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Everything You Need In Your Backpack

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

While not necessarily the most stylish option, backpacks are great for when you need to carry a large load. But it’s important you don’t forget the necessities you need to carry inside them! Have fun organizing these X essentials into all of your backpack’s pockets and pouches. 

1. School supplies – Your notebooks, binders, folders for class, your laptop, and a calculator 

2. Hair ties 

3. Check the weather – Depending on the forecast, you might need sunscreen or a pocket umbrella 

4. Just in case – Wisps (on-the-go toothbrushes), hand sanitizer, lip balm/chapstick, lotion, tissues 

5.  For emergencies – Advil, Band Aids, and Tide To-Go for that coffee stain! 

6. Phone, headphones, charger 

7. Mints and/or gum 

8. Pencil case! – pencils, pens, highlighters, post-it tabs, eraser, white out, binder clips, and a flash drive 

9. Wallet and money

10. Beauty – makeup bag, deodorant, compact mirror, and perfume, for touch ups 

11. Snacks and Water 

12. Your Terrier Card and room keys! 

13. A fun keychain!

Keep these packed in your bag and you’ll be ready for just about anything! 

 

Sarah is a freshman at Boston University, although she took two years off before starting college. She is currently undeclared. She loves to write, and her other interests include reading, music, style, fandoms, and the ever dangerous penchant for online shopping. Rapunzel is her favorite Disney princess, and one of Sarah's greatest moments was meeting her and getting her autograph. She is a Hufflepuff, doesn't drink coffee (gasp!), and collects fuzzy socks.
Summer is a Boston University graduate ('15) that received a BS in Journalism with a concentration in magazine journalism. Her interests include editorial design and lifestyle, fashion, and beauty content, as she aspires to be a fashion magazine writer and editor. She is currently a fashion and beauty writer for Bustle.com and previously served as a Campus Correspondent for Her Campus Boston University. Summer likes to think of herself as a lipstick enthusiast and smoothie connoisseur, so when she isn't writing for Bustle, you could probably find her sipping on a strawberry-banana smoothie and planning her next purchases at Sephora. Follow Summer on Twitter @SummerArlexis