The move in process is currently happening which means that West Virginia Universitys first day of classes (August 17th) is almost upon us too. Everyone will be back in their classrooms before long and your brains will be filling up with the knowledge and skills to carry you into your professional lives. You need to be equipped to handle it. You know youll need the basics: notebooks, pencils, laptops, etc. But what else? We talked a couple of weeks ago about the things youll need for your apartment but these are the school supply essentials! Weve put together a list of some cool supplies that you might not have thought of. You might not need all of these things in order to get an education but they will help make the process more enjoyable!
Audiobooks
Youre going to have a lot of reading to do once school starts back up. Not fun reading either because your professor probably wont be assigning Harry Potter for your weekly reading. And reading takes time. Thats time you could be doing other things. Instead of setting aside tons of time to commit all of this information to memory, multitask. Head to the gym and listen to an audiobook of your recommended reading while you pump iron. Not only will it keep your mind occupied while youre on the treadmill or lifting but it might help you commit the info to memory a little easier. Try Audible for buying or borrowing your audiobooks.
Distraction-Free Writing
Its really easy to sit down to write a paper or complete a homework assignment and get distracted by the internet. Its an endless pit of memes and cute animal videos that once youre in is very difficult to extract yourself from. You need a distraction free workspace. Website blockers keep you from bouncing around the internet to Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit. Try StayFocusd, Self Control, or Cold Turkey to keep yourself on track.
A minimalist writing application might be the other tool you need to keep yourself focused. Writer and Write! are great options that leave you with just the bare bones of what youll need to get your writing done.
Planners
Youre going to be taking multiple courses throughout the semester and each class will have its own workload. It can be hard to keep it all straight. You might have carried around a school planner when you were in elementary school or high school but those can still be helpful in your college life. Grab yourself a paper planner as simple or as fancy as you like and start writing down those assignments. If a physical planner isnt your style, try an app! We all have phones and theyre attached to our hips at all times, so youll never have an excuse to not put your assignments and projects into your calendar app.
Going back to school might not be the most fun experience but it doesnt have to be difficult. These simple tools will give you an extra boost to being the best student you can be.
What school supplies do you utilize that other people might not have thought of? School Supplies Things You Didnt Think Of
The move in process is currently happening which means that West Virginia Universitys first day of classes (August 17th) is almost upon us too. Everyone will be back in their classrooms before long and your brains will be filling up with the knowledge and skills to carry you into your professional lives. You need to be equipped to handle it. You know youll need the basics: notebooks, pencils, laptops, etc. But what else? We talked a couple of weeks ago about the things youll need for your apartment but these are the school supply essentials! Weve put together a list of some cool supplies that you might not have thought of. You might not need all of these things in order to get an education but they will help make the process more enjoyable!
Audiobooks
Youre going to have a lot of reading to do once school starts back up. Not fun reading either because your professor probably wont be assigning Harry Potter for your weekly reading. And reading takes time. Thats time you could be doing other things. Instead of setting aside tons of time to commit all of this information to memory, multitask. Head to the gym and listen to an audiobook of your recommended reading while you pump iron. Not only will it keep your mind occupied while youre on the treadmill or lifting but it might help you commit the info to memory a little easier. Try Audible for buying or borrowing your audiobooks.
Distraction-Free Writing
Its really easy to sit down to write a paper or complete a homework assignment and get distracted by the internet. Its an endless pit of memes and cute animal videos that once youre in is very difficult to extract yourself from. You need a distraction free workspace. Website blockers keep you from bouncing around the internet to Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit. Try StayFocusd, Self Control, or Cold Turkey to keep yourself on track.
A minimalist writing application might be the other tool you need to keep yourself focused. Writer and Write! are great options that leave you with just the bare bones of what youll need to get your writing done.
Planners
Youre going to be taking multiple courses throughout the semester and each class will have its own workload. It can be hard to keep it all straight. You might have carried around a school planner when you were in elementary school or high school but those can still be helpful in your college life. Grab yourself a paper planner as simple or as fancy as you like and start writing down those assignments. If a physical planner isnt your style, try an app! We all have phones and theyre attached to our hips at all times, so youll never have an excuse to not put your assignments and projects into your calendar app.
Going back to school might not be the most fun experience but it doesnt have to be difficult. These simple tools will give you an extra boost to being the best student you can be.
What school supplies do you utilize that other people might not have thought of?