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Back To School Survival Kits: Must-Haves

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Cal Lutheran chapter.

 

At Her Campus Cal Lutheran, we have been enjoying the wonderful items we received in our Back To School Survival Kits for the semester. We were gifted a myriad of items that we have found to be essential for an easier transition into the new semester. Here are some of the items in our kits that we believe every collegiate girl must have in their backpack!

5-hour Energy Shots

As we approach the over-whelming and exhausting time of midterms this semester, nothing is a better pick-me-up and energy booster than a 5-hour Energy shot. These shots are a must-have because they provide hours of energy for when you really need to cram for that big exam or attend a long event. 5-hour Energy also sent us in-ear headphones which are easy to carry and perfect to use with a deep, focus playlist while studying.

Cold – Eeze

As we enter into the months of cooler weather, suffering from a common cold is almost a sure thing. Everyone knows that as soon as there’s one person sniffling and sneezing in the middle of class, there’s bound to be a cold outbreak to come. A Cold-Eeze pack is a must-have because it is meant to shorten your cold and work fast to relieve all of the annoying symptoms that come with being sick.  

NYC City Proof 24 HR Waterproof Eye Shadow

The days of continuously having to touch up our eye-shadow every few hours are over after receiving the NYC City Proof 24 Hour eye shadows. These eye shadows are amazing! The color stays in place all day, it doesn’t fade or crease, and it’s easy and quick to put on for when you’re in a rush. They also come in fantastic shades for every eye color.

TRESemme Perfectly (un)Done Sea Foam and Sea Salt Spray

The travel sized bottles of these two hair products are a must-have for every girl on-the-go because they work together to give you tousled natural beach waves with just a few pumps and a few sprays. A HUGE plus is that it doesn’t leave your hair stiff either!

Buy One Get One Chipotle Cards

Need we say more?! There is nothing better than good food and good company for half the price! With these cards you can get all three if you bring a friend to any Chipotle for a study-break burrito bowl.

Martha Stewart Craft Paints

Martha Stewart crafts were kind enough to give us a bunch of Martha’s well known high quality paints and glitter tubes. The Pinterest addict and die-hard crafter within us is buzzing because of all of the possible dorm decorations we can use these for. These are a must have for any girl seeking to craft this school year.

Zing Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener

This natural sweetener pack is perfect if you’re looking to add an extra “zing” to your morning smoothie, coffee or acai bowl instead of honey or sugar. It’s easy to carry in any purse or wallet just in case you need more sweetness in your life.

These Back to School Survival Kit items will make your life easier in more ways than one, mostly because they are all fit for the busy college lifestyle. We also received various other goodies, including information about Actually She Can, No Ceilings: The Full Participation Project, She’s the First, and other important organizations to get involved in, on top of a free preview to We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.

With all of these products, we have been inspired to stay healthy, look and feel our best, and become more involved. Her Campus Cal Lutheran would like to thank all of our sponsors for all of these amazing goodies, we are bound to rock this semester thanks to your help.

Karie is currently a Senior at California Lutheran University. She is a Marketing Communications and TV/ Film Production major.When she's not busy working on content for Her Campus, Karie enjoys going to Disneyland, especially on Dapper Day, watching Sofia Coppola movies, and reading long novels at the beach.
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