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College Student Essentials
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items I just graduated community college and these are some essentials I used while there! I’m starting at a university soon and there are some things that I think will be very helpful!
These are my favorite one subject notebooks to have. Depending on the subject, I like to have notebook for that subject only so I like using these!!
Pen + Gear Poly 1-Subject Notebook, Wide Ruled
These are my favorite pencils to use!
BIC Xtra Strong Mechanical Pencil
These are the same pencils as the other ones I linked, but these ones a more aesthetic!!
BIC Xtra Smooth Pastel Mechanical Pencils
These are great when you need a multi subject notebooks. I’m majoring in social work so I like to have one of these for my social work classes and another for my other classes!
Five Star Spiral Notebook + Study App, 5 Subject, College Ruled
These come in several colors, but sometimes they are hard to find. I love these because I can walk to class with it. It can hold a couple pencils on the front and there are folders inside.
Five Star Advance 5 Subject College Ruled Notebook
These are my favorite pens to take notes with!
Sharpie S-Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black Ink
These are great for studying. I like to put the question on one side and the answer on the other. It’s a great way to practice for a test!
Pen+Gear Ruled Index Cards
I used this for all of my science classes in high school and college. I also used this is my pre-calculus and statistic classes. It’s great and has worked for over 4 years!!
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS
These are the small ones, I love using them as bookmarks and reminders!! I usually put one or two with important information on my notes!
Post-it Notes
Favorite colored pens to take notes with! They don’t smear while writing and the colors are vibrant!
BIC Gelocity Quick Dry Gel Pens
These are expensive, but I totally think they are worth it! It’s a composition notebook but spiraled. These make for easy note taking. The only thing I would say is some teachers don’t like this as a composition notebook, so check with your teacher!
Decomposition Book College Ruled Spiral Notebook
These are expensive, but I totally think they are worth it! It’s a composition notebook but spiraled. These make for easy note taking. The only thing I would say is some teachers don’t like this as a composition notebook, so check with your teacher!
Decomposition Book 7.5"x9.75" College Ruled
These are expensive, but I totally think they are worth it! It’s a composition notebook but spiraled. These make for easy note taking. The only thing I would say is some teachers don’t like this as a composition notebook, so check with your teacher!
Decomposition Book 7.5"x9.75" College Ruled
This is a must for me while doing homework or signing papers. They don’t make a mess and they are easy to keep in my bag.
BIC Wite-Out EZ Correct Correction Tape
I take my portable charger with me everywhere I go. This one has been my favorite so far. The battery lasts a long time. I would definitely recommend keeping one in your bag!
Pocket Juice Force 10,000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank – Slim Portable Phone