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College Life : Study and Tech
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items The whole reason they are in college! Here are some bits and pieces to allow your student to study hard and keep everything charged, organized, and running smoothly.
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Desk Must Haves
Tech
Life these days requires tech. Try these options out to find the one that suits you and makes studying easy ans enjoyable.
Looking for a backpack that can keep up with your busy life? 🎒✨
The North Face Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack is a good one to consider.
✔️ Padded laptop sleeve to keep your tech protected
✔️ Comfortable to wear
✔️ Plenty of pockets to keep eve...
The North Face Borealis Backpack | Amazon
Lock this surge protected power strip onto your desk for the ultimate convenience. It has 3 prong outlets and fast charging USB-C outlets which makes charging everything super simple. This is a dorm (and office space) must have!
Edge Mount Power Strip with USB-C & Surge
Experience the best of a laptop and tablet in one sleek device with the Microsoft Surface Pro. Lightweight, powerful, and incredibly versatile, it's built to keep up with everythinf you need to do
With a stunning PixelSense™ touchscreen, fast perfor...
Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets
Set yourself up for success with an iPad—the ultimate companion for college life. Lightweight, powerful, and incredibly versatile, an iPad makes it easy to take notes, organize assignments, read textbooks, attend virtual classes, and collaborate on g...
iPad | Best Buy
Use your iPad or iPhone as efficiently as you would a laptop by adding this bluetooth keyboard. It is easy to pack for a long day out, has great battery life, and helps assignments get completed with ease.
Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard | Apple
This keyboard is a fabulous add to anyone's bag of tricks. It transitions your phone or tablet to a laptop and allows for more efficient use of your time while out and about. It connects via Bluetooth and has a long battery life.
Note - this one c...
Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad | Android
Use some airpods when you listen to music while working, when watching videos, and when completing calls. They are a must when you are sharing spaces in the college world!
AirPods
Desk Must Haves
We are very reliant on tech but there is a time and place for the good old fashioned school supplies. Don't leave home without them - even if you don't plan to use them as often as your tech!
These are amazing planners for anyone and everyone! Spiral bound so they don't fall apart in your bag or backpack. They have a laminated hard front and back cover to keep them nice all year long. There are multiple layouts to choose from monthly vie...
LifePlanner™ | Custom Weekly Planner
Add this hutch to your student's desk! This will add elements of organization to promote efficient use of space and time. It will clear their desk space when they use the 5 compartments to store their books, notebooks and other desk essentials.
Desktop Bookshelf | Amazon
I couldn't live without post it notes now or when I was in college. Be sure to supply your atudent with some so he/she doesn't forget anything!
Post It Notes
We all love the flair pens! Easy to write with and multi-colored. These will help make note taking or note card making a little more fun. Use them in your planner to color code classes and other life events too!
Paper Mate Flair Pens
A basic must have for any student. Grab a larger size pack so your student is supplied for the full year and doesn't need to buy more.
BIC: Mechanical Pencils
Highlighters come in all shapes, colors and sizes! Add a few to your student's pencil pouch. While so much is digital these days, when the need arises, having a highlighter will be key!
Highlighters
Grab some colored pens to make note taking more fun for your student.
A basic supply every student needs.
Basic Pens
Some students prefer spiral notebooks for class. Try these amazon basics ones. With 3 holes they can be added to the rings of a binder if that helps keep your student organized!
Amazon Basics Spiral Notebooks & Pads
Binders are an easy way to manage school work and papers. These ones are heavy duty and will last, even when you carry them in your backpack across campus. They have strong rings and pockets on the interior of the binder.
Use dividers to organize...
Avery Binders
Great for organizing within binders. Some have pockets to store random papers in too!
Binder Dividers | Avery, up&up, & More Options