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Back to School (For Online Grad Students)
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Mikayla Barker
i just started my masters online! here are all the essentials i found helpful!
 
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to each their own, but I LOVE my apple ecosystem!
MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch
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okay this one isn’t a necessity… but it’s cute!
The Faux Crocodile Collection
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Great for note-taking, textbook reading, and drawing diagrams! Pro tip: If you have a macbook, your ipad can become a second screen!
Buy iPad Pro
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make note taking, highlighting and drawing a breeze!
Apple Pencil Pro
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my favorite case! the pen can even charge while in the case!
ProCase for iPad 11th Gen 11 Inch 2025
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a GOOD pair of headphones for video lecture watching and online meetings
Beats Studio Pro - Premium Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
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great for copying notes without losing your page!
Tounee Adjustable 360° Book Stand Holder
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these transparent sticky notes allow you to take notes and highlight right in your textbooks without being permanent!
3x3 inch Clear Waterproof Sticky Notes
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personally i use a digital planner, but this is the KEY to keeping organized and accountable with online assignments
Planner
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its a lot of time spent on the computer, protect your eyes!
Advanced 99% Blue Light Blocking Glasses
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a cute and protective way to carry your materials! perfect for a coffee shop study sesh!
Laptop Totes
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some students prefer to print out assignments and scan them to submit! i also recommend printing out your syllabus!
Bluetooth Printers
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do NOT let a crashing computer come between you and your assignments
USB Flash Drives / Data Storage
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if you don’t have a designated space to do your work, get one!
White Desk With Hutch
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don’t be uncomfortable when doing your school work!
Desk Chairs With Wheels
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im not sure what makes them so great but i will NEVER use a different pen
Gel Pens
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these are the best to prevent bleeding through!
Note Highlighters
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you’re gonna have more books than you think. keep them organized!
Heavy Duty Bookends
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