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10 Things Every College Student Should Pack In Their Backpack

College edition.

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10 Things Every College Student Should Pack In Their Backpack
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I remember being in middle school and exploring beauty bloggers on youtube. I was always fascinated by the "what's in my purse?" videos. I was so excited to be a teenage girl.

Now, as I am venturing through young adulthood, I have decided to continue with my own "what's in my bookbag: college edition."

Here is everything I take to class, work, and study sessions:

1. Water bottle

Walking from opposite corners of campus in 10 minutes can be exhausting. Days can be long and hectic, so it's important to stay hydrated.

2. Pens, pencils, highlighters -- a copious amount of office supplies

Nothing is more embarrassing than being the kid who asks for a pen every single day of class. Come prepared and bring everything you'll need for class. It also helps to

3. Snacks

By lunchtime, I'm usually exhausted and starving. Throw a granola bar of fruit into your bag before class! A quick, small snack can help revitalize you in between classes or before lunch.

4. Planner

I religiously use a day planner to keep track of plans, events, classes, assignments, and extracurricular activities. Color-coding tasks is a great way to keep track of everything going on in your hectic schedule.

5. Color-code notebooks and folders

I use a different color notebook and folder for each class. This helps me to stay organize, and I seldom lose something (it all has its designated place). It's also great for a quick-grab of what you need for the day.

6. A book

Downtime in between or after classes can be lame, but time will fly by with some recreational reading.

7. Doodle paper

Lectures can get really boring. When it's too hard to pay attention, having some extra paper on hand is a blessing. It also helps when you're trying to map out plans or write some ideas down.

8. Headphones

Nothing says "do not talk to me before my 8 a.m." like popping in headphones. You'll be thankful you have headphones in your bag 24/7 when mom facetimes or that new album drops.

9. Chargers / Battery Pack

If you're like me, you suck at charging things the night before. Make sure you come to class, work, etc. with extra juice!

10. First Aid Kit

A little bag with tissues, band-aids, hand sanitizer and Neosporin has saved me too many times! It's a great feeling to be able to help someone else because you came prepared


So, here is my "what's in my bag" college addition. I hope this helps old and new students alike plan and prepare for their classes and busy days!

P.S. I recommend Jansport bookbags, they last for years!

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