When people mention any kind of
school shopping, I shudder to think of everything I still need to do, mostly
because I am a bit of a procrastinator.
I am not a fan of crowds, but I also really dislike being unprepared so
it is a vicious cycle. However, there
is hope! This year I made a list, which
I shall share with you, of things that you will likely need over the course of
the school year, or the semester. I also
included some items that I have found handy that you might not have
considered. These are some basics, along
with stuff for apartments and the like.
I strongly recommend checking out your ‘must have’ lists as well as this
before you start packing! And now, for
your reading pleasure, I present to you Levena’s List of Getting Things Done.
School Supplies!
1. Scissors- always handy for treads or fixing paper issues
2. Binder clips or paper clips-
hold your papers together
3. Tape- fix minor tears
4. Pushpins- attach things to
your cork board or wall if allowed
5. Corkboard/whiteboard and
markers
6. Stapler and staples- don’t
rely on the library’s; it is often broken.
7. Sharpies, highlighters, and
writing utensils- be able to write your thoughts!
8. Post-it notes and flags-
find that one paragraph you wanted to cite quickly and easily!
9. Binders- durable way to hold
your papers together
10. Folders- you might need one
to turn in papers, so it’s a good idea to have a few
11. Notebooks and loose leaf
paper- please take notes in class
12. White out/ correction tape-
for when you mess up in your class notes
13. Rubber bands- holds your
writing utensils and note cards together and good for getting your roommates
attention. (Not that I ever did that.
There were no rubber band wars.)
14. Index cards- great for
studying, and if you color code the edges it’s easier to put them back together
when you inevitably knock them all over the floor.
15. Hole puncher- good for
handouts
16. Resume paper and envelopes-
hey, this is super useful if you are job or internship hunting during your
semester. This says you are a young
professional and it looks good.
17. Day planner- stay organized
and on top of your classes and social life!
18. Desk shelf- Well, that’s
what I call it; it adds another level to my desk, and on one side it has five
slots where I can put various folders.
It’s a really useful organizing device!
2. Alarm clock- Don’t rely on
your phone! Most of these have a battery backup which is important in power
outages.
3. Lamps- Most dorms are sadly
lacking in the light department. This
will let you get the light you need, where you need it.
4. Backpack- are you carrying
your laptop? Get a good backpack as it
will get heavy fast walking across campus, especially with books added in! I love my Swiss Gear back; it has lasted me
for years.
5. Cube organizers- these are
great for holding books and papers throughout the semester.
6. Hangers-These are so
important. You don’t have much drawer
space, so make the most of your closet.
7. Cleaning supplies- Again, so
important. Clorox wipes and Mr. Clean
Magic Erasers are lifesavers.
8. Wall calendar- Helps you to
be organized and on top of things.
(Works really well in addition to your day planner)
9. Umbrella- Stay dry! Avoid getting sick!
10. First Aid kit- For all of
those minor injuries like scrapes and paper cuts. There are a lot of tips
online on how to build your own.
11. Sewing kit- It’s really
handy to be able to fix a missing button or a small tear. These are great.
12. Clean removable hangers or
blue tack- to hang things around your area.
13. Candle warmer- most dorms
won’t let you light candles as they are a fire hazard. This lets you enjoy your candle fire free
which lets your candle last longer. You
can also use these to keep your ceramic cup of coffee or tea warm, who knew?
And that is that. I know I didn’t cover bedding or clothes and
laundry things, but it is difficult to say what people need there. This is why I again recommend that you check
your list of items to double check what you might need. I hope this list makes your school shopping a
bit easier, and that I gave you some ideas that you might not have remembered
otherwise. Have a great semester!
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