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College Road Trip Necessities

Make sure you're prepared for these long rides.

Aida Yusuf
Sep 19, 2016
Cape Cod, MA
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College Road Trip Necessities
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Being college visit season and all, I've been finding myself bored with friends in the car so here are some ways to come prepared with entertainment.

1. Good Playlists

This one mainly applies to whoever is on the aux, but make sure you have a good playlist ready. This really makes or breaks the trip. It's gotta have the rise and fall too, can't just be all build. (sorry barney)

2. Cards or Road Trip Games

Save your phone battery and bring a good card game. Sorry driver, you're sitting this one out. Or, play road trip games that don't need cards at all.

3. Carpool Karaoke

This is super popular among my friends and I and is a personal favorite of mine. Nothing brings people closer together than a good karaoke session.

4. Snacks

Don't bring anything smelly or messy. It's surprising how many people don't think this one through.

5. Sanitation

Make sure your car has air fresheners, Purell and napkins.

6. Pillows and Blankets

No matter how long your trip is, there is always time for a nap.

7. A Car Charger

So there is less fighting and more charging.

8. Maps

Either screenshot your directions, to save data of course, or use Waze to know where the police are located along your route.

9. Small Bills

Have small bills near the driver's seat so they can pay tolls quicker.

10. Good Attitudes

Long car rides are only as fun as you make them!

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