College is coming up so soon, so I thought I’d take y’all on a little tour through my college backpack. If you’re an incoming freshman, hopefully this will give you an idea of what you might need, too! I sorted all the items I carry into different categories, and then at the end of this post you can download a free checklist to make sure you remember everything!
Electronics:
Laptop– I have a 13in MacBook Air that I’m absolutely in love with. It’s so lightweight that I don’t mind carrying it with me everywhere. I really recommend carrying a laptop with you because I always end up getting work done at random times!
Headphones– I use Beats Solo Wireless (they came free when I got my laptop!). I have to charge them, but they hold a charge for at least a whole week for me. Again, they’re lightweight so it’s always better for me to have them and not need them, instead of vice versa!
Charging cord– My phone is always dying. Always. So of course I have a separate cord that I keep in my bag for charging when I’m out somewhere!
School supplies:
Planner– I live and breathe by my planner. You’ve probably seen it here. I’m always jotting notes in it and checking my schedule.
Pens, pencils, and highlighters– Duh! This is something that people are always asking for–don’t be one of them! I keep colored pens, mechanical pencils, and an eraser on hand always for note taking and assignments.
Notebook– I always need to take notes or jot something down, so I always have an extra notebook thrown in my bag.
Daily supplies– Depending on what classes I have that day, I’ll throw in those supplies… Like my notebook for nutrition, my goggles for chem lab, and my book for literature.
Safety:
Water– My Contigo water bottles are my best friends and I always have one while I’m walking around campus. Order them from Target because they’re awesome. I try to drink 3 full water bottles a day, so I’m always refilling (and peeing lol).
First-aid kit– This tiny little thing holds band-aids, neosporin, alcohol wipes, and tampons. Perfect for when a tiny emergency hits!
Flashlight– Never, ever, ever walk home alone in the dark. But darkness does happen, phones do die, and you never know when you could need a flashlight! It’s a small thing to stash away until you need it.
Sound grenade– Again, I’ve never used mine, but I keep it just for safety. Here’s one from Amazon if you don’t know what I’m talking about: sound grenade. It’s basically a portable alarm; pull the pin and an alarm goes off, alerting people that you need help.
Snacks– Yes, snacks are a matter of safety. How can you survive and stay focused without a granola bar or apple thrown in your bag? I always like to have a snack to avoid having to spend extra money on campus!
Leftovers:
Don’t forget to throw in your wallet and keys before you leave the house!
Alright, all that’s left is to get your free checklist to make sure you remember everything you’ll need to pack your college backpack up right!
Let me know in the comments something else that you will/do carry in your college backpack! Don’t forget to share this post on social media so others know what to carry in their backpack, too!
