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Academic Comeback Essentials!
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items As a student, it's really important for me to stay on track and I really want to make the most out of 2026 in making my academic goals and dreams a reality. Here are some of my academic comeback essentials that can hopefully help you step up your aca...<3
Vision boards are pretty much a MUST if you wanna lock in and achieve your fullest potential. You can make it digitally or make it physically, which I prefer more than the former. While you can use illustration boards, I find that cork boards are way...
Birch Wood Frame Bulletin Board (23"x35")
This is another pin board I found that I think would be perfect for memory-keeping!
Fabric Pin Board (16"x20")
Pins are obviously a must-have for our cork/pin boards, and these gold ones are absolutely fitting the vibe
Gold Map Push Pins
This pack of markers is really worth the price, especially with its quality + if you enjoy color-coding in your whiteboard calendars!
Expo 21pk Multicolored Dry Erase Markers in Fine Tip
If you are really committed to locking in, check this whiteboard out!! I am so in love with this, I think this would be VERY useful for med or engineering students - literally everyone who might need to do lots of recall or solving. Make sure you hav...
48" x 36" Double-Sided Whiteboard on Wheels
If you want something more handy than the whiteboard on wheels, you might wanna consider this one instead. You can use this to list down your to-do's, and even customize it and make your own dry-erase calendar if you don't feel like you need a separa...
Magnetic Dry Erase Board (16"x20")
If you want a calendar on your desk, consider this dry-erase one!! You can easily write down your plans or reschedule them. Bonus tip: Use sticky notes on top of it for a more specific list of tasks throughout your day!
Mod Frame 3-in-1 Planner Board (16"x20")
These post-its are pretty much a no-brainer essential for school. I personally use it as a quick to-do or reminders list + for adding additional info onto my notes
4pk 3"x3" Sticky Notes in Pastel (400 Sheets)
This is a jam-packed planner that you can also use. It's complete with yearly/monthly/weekly views + pages for goal-setting, notes, and it even contains informative wellness pages. If you want something cute and functional for your academic comeback,...
The Everygirl 2026 Weekly/Monthly Planner (8.5"x11") \
If you need a backpack that can for sure fit all of your supplies, consider this! It's durable, simple, and does all that it needs to. It also comes in a variety of colors!
Backpack option 1: JanSport Big Student 17.5" Backpack - Black: Fits 15" Laptops, Water-Resistant Polyester
If you are searching for a more feminine, minimalist backpack, there's this one too. It also comes in 4 colors to choose from, with a water bottle pocket + it's water-resistant. If you live a bit farther from school/uni, you might want to get this on...
Backpack option 2: Signature 16" Commuter Backpack - Open Story™ Taupe: Fits 15" Laptop, College Use
Seriously, nothing can beat a well-organized student. And you can be one too! The first step might just be to organize all your papers, as daunting as that can be. Make sure you are keeping papers from the same class together, and maybe even go as fa...
Sugar Paper Essentials Expanding File in Pocket Pink
Just a clear expanding file folder option if you aren't so into the other one I recommended teehee
JAM Paper 10" x 15" 13 Pocket Plastic Expanding File Folder - Legal Size - Clear: Accordion Style, 100 Sheet Capacity
Sometimes, I just gotta say: mechanical pencils > regular, wood pencils… They just write better, you don't need to sharpen them, and you aren't wasting wood away from sharpening!
Paper Mate Clear Point 3pk #2 Mechanical Pencils with Eraser & Refill 0.7mm Assorted Colors: Papermate Led Pencils
I've had exams that required wood #2 pencils, so here it is in case you might need it too. You can never have too many pencils, I guess!
#2 Wood Pencils 24ct - up&up™: School Supplies, No. 2 Wooden Drawing Pencils, Erasable, 2.05mm Point, Ages 3+
In case your pencil erasers run out and your seatmate also doesn't have an eraser to lend you, here is the one and only, classic pink pearl eraser that we all know and love
Paper Mate 3pk Pencil Erasers Pink Pearl
self-expalanatory, yes you are gonna need this for your #2 wooden pencils..
Pencil Sharpener 2 Hole 1ct (Colors May Vary) - up&up™: School Supplies, Handheld, Non-Powered, ABS & Steel, 2 Year Warranty
I don't really go out without my laptop in a sleeve, so I think this is also essential for students looking to study outside, may it be at the park, library, or cafes. You never know what could happen and it's best to keep your laptop safe! Unless yo...
15" Laptop Sleeve - Black: Polyester, Electronics Case
This is another (+ cuter) laptop sleeve I found. It also fits 14 and 16 inch laptops with 6 colors to choose from! It's also padded, so you know your device is comfortable and safe inside!
Laptop Sleeve Option 2: kate spade new york Puffer Sleeve for up to 14" Laptop - Chalk Pink
I found that these headphones are really good at noise cancelling + the audio comes out really well, too! Pretty worth the investment, if I do say so myself :)
Bose QuietComfort Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones, Black - Walmart.com
Between earbuds and earphones, it all really comes down to your personal preference, so here's another option. Earbuds can be more portable and I also often find myself using it more than my headphones because I can just keep it in my pocket and it d...
JBL Vibe Beam 2 - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black - Walmart.com
Pencil pouches are essential for organizing your stationery items, so here's a cute one!
Large Capacity Pen Case with Bows
If you have a course that requires you to bring bulkier items, like calculators, different types of pencils, and the what-nots, you may also want to consider this one for more storage space + organization
Flower Quilted Large Capacity Pencil Pouch With 2 Compartment
If you only need to bring a pen and maybe a few pencils and erasers, this one might suit you better. It's sleek, simple, and does its job without taking up too much space in your bag, whilst still making sure you aren't losing your brand-new pens and...
Pen + Gear Simulated Leather Pencil Pouch, Zipper Pull, Black
having a set of highlighters might be something you want to have on hand for your notes and planning, so here's a set if you want to color-code the heck out of your academic life.
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Assorted, Chisel Tip, 12 Count
any pen works, really, but these are my personal favs as someone who enjoys writing in 0.3 pens for notetaking
Pilot® Razor Point Pens, Extra-Fine Point, 0.3 mm, Black Barrel, Black Ink, Pack Of 12 Pens
The year I became… an iPad kid! It was honestly a lifechanging decision, especially in terms of my academic life. It has been much easier for me to organize my tasks digitally, keep my notes, and do my schoolwork on the go. Once you're in, it's hard ...
2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wi-Fi 128GB
Need more do I say? Life has never been easier with the iPad + pencil combo - wdym I can make my notes, do practice problems, and literally do everything else, on-the-go? I also get to save paper, which is such a win, bc the last thing I need is MORE...
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
girl, fix your sleep schedule and wake up on time. stop missing your classes because you overslept, please. i beg.
La Crosse Technology Digital Color Changing Deep Sleep Alarm Clock