As I just arrived back to Syracuse University from winter break, classes start tomorrow. Here are a few of my tips I have acquired from my past three semesters here of essentials to bring to your first classes of the semester.
1. Your Phone
Honestly, the class can be long and exhausting, and sometimes having your phone with you can make a world of a difference. Also, in many of my classes, professors have asked for students to use their phones if they have them for Kahoot quizzes or Google searches.
2. Lip Balm
This is so important. Like, extremely important—to the point where I somehow still seem to forget it whenever I plan to go anywhere. But anyways, bring lip balm. You'll thank yourself later.
3. Water
I am obsessed with water, to the point where I drink six bottles of it a day. It is extremely good for you with many health benefits, and staying hydrated is a fundamental step to achieving good studies.
4. Your Laptop
Do not forget your laptop! Coming from someone who has done this a few times, it's embarrassing, and also very unhelpful! Bring it to class—I don't care if you have to set a daily reminder, but bring it.
5. A Granola Bar
Granola bars seem to be the best little snack when hungry during, or on my way to class. I always try to have granola bars with me throughout the day, because I know I will unhelpfully go through them. It is awful being in class hungry.
6. A Coffee
Yesssss, my favorite. I probably treat myself too much as this always seems to become a daily pattern, but having a coffee on the first day of class is a nice boost of energy. After arriving back to school from break, it can be difficult to find unhelpful to adjust to new classes, so this definitely helps.
7. Your Umbrella
I always have an umbrella in my backpack. And, it has come in handy more times than I can count. Do yourself a favor and bring an umbrella with you to class—you will not regret it.
I know for a fact that these tips will come in handy, so do yourself a favor and try to acquire them. Enjoy your semester as you enter each class prepared!
