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Time To Stock Up For College
Back-to-school shopping season is officially here. With fall right around the corner, colleges are reopening the campuses soon. Especially for incoming college freshmen, moving into dormitories comes with a whole host of lifestyle changes. Given the size of an average college dorm room, there is not much space to store anything but the essentials. The following list can relieve some of the stress in advance of move-in day.
No matter how small your dorm room turns out to be, it is guaranteed to have a desk for each student. However, that desk might not be as big as the ones that you have at home. As such, organization is paramount. SimpleHouseware Mesh Desk Organizer can save more space than you ever imagined. This desk organizer has several compartments, including a double tray and 5 upright sections. One of the trays is a sliding drawer with 3 compartments. You may store small items such as a calculator, pens and sticky notes. The only part that needs to be assembled is the plastic tabs when you receive the package. They can secure all parts together. The rubber bottoms can avoid slippage.
Unlike high school, college can make you exhausted. If you don’t want to pull unintentional all-nighters, you should make sure to choose the right bedding. A Twin XL mattress is standard for the majority of residence halls. But you should double-check the size of your dorm room bed before investing in bedding. If you do find yourself stuck with the extra-long twin, then the Intelligent Design Raina Comforter Set is fabricated with ultra-soft brushed microfiber. The geometric silver printing matches all room styles. The package comes with a comforter, a sham, and 2 decorative pillows. Since students will be busy with school work, you may not have much time to wash everything by hand. This comforter set can be machine watched, which makes it easy to care for. Just make sure never to bleach it.
Even though computers and other electronic devices have evolved into mandatory tools for college students, a lot of professors still require students to take notes in physical notebooks. We all know that technology can be distracting. Taking notes by hand can improve students’ active listening, comprehension of class material and retention. High-quality notebooks are indispensable for good students. I have been using Five Star Spiral Notebooks since the first day of school and have always been impressed with their quality. Five Star is selling a 6-pack notebook with assorted colors and offering an $8 discount. You can prepare one notebook for each of your class. Every notebook contains 100 college ruled sheets and one divider with 2 pockets that allows you to store handouts. The plastic front cover is water-resistant. All of the notebooks that I used 10 years ago are still in good condition.
Of course, having a good notebook isn’t enough to guarantee an A. To prepare for class, you also need ballpoint pens, highlighters, pencils, erasers and more. You want something that is water-resistant, permanent, fade-resistant, and smooth. Prismacolor’s Writing Essentials Kit save you time on shopping around for pens. All pieces are from Sharpie, Paper Mate, and Expo. Everything you need is included in this kit: 2 permanent markers, 1 dry erase marker, 3 highlighters, 6 ballpoint pens, 1 gel pen, 2 felt pens, 3 mechanical pencils and 2 erasers. Prismacolor’s Writing Essentials Kit always prepares you to write down any ideas or note. Taking notes with good instruments can keep you away from disorganized, wordy, overwhelming, and insufficient notes.