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what’s in my backpack: college edition

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You don’t need 200 things like in high-school but these are somethings to have in your bag.
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Academics

 
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light weight, compact, connects to iPhone, plus you can get an accessory for free with student discount, definitely the best investment I’ve made
MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch
 
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Such pretty pastel colors, some of my writing is tiny so the smaller tip makes it so easy to highlight the smaller pieces of text. These have lasted me for over a year.
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter
 
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I lose my pencils all the time so this huge pack with pre-sharpened pencils makes it so easy to use without having to worry about sharpening or paying for expensive pencils that I’ll probably lose.
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom 2 Pencils
 
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Class folders, these keep you organized with the various classes. My stuff never fall outs and honestly it's better than carrying around a huge heavy binder.
Pocket Folders | Five Star
 
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You will probably never need every page in that composition notebook, so instead getting lose leaf paper and keep it organized in folders allows you the freedom of writing as big or as small without items bleeding over then you use it.
Loose Leaf Filler Paper in Paper(1000+)
 
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I LOVE sticky notes they I use one daily as a way to write my to-do list this is so helpful when exam time comes around to write down a mini-summary of every unit. They're also so cute with the various colors you can get.
Post-it® Brand
 
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This powers EVERYTHING including you laptop, phone, headphones, etc. When you have back to back classes this can SAVE your life!
Power Banks - Anker US
 
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have lasted me 5 years! And have unbeatable sound quality, cute colors and so easy to carry around!
Beats Solo 4 - Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones
 
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looking at a computer all day everyday hurts so much but these classes help protect your eyes from the harmful rays!
Advanced Blue Light Blocking Computer Glasses
 
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This one is so cute and your gonna want small lights cuz the dorm big lights are so ugly
Fenmzee Bedside Lamp w/ USB C & AC Outlet
 
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Keeps all of your chargers organized so you don’t have to dump your whole backpack to find a charger!
Arlo neoprene Tech Organizer

Self-care/Hygiene

 
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PLEASE you walk around so much during the day YOU NEED deodorant, this one specifically smells so good and help me from sweating too much.
Native Deodorant
 
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these brushes fit perfectly in your backpack and you have one in different places (on in backpack, one in bathroom, and maybe gift one to a friend). Your hair might get frizzy throughout the day so this is great to switch up your hairstyle.
Conair Mini Brush
 
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Walking around campus it's really hot, so having a fan keeps you cool during the summer and spring while walking around.
Best Personal Fans
 
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Such a lightweight formula and so easy to reapply throughout the day!
Ulta Beauty
 
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SAVES your lips from cracking up and works adds such a nice gloss especially during the winter time!
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy
 
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Long lasting formula that leaves such a welcoming smell (def need it after a suspicious smelling science lab)
5pc Mini Perfumes for Travel Gifts Solo Scent and Layering Fragrances with ...