Discover all the tools you need to face your first year at university in the best possible way.
Facing the ** first year of university ** is difficult for everyone. You need time to acclimate to the new life that awaits you, to the lessons, to the study load. This first phase can be stressful for many, so it is important to have the ** right tools ** to avoid being caught unprepared. First of all you have to make a decision: will you use the laptop to take notes or don't you want to give up the good old notebook? If you are nostalgic for the sheet of paper and the benefits it can bring to your study (it is well known that the act of writing helps to remember things) here is a short guide on the essential supplies you will need during college.
** 1. Daily planner **: organization is essential for a student. Getting a daily agenda is useful for writing down the commitments and obligations that await you. Writing reminders will allow you not to forget anything and stay on top of things to do.
2. Pens and pencils : it may seem futile to remember but it is definitely something essential. Even if you plan to use your laptop to take notes, a pen can still be used for jotting down things or signing documents.
** 3. Wall calendar **: This object is a must in your dorm room. Above you can mark important appointments, so you can keep an eye on all your extra commitments such as parties or exams.
** 4. Sticky Notes **: an intuitive and congenial way to write notes on your books without having to ruin them. They are a great tool to help you study and memorize concepts and are also very inexpensive.
** 5. Highlighters **: if you take notes by hand you will not be able to do without this tool. The highlighter is needed to make the notes clearer and more schematic. They will be useful for marking the most important things and definitions you need to remember.
** 6. Portable charger **: the reason is obvious, because being in the middle of the day at college with a dead phone is not recommended. This is why a portable charger can solve the situation wherever you are.
** 7. External Hard Drive **: This tool is useful for both laptop and hand-taking note takers. During university you will certainly have to work on projects on your computer, so making a regular backup of all your works will allow you not to lose them in case of breakdowns. It can also be useful for containing all the photos you will take during your life as a university student.