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1. A JanSport backpack with a classic look that'll last you the length of your schooling (and then some). It's got two spacious compartments for your laptop and books, as well as three handy front pockets. Psst...there's even a special spot for your emotional support water bottle.
2. A 12-pack of vibrant erasers perfect for note-taking (and absent-minded doodling). These fun tools rest on your pencil top to make everything temporary — aka there's room for error, phew.
3. A semi-translucent two-pocket folder so you can easily find all your notes and schedules (including that random love letter you wrote your crush in calculus).
4. A notebook for jotting down the important stuff and getting an A+ on your next exam. Scribble in it, doodle, write yourself reminders, and more — this college-ruled book is a blank slate.
5. A 12-inch ruler that'll come in handy more often than not. Whether you need it for math class or because you just love the convenience of creating a perfectly straight line, this wooden measuring tool is a must.
6. A leakproof lunch box with three separate compartments to make sure your food doesn't touch. Because no matter how old you are, mixing flavors is an absolute *no*.
7. A Purell hand sanitizing gel, because if we learned anything from the year 2020, it's to wash our hands. Give this bb a pump whenever you feel like it — it's incredibly convenient to have on hand ~pun intended~.
8. A colorful pack of mechanical pencils that will look great-ient displayed on your desk. Reviewers love how thick their lead is and how smooth they are for writing.
9. A pencil pouch with a lock because, let's face it, classmates steal pencils like they're Tic Tacs. Fill it with your favorite pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters, and even lunch money. Whatever you do, *do not* share the code.
10. A striped planner so you can keep all of your assignments organized and never miss a deadline. It features daily and monthly pages and even has a bonus section for gratitude, notes, to-dos, and nightly routines.
11. A 160-piece first aid kit, because some of us are prone to cuts and bruises. The kit includes cold packs, anti-itch cream, Tylenol, bandages, gauze, Neosporin, and more. Keep it in your locker for times you need it!
12. A water bottle that'll keep you hydrated and, in return, help you stay awake (even throughout that boring lecture). It's said you need a half ounce to a full ounce of water for every pound you weigh, so drink up! The bottle even contains a meter to help you keep track.
13. A smart notebook that will transfer your handwritten notes to the ✨ digital world ✨. It uses a special pen to write that wipes clean when you want to free up space — it might just be the last notebook you ever purchase!
14. A 128 GB flash drive for projects you don't want to clog your computer with. Use it for PDFs, powerpoints, and more. Reviewers love how quickly it downloads and transfers files.
15. A pack of Post-it notes to color coordinate your reminders, lists, and more! These notes are *extra sticky*, so you can stick and re-stick them anywhere.
16. A magnetic dry-erase board perfect for hanging in your locker. Write messages to friends, affirmations, reminders, and more on it! A new school year, a ~new you~.
17. A Master lock for your locker because it wouldn't be a locker without a lock (duh)! It can also be used for other items, like bikes and duffel bags for sports games.
18. A pack of magnetic clips to attach to your locker or desk. Use them to hold notepads, bags of chips that need finishing, or, you know, anything that can be clipped.
19. A colorful collection of index cards so you can play brain games with yourself and *ace* that exam. The cards are lined so you can clearly write notes without them looking messy!
20. A 10-pack of Bic Wite-Out Correction Tape to erase your mistakes without having to re-print or rewrite a whole page of hard work. The tape applies dry and is easy to write over.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.