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Must Haves: College Edition 🎓
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items These are all your 🫵🏾 absolute needs and recommendations for college coming straight from a college student! 😁
Sections
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school supplies
In-Your-Bag Essentials!
Other Essentials
Backpacks and Totes
school supplies
All of the supplies I believe you 🫵🏾 should have!
This is an essential for all my college students out there! Having a physical layout of everything I needed to do and all my upcoming tasks really helped my mind feel uncluttered and stress-free!
PAPERAGE 2026 Weekly & Monthly Planner, Spiral, Blush
Literally the best thing for your science courses! So much space!! I completed both semesters of BIOL/BIOX 1408/1409 using the same notebook, it really helped when it was time to study!
Five Star 5-Subject Spiral Notebook, 200 Sheets
Absolutely loved to use these after I was done taking notes and to study my notes!!! Even more effective if you color code your notes *chef’s kiss* 🤌🏾
Sharpie Clear View Highlighter Sticks, 8 Ct
Loved to use these when it was time to study for GOVT 2305! 😅 Using these for the “must remember” information really saved my tail when it was time to cram for exams!
Sticky Notes 3x3 Inch, 8 Pads, 800 Sheets
These are a NEED for cramming during exam season. These were a LIFESAVER during midterm/finals week!!
Index Cards 4x6, 200 Ruled White Sheets
My favorite pens!! They write so light and I never get hand cramps from using them!
Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens, 8ct
Some more really cute pens!
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium, 10 Ct
You don’t have to these exact sticky notes, but these are perfect for annotating rented textbooks!
9 Pack Lined 4x6in Pink Themed Sticky Notes
In-Your-Bag Essentials!
Heavily recommended items that should be kept in your bag at all times!!
You WILL need an umbrella! You are still expected to show up for class even when it’s pouring rain, unless the professor has canceled class.
Travel Essentials Windproof Compact Umbrella
I feel like this one is self-explanatory 😂
Perfect for the headaches you get from studying or staring at a screen for a while!
Tylenol Extra Strength 500mg Rapid Release, 100ct
These are a desperate need. I can’t get over how dirty universities are.. Pleaseeee buy yourself some of these 😭🙏🏾
Clorox To Go Citrus Disinfecting Wipes - 9ct
Again with the germs… You will need this!
Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
Other Essentials
Other items that helped my sanity stay in tact
love these headphones! 10/10 and perfect for studying!!
I wore these on a 3-hour flight, and they never left 100%!
JBL Tune 510BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones
You will NEED a snack! I promise you, you will need it. Not necessarily Goldfish, but you will need something to hold you over until lunch!
Goldfish Crackers
Backpacks and Totes
This is the backpack that I use, and I love it so much! So much space and comfortable to carry around!
JANSPORT Big Student, Strawb Shower, One Size
Honestly, I've heard great things about this backpack, but it’s on the expensive side, and I’m sure you could find something cheaper with similar quality…
The North Face Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack
This bag is sooooo teaaaaa! 😻
LOVEVOOK 15.6" Laptop Tote Bag for Women