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10 Crucial Items To Keep In Your Bag For This Semester

As a college student myself I've learned to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

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Aug 29, 2018

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10 Crucial Items To Keep In Your Bag For This Semester

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1. Mini Umbrella

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I don't know about you, but I'm not trying to get soaked in a rainstorm.

2. Portable Charge

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You are going to need to one of these, especially if your phone battery dies quickly.

3. Planner

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I wish you luck remembering all your due dates without one of these. LOL!

4. Hand Sanitizer

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The last thing you want is to be sick; especially if you are away from home.

5. Headphones

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FYI: I definitely suggest listening to White Noise while studying.

6. Floss

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For all those times you find yourself having food in your teeth right before a presentation...

7. Ibuprofen

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I don't know about you, but I can't concentrate with a headache.

8. Gum

Studies do say that chewing gum leads to better focusing.

9. Snacks

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Because who can honestly afford campus prices for the same snacks you can bring from home or even your dorm?

10. A Campus Map

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Whether you want to admit it or not you will get lost at least once during the semester.

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10 Crucial Items To Keep In Your Bag For This Semester

As a college student myself I've learned to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

In This Article:

1. Mini Umbrella

2. Portable Charge

3. Planner

4. Hand Sanitizer

5. Headphones

6. Floss

7. Ibuprofen

8. Gum

9. Snacks

10. A Campus Map

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

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

33. Eat at Dining Halls to save meals or even cook your own food.

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