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1. A funky keyboard cover that'll stop dust and crumbs from settling between your buttons. It's made of soft silicone and will keep the annoying click-clack of your keys to a minimum, too.
2. A stylish lululemon backpack that's got compartments for all your school essentials — there's even room your gym clothes. The exterior water bottle slot and zippered pocket are great for when you wanna reach things in a hurry, but don't feel like rifling through papers to get what you need.
3. A pack of transparent sticky notes so you can annotate all your stuff (without blocking out all the important text in the process). Since they're waterproof, you won't have to worry about them dissolving if you accidentally spill some coffee during that 8 a.m. lab.
4. A Comfy for the days when you just wanna curl up and get cozy while you're chipping away at assignments (or the dorm is freezing cold for some reason?). Bonus points for the kangaroo pocket, which'll give you a place to stash your stuff so you won't have to lug around a bag.
5. A set of ear plugs that'll protect your hearing without leaving you completely deaf. Their unique shape filters out all kinds of harmful decibels (like when your roommate insists on listening to their music at concert volume while you're trying to study).
6. A tabletop ironing board if you don't have the space (or the patience) for a full-sized one. The best part is that you can hang it up in your closet right in there among the rest of your stuff.
7. A huge set of dual-tipped markers you can use to dress up your study notes or just doodle in the margins. Reviewers love the huge selection of colours (no duplicates!) and say the ink is vibrant and doesn't bleed all over the place.
8. A foldable tray that'll save you from stacking pillows on your knees when you're burning the midnight oil and chipping away at essays (I see you 👀). Reviewers are *obsessed* with the sled legs, saying they're easy to slide across any surface.
9. A stick of Tide To-Go that'll tackle teensy stains before they have a chance to ruin your stylish school 'fits. The chiseled marker-like tip makes application precise and simple and one pen can last you several years (AKA all through uni!).
10. A weekly planner that'll help you stay organized *and* motivated, no matter how much you have going on that week. There's plenty of room for notes, doodles, lists, and appointments, and, since it's undated, there'll be no pressure to fill it out until you're ready.
11. Or a helpful 12-week planner if you're determined to stay organized and positive this semester. It's filled with gratitude prompts, mood check-ins, and other self-care reminders that'll help you keep school-related stress to an absolute minimum (while helping you stay on task, OFC).
12. A swivelling vanity mirror that'll save you from having to battle your roommate for the bathroom. The lights mimic natural sunlight and can be dimmed for day or night (plus, hidden inside is a pull-out mirror that magnifies 10x for all your detail work).
13. A two-piece lounge set that'll take the guesswork out of getting dressed when you're already latelatelate to your lecture. Reviewers say the fabric is soft as heck and love that the top is perfectly oversized, too.
14. A time management timer that'll help you stay on task (instead of getting distracted by your pal's most recent Insta story). It won't tick like a regular stopwatch, and it has an easy-to-read display you can quickly glance at while you're zooming through your homework.
15. A mini food processor so you can whizz through meal prep, without sacrificing precious dorm real estate. Even though it's a fraction of the size (and weight) of its full-sized cousin, it doesn't scrimp on power — this baby can blitz *all* your ingredients in minutes.
16. A rechargeable reading lamp so you can read your fave novel without blinding yourself with the overheads. It'll clip right onto your book cover, or you can attach it to your work station if you need a lil' extra illumination on your study notes.
17. A glass drink tumbler so you can stay hydrated while you're running between lecture halls. It's decked out with a lil' silicone sleeve that'll keep it from slipping from your grasp.
18. A soothing sound machine that won't clutter up your nightstand. You can set it to play all night long (instead of just in intervals), making it perfect for drowning out loud roommates or a snoring partner.
19. A set of pastel highlighters that won't smudge or smear your notes. They're super fast-drying, too, so they won't make your study notes soggy.
20. A Dash mini grill if your dorm room doesn't have the space for a full-sized BBQ. You can use it for burgz, fruit, or just about anything else you can dream up. And, as an added bonus, you won't have to wrestle with propane tanks or heavy charcoal bags!
21. A MagSafe charger with a built-in kickstand that'll keep your device powered up and perfectly propped. Thanks to some pretty swanky cooling tech, it won't crap out if things get ~heated~ (plus, it's small enough to toss in your bag, so you can bring it to class if necessary).
22. A cute compass set that'll make math class feel a little less terrible. It comes with all the classics, like a protractor and a couple of triangle rulers, plus an eraser if you make some mistakes in your calculations.
23. A pair of sporty adidas running shoes that'll cushion your tooties while you sprint between classes. The funky latticed sole will absorb impact, so your feet won't feel sore and achy after a long day.
24. A pack of laundry detergent strips that'll take up ~way~ less room in your teeny residence than those big ol' jugs. You'll only need one per load and they're pre-measured, too.
25. A letter sorter so you can *finally* tidy all the mail you get from your school. It's made of sturdy metal (instead of flimsy plastic) and has handy notches that'll let you keep important correspondence in view.
26. Or a cool corkboard you can use to pin reminders, deadlines, or party invites to.
27. A Wi-Fi range extender that'll keep your signal strong and steady all day long. It's easy to integrate into your existing setup, so you won't need to be a tech genius to stay connected.
28. An outlet splitter so you and your roomie can power up at the same time. Reviewers like that it can quickly charge multiple devices at a time (and you can connect a few together if you really need to maximize your plug space).
29. A set of plastic dividers that won't disintegrate halfway through the semester. They're translucent, with tabs you can customize for each subject.
30. And lastly, a duffel bag that's big enough for all your weekend essentials — perfect if you're visiting your parents, or having an ~adult sleepover~ at your pal's. It's got dual straps (the shoulder one is cushioned!), so you can carry it however's comfy.
Aaaah, there's nothing like the smell of a fresh semester.
