It’s that time of year again. Walk into any room on campus and your stomach twists as your nose comes in contact with the smell of apprehension and concentration, permeating the air. We all know that midterm time is a potential ulcer-inducer, so I’ve compiled a list of ten supplies that are an absolute must in surviving exams. Although they won’t give you the answer to that differential calc equation or explain Karl Marx’s theory of class struggle, you’ll definitely be the coolest woman in the lecture hall.
10. Einstein USB Flashdrive
Nothing screams ‘intellegence’ more than an Einstein flashdrive. You can buy this as motivation if you’re a big “Einstein” fan or if you just want a laugh. It could never hurt to have Einstein help you study for your exams! ($24.95/8GB+, Mimobot)
9. Narwhal eReader Cover
As the song suggests, the narwhal is the ‘jedi of the sea.’ So, who wouldn’t want that protecting their Kindle. You’ll need to keep you’re ebooks safe from any ‘accidental’ Kindle scratching, punching, stabbing, or coffee spillage during late-night study sessions. ($27, Life Geekery)
8. BFF Iphone 4/4S Cases
We all need some encouragement, especially around midterms. With these twin cases, not only can you boost your own ego, but you can boost a friends’ or a classmates’. Feeling selfish? Keep them both and give yourself a high-five or a pat on the back daily. ($25/2, Urban Outfitters)
7. Rainbow Highlighters
Nothing says ‘stressed’ more than a reversion to childhood. If these don’t scream ‘I-need-something-to-distract-me-before-I-fall-asleep-from-this-reading,” then nothing will. Who knows? Maybe, you’ll actually start looking forward to hightighting your reading assignments. ($14.95, CB2)
6. Tardis Pencil Cup
Dr. Who. ‘Nuff said. ($19.99, 3DHD)
5. Guitar Paper Clips
For all of you musically gifted people out there. Buy these paperclips and maybe you’ll be inspired to release stress, by writing a song about your hatred towards midterms. Thank you, catharsis. ($7.95/40, Amazon)
4. Four Function Ruler Pen
Why waste precious time switching between your pen, pencil, highlighter, and PDA stylus when you can have it all in one? And did I mention it’s also a ruler? This versatile intrument will also save you space in your bag for more important things during studying time like coffee and chocolate. ($3.50, uncommongood.com)
3. Gamer Calculator
Trick yourself into thinking that you’re playing video games, while you’re really doing math. This is bound to make calculations a little bit more enjoyable. ($4, Office Depot)
2. Donut Scented Pencils
Donut-scented pencils. Yes, I repeat, donut-scented pencils. As the ultimate comfort food, one sniff of one of these bad boys is sure to make you feel more at ease. Or hungry. But, hopefully at ease. ($5.69, Perpetual Kid)
1. Jumbo Journals
Not only do these journals provide you with an motivational message, but they’re eco-friendly. And it gets better. For every journal that is purchased, a child will recieve a workbook that will help improve literarcy. ($17, Ecojot)