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My Calm Girl Study Space Setup
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items As a current student studying for the second time, these are the things I used and loved the first time as well as things I use and loved this time. First time I was young, and now I have more experience with life as a mom of two. This list will have...
Sections
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The digital necessities
The furniture
The accessories
The stationary necessities
The digital necessities
I absolutely love my Macbook Air, especially for my studies. It’s so light and have great battery life. Yes, a lot of computers are good, but I love how it integrates with my iPhone and iPad. The Apple system has me hooked. I recently went from an ol...
Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13" M5, 16GB, 512GB
The Apple iPad Pro is a great alternative for those who don’t want a laptop. It’s powerful, but small and light.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5, 256GB, Space Black
For many students, an iPad would be just as good, if not better, than the Macbook. With this keyboard you can easily survive your studies without a laptop.
Apple iPad Magic Keyboard Case 11-inch US
The apple pencil is a must for the iPad. I prefer to write my own notes to use muscle memory, but I also want readable digital notes. That’s why I love this combo. I can write by hand, and Notes/ Goodreads (whatever note app you use) converts to chos...
Apple Pencil (USB-C) - Precision Stylus
The furniture
This desk is perfect for smaller study spaces. Most students do not have a huge house so practical furniture should be a priority.
alawooder 31.5" Wood Top Folding Desk
Every student needs a comfortable chair. This is just the right size while still giving comfort and a clean aesthetic.
HeroSet Leather Office Chair Mid Back Brown
The most used furniture I had my first year of study was a bookshelf. You need somewhere to store you books, your work and notes.
Shintenchi 6-Tier White Bookshelf 70.6in
The accessories
The perfect backpack for the calm girl vibe. It even has room for the tumbler and the laptop while still looking chic and professional.
LOVEVOOK 15.6" Waterproof Laptop Backpack
For those who want a more feminine business look, this purse ticks all the right boxes. Both stylish and functional.
LOVEVOOK 15.6" Waterproof Laptop Tote Bag
It’s important to stay hydrated, so my tumbler is with me whether I’m at home or on campus. The Stanley will always be my number one recommendation.
Pink - Stanley 1913
The stationary necessities
Notebooks are a must, both for daily use and study scribbles. Moleskin is my favourite premium note book.
Notebooks with Cover, Color and Size Alternatives - Moleskine
The Oxford notebooks are probably the most common study notebooks and I love these as my mains for handwritten notes and work.
Oxford 6-Pack Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, College Ruled, 8x10.5, Assorted
Pretty bamboo stationary holder for study desk. I love having one of these so my desk looks clean and not cluttered. It keeps my space calm.
Bamboo Wood Desk Organizer with 3 Compartments
Pencil case with enough room, but without being too big.
EASTHILL Large Pencil Case
I prefer to note with a mechanical pencil. No need for sharpeners, but still possible to erase mistakes.
Four Candies 1.3mm Mechanical Pencil Set, 3PCS Metal, 72 Leads, Erasers, Case
You can’t always use pencils, especially not on written exams. For these times, Frixion erasable pens are a life saver. I hate dealing with correction varnish, and I usually need to alter my text so erasable pens are a necessity and I find that Frixi...
Frixion Erasable Pens - Amazon.com
I always try to plan my study schedule digitally, but every time I end up with a planner. It’s just something about writing by hand that feels like commitment, and every student needs a good plan for the semester and year.
Planners & Personal Organizers - Staples.com