If there is anything that I've learned in my first year of college, it's that a girl has needs. There are just some things that women in college just cannot live without... Well, we probably could but we just don't want to.

1. Rain Boots

There is no way I would have been able to make the miserable trek across my campus without putting lacing up my favorite pair of duck boots, or good ol' rain boots. Wearing the wrong shoes during a rainy day on campus is terrible; stepping in a puddle and having to sit through a 2-hour psych lecture? No, thank you! I know it seems like your Converse are the only way you can tie up the loose ends of your outfit, but rain boots come in so many styles, prints, and colors so you can find exactly what you need here.

2. Fake Lashes

Even if you're not a self-proclaimed makeup guru like me, you can definitely rock some falsies! They make such a difference and they are much easier to apply than you think. They're inexpensive and only take about 5 minutes to apply. Not all of them look fake, and lashes are available in so many styles so there's no way you won't find something that suits your look! Take a glance at my favorite falsies! Above is a tutorial showing you just how easy they are to apply.

3. Amazon Prime Membership

One of the best things about being a college student is the discounts you get offered. With your school email, sign up for Amazon Prime as a student and receive 6 MONTHS FREE. Two-day free shipping on any item that you can think of! You can buy your books for class after your professor tells you that you'll need it and you'll have it by the next class day. This is a MUST have. Beware, it's kind of addicting; don't let yourself buy everything because shipping is free and Amazon is inexpensive.

4. Cardigans

Well, everyone needs a cardigan... Cardigans give us the freedom of wearing an old t-shirt and not feeling like a complete piece of trash. They give off the illusion that you may have to actually put effort into your appearance-- not to mention they're sooooo warm. Seriously, you can never have too many! Kohl's and Forever 21 have a wide variety to choose from!

5. An emergency credit card

Find a credit card that is geared toward college students because the minimum payments and interest rates tend to be lower. Discover it Chrome Student Cards are all the rage right now! This is really great in the case that you use all of your swipes for the week. If you have an interview and need a nice, new outfit for it. Give yourself guidelines to its use and don't carry it around with you or connect it to your Apple Wallet. I know 7/$27 seems like an emergency, but it’s not...

6. A travel mug

Coffee wherever you GOOOOOO. There's nothing more necessary than being able to take coffee to class. Buy one, you don't have a choice. That is all. Per usual, Target has nice ones here.

7. Baseball Hats

Okay, so, not the most fashionable accessory to exist but you'll love them when you're two days past your hair wash day and dry shampoo can't rescue you anymore. Plus, I've grown to love my ball caps and wear them even after a fresh wash.