With the start of a new year comes the start of a new semester. Here at HC Belmont, we want to make sure you’re ready to tackle this new year and make it your best one yet. Here are the 5 things you need to stay organized in 2017.
1. The LifePlanner
Yeah, sure, a paper calendar might seem a little old-fashioned.Trust me, though…after a week of using the LifePlanner, you’ll be wondering how you survived before.There’s something so satisfying about color-coding your planner by class and actually writing down your work schedule. Plus, it comes in so many styles and colors that everyone can find one that fits their aesthetic.
2. Pilot G2 Pens
Maybe I’m a little bit of a stationery freak, but when I find a good pen, I freak out.I’ve been using these babies since 7th grade, and can’t see myself straying away anytime soon.Plus they have HUGE packs that have every color you can dream of and when you write with them, it’s like writing on a cloud.I swear.
3. Mint.com
There’s never an ideal time to take over your finances, but once you do it, life will be so much better. Mint lets you see what you’re spending most of your money on, gives you options for investing, and makes you a more aware person in general. Maybe it’ll persuade you to buy fewer cups of coffee so you can buy concert tickets for once, or you won’t be pinching pennies for groceries at the end of the month.It’s free, so you have no excuse not to give it a try!
4. A Killer Bag
This bag is what dreams are made of. If you have a job or internship, this is honestly a must have…think of it as a more stylish version of a briefcase. The center compartment fits my laptop perfectly, the zipped compartments have enough room for files, my wallet, and my must-have makeup, and the shoulder strap is detachable.
5. Determination and Resilience
Okay, so these can’t be bought, but they’re just as important. If you go into this new year determined to make it your best yet, it’s going to happen. Learn to bounce back, learn to persevere when things get tough, and show 2016 that you are so much better without it. You’ve got this, collegiates!
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