because the new semester is starting soon, i wanted my first original post to be something useful - so here’s a list of backpack essentials, & really only essentials. i remember bringing way too much stuff to class in my first semester & having back / shoulder aches all the time, so over my first year at uni, i learned what i could go without - & what i desperately needed!
B A S I C S :
water.
this one’s obvious, but invest in a 1l / 1,5l bottle. the extra weight is worth it, especially in summer.
snacks.
fruit, crackers, cookies. small things you can munch without anyone noticing.
glucose tabs.
even for non-betics. don’t underestimate the power of a little sugar when you’re low on energy.
phone, wallet ( cash, ids. )
N O T E S :
a pen & an emergency pen.
maybe two ( 2! ) differently coloured pens - you won’t have the time to make your notes pretty in class unless you have a very slow teacher. which is rare. trust me.
pencil & eraser, correction mouse. ruler is optional.
a small notebook or tablet.
you might think some pens & a notepad are enough, but trust me on this one :
1 - sometimes teachers put up their presentations beforehand, & you can view them on the tablet if you have a ) bad eyesight or b ) the teacher goes too fast
2 - depending on their speed, sometimes it’s better to add additional info onto the presentations instead of trying to copy it all down into your notes.
this one depends on the teacher & how much time you have - for some classes, i had to type on the tablet ( i got a cheap little usb keyboard for it, it’s worth it ) or i would’ve missed some important information, for some classes i only used it to keep be able to go back in the presentations as i needed to finish my notes, & for some classes i left it at home. if you don’t need it, definitely do leave it at home.
last session’s notes.
... for each class is usually enough ( especially towards the end of the semester when things have piled up; unless you’re doing a review session, then bring all ).
E X T R A :
the syllabus for each class you have that day. always.
your planner. always.
books if you absolutely need to.
if you don’t need to bring the whole book, take pictures of the relevant sections.
a flash drive. just in case.
a charger / power bank.
E M E R G E N C Y K I T :
1 - 3 band aids.
two ( 2! ) packs of tissues; cough mints.
deo, especially in summer.
for the peeps with periods: tampons / pads. always.
it’ll save your life later. it might save someone else’s life. just always have something for emergencies, alright?
for the peeps with long hair: at least 2 hair pins and ties.
at least 2 pain killer pills.
& that’s about it. it’ll fill any bag / backpack ( please use a backpack, it’s easier on your shoulders & it’s better for a ) driving your bike or b ) running for the bus. you will run at least once. ) & depending on how many classes you have that day, it’ll be heavy enough. & @ my fellow readers: i know it’s tempting to bring a book in case you have a few minutes to spare. only do that if you know you will have a lot of minutes to spare. read on your phone. take pictures of the next couple of pages. invest in an e-reader. i know it hurts but your back will thank you for it. ♥
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