The 10 Best Back-To-School Buys For High School Students | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Sports

The 10 Best Back-To-School Buys For High School Students

This is not your typical back to school list.

48
The 10 Best Back-To-School Buys For High School Students
Wikimedia Commons

Besides pencils and paper, there are important things every high school student needs that they may not get. To be the most successful YOU I personally recommend these items in addition to the norm.

1. A student planner

Science says that writing things down increases the ability to remember. Writing down in a planner is a great way to remember dates instead of just putting it on your phone. Plus, you can spice up the colors with different colored pens.

2. A phone charger

Nothing is more annoying than sitting in class and someone asking you for a charger. Or even worse you have to ask someone else for a charger. So save all of the problems and just get yourself one for the school year.

3. A new set of pens

Nothing is better than the feeling of a new pen on paper; it is nice and smooth. Colored pens can make your day a whole lot better. Plus, it can add some color to that new planner.

4. Three ring binders

Although a class may not require a three ring binder, it's better to have one. You can easily organize them. Being organized is the key to success.

5. A flash drive

Online clouds such as Google Drive, OneDrive or iCloud may be taking over the storage world. But, I personally experienced one or all of those failing. It is great to have a flash drive as a backup!

6. Notebooks

Notebooks may seem like something of the past. But, that's not the case. Sometimes you need to write something down very quickly and your computer may not have loaded yet.

7. Earbuds

Another new necessity is a good set of earbuds. Nothing is worse than having to wear someone else's earbuds. I mean, you don't know what kind of ear disease they have.

8. Tape

You never know whenever you are going to need to tape something. It is best to have it on hand.

9. A sturdy lanyard

If your school has ID badges, they probably gave you a lanyard with your ID. In my experience, the lanyard that they give you breaks within the first week. Pick up a sturdy lanyard when you're back to school shopping.

10. Personal business cards

As you get older it is important for people to know who you are. When visiting colleges or employers if you have a nice business card it will set you apart.

We may hate that school is starting. But, if you come prepared with these items it will make the experience more tolerable.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

126395
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

28274
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

26343
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments