You need numerous items when preparing yourself for college. The right accessories and items will help make your college life easier and much smoother. But what should be the main items to focus on when doing so? We believe we’ve made a concise list of items that are a must-have when going to college. We might have missed out on a few things but don’t let that stop you from going through the whole article.
Hope you enjoy reading the rest of the article while also gathering some valuable information.
Table of Contents
1. Laptop
One of the first things a student needs when planning for college is a good reliable laptop. One needs to make sure they choose a laptop that meets their requirements, fits their budget and can handle the amount of workload.
2. Bag
With students carrying loads of books, notebooks, laptops, tablets and whatnot, they need a backpack that is strong and sturdy enough which is also comfortable to use while carrying it around. A backpack is an essential part of the supplies that a student needs when preparing for college.
3. Calculator
Now as students need to make tons of calculations, a calculator does go a long way. Before buying one, the student needs to do his research on whether the calculator meets their subject’s requirements and also fits their budget. Since different calculators serve different purposes, one needs to make sure to buy the right one.
4. Stationery
Now stationary includes a lot of things. It includes pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, scales and a box or a pouch to carry them in. It is advisable to go for quantity instead of quality in these products since you will be losing a lot of it over the semester and it would be wise to lose something which doesn’t hurt as much as some expensive item would.
5. Notebooks
Since you’ll be writing down a ton of notes in class you’ll obviously need notebooks. Again, buying in bulk is advisable as you would get it at a better price plus it’ll save you the trip to the store every now and then. And since you might lend your notebooks here and there, it is smart to have a couple of extra pairs of notebooks.
6. Flash Drive
This one goes without saying. You would obviously need a flash drive to either submit assignments or to collect information for some project or the other. It is much easier to carry your data on a flash drive rather than carrying your whole laptop with you. Buying a flash drive is a no brainer and is an essential supply for a student preparing for college.
7. Post-It notes
Post-it notes help a lot. They can be used to write down reminders for various things. Since college tends to become quite hectic, students have enough on their plate already and tend to forget things here and there. A perfectly placed post-it note might end up helping you big time in the long run.
8. Lined/Printer Paper
Lined or printer paper is important when you’ll be submitting assignments and term projects and there will be a lot of them so stacking up on Lined/Printer paper would not be the worst way to prepare for college.
9. Folders/Binders
Now since you’ll be handling a lot of lose papers, having folders and binders to keep them in a neat, clean and organized manner will help you save a lot of time and energy as well. Plus having folders and binders do send a good impression on the professors while submitting your assignments.
10. Power-Bank/Charger
Now, this one too is a no-brainer. A power bank is an essential part of not just a student’s life but almost everyone included. You might not always find a power outlet to plug your phone into so a power bank comes in handy a lot. And since you’ll end up losing or damaging your chargers, having a spare wire can help you in your time of need.
11. Dorm Essentials
Now, these are items you’d be needing for your dorm. We will just list it down for you-:
- Pillows/Pillowcases
- Blankets/Comforter
- Soap/Shampoo
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Sheets
- Flip-flops
- Skincare Products
- Shower Caddy
There are numerous other things that you might need depending on your preferences but these are some of the main things you’d need while going to college.
