Here’s Everything You Need For Your First Year Of College

Freshman year is a big deal, arguably bigger than senior year. (Don’t @ me, seniors). It’s the first time you’re leaving home, or at the very least, the first time you’re taking classes taught by professors. There’s a lot you need to be prepared for, but thanks to the below shopping list, you should be ready for almost anything. Read on to shop all of the must-haves to live your best freshman year life inside and outside of class.

This semester you’re probably going to be spending more time in your room than any freshman class before you, so it is important to make sure your space is stocked with all the things you could need:

• Mini blender
• Hot water heater
• Mini fridge
• Coffee maker
• Healthy snacks
• Shelf-stable meals
• Water filter
• Video games
• Board games
• Yoga mat
• Weights
• TV
• Mop
• Essential oil diffuser
• Floor cushions
• Cozy slippers
• HDMI Cord
• Fan

Whether your classes are scheduled to be IRL, virtual, or a hybrid of both, there are a lot of things you may be forgetting or that can make your studying so much easier. 

• Cengage Unlimited & Cengage Unlimited eTextbooks (psst, this could save you $100+ on course materials this semester! Start your free 7-day trial here.)
• Mouse Pad
• Tablet
• Backpack
• Colored pens
• Post-it notes
• A weekly planner
• Reusable water bottle
• Laptop fan/stand
• Personalized stationery
• Hand sanitizer
• Disinfecting wipes
• Reusable masks

Happy shopping, and congrats — you’re about to step into the best four years of your life!