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College Essentials

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I've been out of college for a few years, but I remember VIVIDLY how hard shopping for back-to-school was, especially as a Freshman. Here are some essentials and basics I used throughout my degrees!
 
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Self explanatory. Command strips are ESSENTIAL if you plan on decorating your dorm or college apartment, especially if you're trying to avoid end of the year damage fees.
Command™ Brand: Damage Free Adhesive Hooks & Strips
 
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I know there's always a new water bottle to buy, but I'm still a big supporter of a classic hydroflask, I wish I'd had one when I was in college.
Hydro Flask
 
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If you are like me, you appreciate a smooth pen for note taking. I am OBSESSED with these pens. Don't even think about it, just get them.
uniball™ Zento Liquid Gel Ink Retractable Pens, Medium Point (0.7 ...
 
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This one is strange, but stay with me on this one. Between nonstop travel from home and campus, and occasionally sleeping on someone's dorm floor, having a tiny pillow that you can just grab is SO convenient. I love my bamboo camping pillow so much, ...
Bamboo Travel Pillows
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Stay with me on this one. Of course, experimenting with hand and body soap scents is fun, but when you're a broke college student, buying something that you can stretch is essential. Concentrated castile soap is a MUST. You can use it on your body, a...
Buy Peppermint Castile Soap - Liquid Wash for Body, Home & More