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A 'What’s in my Bag' as a College Student Commuter
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A what’s in my bag… always! staying prepared is a must have as a commuter, because you can't just turn around and go to your dorm or apartment.
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Inside my Pencil Case
 
Bags
 
Electronics
 
Necessities
 
Fun Stuff

Inside my Pencil Case

Oh, you know, just the basic must haves

 
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MY. FAVORITE. PENS. EVER.
TUL Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, 0.5 mm
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There is nothing better. No joke, I am in college, I ahve had the exact same two pencils since middle school. Never lost them.
Pentel® Quicker Clicker™ Automatic Pencils, 0.5 mm
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I am sure you have seen these, but if you haven't, they are hyped up for a reason
Zebra Pen Mildliner Double-Ended Highlighter Set
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These are amazing for rented textbooks
Transparent Sticky Notes - 3x3 inch
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I told you these pens are my favorite. These are just in pretty colors :)
TUL® GL Series Retractable Gel Pens, 0.7mm
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Bags

Just the bags that I personally use

 
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This is the backpack I have! Vera Bradley cannot be beat in my opinion
Large Bancroft Backpack
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Such a simple and versatile wallet
Women's Wallets | kate spade new york
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These kinds of bags are the perfect thing to keep all your extras in!
Le Pliage Original L Tote bag
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This is the same pencil case I have and it is amazingggg. It hold so much stuff
EASTHILL Big Capacity Pencil Case
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Electronics

College students NEED these things

 
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These are the headphones I have! Essential for studying in louder spaces
Apple AirPods Max
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My notebook, my planner, my games, everything! So so necessary for a college student.
Apple iPad 11-inch
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I know, crazy, but I had to invest in a good laptop, because my whole degree is on it pretty much!
LG gram 17" Touch Screen Laptop Copilot+ PC Intel Core
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Necessities

To keep you safe and healthy!

 
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You need to stay clean clean clean!
Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
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This is a great first aid kit to keep in your car or a travel bag. I keep a larger bag as well as my backpack for these types of things!
BAND-AID Brand Travel Ready Portable Emergency First Aid Kit, 80 Piece
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A cute and compact first aid kit to keep in a purse
BLINGSTING First Aid Kit - 75 Supplies
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Yes, gum is a necessity. And yes, cinnamon is my preferred flavor.
PUR Aspartame Free Xylitol Cinnamon Gum
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Fun Stuff

Things that seem like necessities (but aren't technically)

 
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You would never catch me without something to hydrate my lips! These are great, because I love the tingle :0
Balms
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A head cream is so nice, especially during the colder months!
Moisturizing French Hand Creams
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Now these aren't in my bag all year round, but man do they come in handy in the cold
Women's Sheepskin Embroidery Earmuff
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