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4 Things I Wish I Packed For Sophomore Year

COVID Edition...

mychaela reynard
Aug 24, 2020
Mississippi State University
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4 Things I Wish I Packed For Sophomore Year
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I've been back at college for about two weeks now. I have quickly come to realize that this year is different than others and there are a few items that I had no idea I would need.

Blue Light Glasses

Glasses Eyeglasses Frame - Free vector graphic on PixabayGlasses Eyeglasses Frame - Free vector graphic on Pixabay

Now that all of my classes are fully online, I pretty much never leave my room. I look at my computer screen and do assignments and reading for several hours of the day. Blue Light glasses may help me in the fight against eye damage. If I haven't permanently damaged them already...

Slippers

A cozy pair of slippers.

This year I am living in a sorority house. Since it is more of a home with my closest friends than a nasty, community-style dorm I am faced with the challenge of deciding what footwear I need in the house. I have decided that slippers would've been beneficial for me this year. I don't like walking around barefoot or in socks, but shoes are too much work to put on every time I need to come out of my room. If you want to send me slippers... I'm a size 8.5.

Wall Repair Putty

Free stock photo of construction, rough, spackleFree stock photo of construction, rough, spackle

Me and my roommate have probably put more holes in our wall in just this week than I did my whole freshman year. If we don't get some wall repair putty soon, we might as well say goodbye to our security deposit.

Vitamins

Bottled vitamins | Public domain vectorsBottled vitamins | Public domain vectors

This is self explanatory. I want to be more healthy, and protected against COVID.

Once I get all these things, I think I'll be ready to take on Sophomore year!

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