my finger when writing
uni-ball
Soooo helpful when studying and not to mention they’re so cute, which kinda persuaded me to study more
Markers & Highlighters / Pens & Pencils
Essential for note taking during lectures
A4 Notebook
To make you feel better<3
Being away from home for the first time can be stressful here are some products to customised your normal uni room so you don’t feel so out of place
Helped me so much when trying to romanticising studying and actually persuaded me to study more. Brought a cosy vibe to my uni room and made it feel more like a home.
Amazon.co.uk: Sunset Lights
Having a plant in your uni room may seem useless but I promise you having something to take care of and watch grow will greatly lift your mood especially when studying.
How to Care for Golden Pothos (Devil's Ivy)
Do I even need to explain… kept me alive
Monster Energy | Energy Drinks, Coffee, Tea and Juice
Having a journal to blurt out your feelings and plan your weeks is something I can’t preach enough. Especially if it’s your first time away from home you will feel a mess and homesick. That’s ok<3
Amazon.co.uk: Journal