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College Essentials: Academics📓✏️

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As a junior in college, these are my favorite school supplies that I could not live without.
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The best products that I actually use

 
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Hands down my favorite highlighters ever. There are so many colors to choose from and I love that they're dual-tipped.
15ct Mildliner Dual-tip Creative Colorful Marker Gifting: Mildliner Highlighters, Fine & Bold Tips, Multicolored Ink,
 
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I love using transparent sticky notes to make annotations in books. It makes it super easy to read the book along with my annotations.
Post-it 3"x3" Transparent Sticky Notes 2pk
 
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I use these notebooks for every class. There are so many cute designs to choose from, it actually makes me want to take notes.
Decomposition Book 100pg College Ruled Spiral Notebook (Designs May Vary): School Supplies, Single Subject, Flexible Cover
 
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My favorite pencils ever, they write super smooth, so many colors to choose from, and the lead never breaks.
Paper Mate Clear Point 10pk #2 Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm Multicolored: Plastic, Eraser
 
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Folders are super useful when you get papers from a class, but not enough to need a binder.
U Brands 2 Pocket Fashion Plastic Folder Pressed Botanicals Cream, School Supplies
 
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Love using these to quickly highlight and annotate textbooks/books without needing to gather a bunch of supplies.
Post-it Flags + Highlighter, 3 Pack, 50 Flags
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More of my favorite pens. Super smooth when writing and they have lasted me forever! They don't bleed as well.
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Pens, Fine 0.7mm, 8-Pack
 
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Best erasers that don't rip paper and don't make smudge pen/marker.
Smudge-Free Erasers -
 
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They actually erase, which is great! Colors are super vibrant.
Ooly Do-Overs Erasable Highlighters
 
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Sometimes having a cute, special pen makes writing more fun and appealing! This is my favorite one.
Kate Spade Black Ink Ballpoint Pen Stylus
 
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I use sticky notes for everythingggg. They're perfect for writing down notes and little reminders.
4pk 3"x3" Sticky Notes Pastel - up&up™: Multicolor, 400 Sheets, Office Stationery, Uncoated Paper, Glue Binding
 
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Another cute, special pen that makes writing and note taking more fun!
Cross Bailey Cherry Blossom White Ballpoint

Organization

 
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These bags are super cute. They're big enough to fit a bunch of pens/pencils/highlighters and even a calculator. I have a bunch of these bags that I use for different things, too (like makeup).
Quilted Cotton Bag/Pencil Pouch
 
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Sometimes when I don't feel like bringing my backpack, I use this tote bag to carry my supplies. Everything fits perfectly with space to spare, and the quality is amazing. Lots of colors to choose from as well!
Gap Logo Tote Bag | Gap
 
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I loveee Papier products, especially their academic planners that are made just for students.
Academic Year Planner
 
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My favorite calendar I've ever used. There's a lot of space to write down everything and it's perfect for the school year.
Blue Sky The Everygirl 2026 Monthly Wall Calendar 15"x12" Channie Desert Rose

Other little things

 
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Blue light glasses are a must-have for doing any work online. They've saved me from so many headaches and eye strain.
Gaoye Blue Light Blocking Glasses, Round TR90
 
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Staying hydrated is so important for long school days and study nights. I love my Owala because it holds a lot of water a never leaks.
Owala FreeSip 24 oz Water Bottle