Once August rolls in, many college students begin to scramble to gather items for the back-to-school season. Especially for those who live on campus, back-to-school shopping gets overwhelming at times. They may ask the questions: What should I bring to campus? What do I need the most? From technology to organization items to class supplies, read on for the ultimate back-to-school shopping guide for college students on Amazon.
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Blue Light Glasses
After spending hours looking at the screen, your eyes may feel irritated, or you may begin to struggle with a headache. However, blue light glasses — an item that began to grow in demand during COVID-19 — can potentially help contain those side effects. These glasses are meant to block off blue light coming from computers, television, and phone screens. Although not clinically proven to prevent certain symptoms, this item is still worth the buy. It comes in a range of styles and patterns that all work to block off the harmful light our devices wear off.
Crockpot Electric Lunch Box
The taste of cold leftovers may not always seem like a good idea. With this particular Crockpot item though, food is guaranteed to be at a warm temperature. It is a convenient size, making it an ideal buy for those staying in a dorm or commuter students as well. All there is to do is connect the electric lunch box to an outlet and make sure the food you’re heating up is in the pot’s interior. Oatmeal, rice, soup, and more can be heated in this mini electric lunch box.
Portable Lap Desk
Sometimes, getting a change of scenery when it comes to studying is always a great idea. This is why having a portable lap desk is just the solution. Hence its name, this item is portable and suitable for resting your laptop or tablet without having it on your lap. It is safe and comfortable for long hours of studying. There are many choices to choose from, some have cup holders to hold your drink of choice, or other tiny compartments to hold other mini items.
Sticky Tabs
Studying shouldn’t be a dreadful process, there are many ways to level up a studying experience. Sticky tabs, for example, are perfect for annotating and help keep information in place for classes and exams. To make it stand out even more, opt for bright-colored sticky tabs to keep studying interesting and helps your brain stay alert.
Pastel Color Highlights
Going hand in hand with sticky tabs, highlights are another great tool to have when it comes to studying. These are perfect for annotating and underlining important information to remember for those midterm + final exams. Instead of highlighting with an ordinary pencil, these highlighters can help with memorization and keeping notes organized.
Coffee Warmer
For any coffee lovers out there, this particular item is going to be your new favorite go-to. A coffee warmer helps with — you guessed it — keeping your coffee warm. This isn’t only for coffee lovers but this warmer can keep any hot drink warm. It is portable and easy to use. Some coffee warmers also have an auto on + off feature meaning that it can shut off once your hot drink is warm enough to enjoy.
Mini Makeup Vanity Mirror
To help get ready for a night out with friends, a mini makeup vanity mirror fits perfectly in a dorm-sized room. This mirror can help get your makeup done with precision. The light-up feature is also a great feature of the mirror as it enhances the lighting if you happen to be in a dimly lit room. However, don’t underestimate its size, some makeup mirrors have a zoom-in feature that can help get precise to the core.
Closet Hanger Organizer
Closets in dorms may not always be the most ideal size to fit all the items you brought from home. If feeling frustrated with closet organization, there are closet hanger organizers that can help open more room in your room while keeping clothes organized. These hangers have multiple sections to be able to hang up as many items as you want. There are different colors to choose from depending on everyone’s style.
Reading Light
Sharing a room with a roommate who’s an early-night sleeper? There’s a perfect solution. This reading light from Amazon provides sufficient lighting needed for either reading or studying during the late night hours. Some have multiple light choices, are USB or battery-powered, and come in a decent size for on-the-go as well.
Portable Phone Charger
To finish off this back-to-school roundup, a portable phone charger is the item that all college students need. Most of all the college students in this decade have phones. With our devices by our sides 24/7, having a portable charger is perfect to keep our phone charged in case of emergencies or for capturing the ultimate college memories.
Will you be buying any of these back-to-school items? Let us know in the comments!
