Every student needs more than just motivation and perseverance to get things done in the college. A supportive environment is also needed – an environment that is conducive to learning and success to showcase your hardworking nature as a student. Below are five inevitable things that are needed in a student’s apartment:
1. Large desk or table
You need a lot of materials to succeed from a college as it has a way of requiring from students. This shows that you’ve got a lot of textbooks and notebooks around when you need to study. So, to keep track of all your materials and stay afloat is as simple as having a significant table. A large desk mostly comes in handy when you need to spread out your flashcards and test your knowledge of cell membranes or when you are comparing multiple sources for a project work.
2. Dry erase board
One of the keys to good life as a student is the dry erase board. They are available to save paper when doing scratch work as they are easily cleaned and customized, and they are beneficial for working through difficult math problems, making shopping lists — and writing down inspiring quotes to keep you moving ahead. You can also use them to hold review sessions at your apartment. This is possible because your group will be able to use dry erase boards to design an outline for a project or draw out a tricky chemical symbol.
3. File box
Talking about file boxes makes one feel like an adult. File boxes are lifesavers in a college apartment. Could you remember the time you need your original birth certificate to register for a scholarship, but could only find copies? What about the time you needed to provide a letter of recommendation for an internship application, but you couldn’t ever see the copy written for you by your professor two months ago? Are you the type that continually loses your critical documents? Then a file box is critical for easy document organization. You can make use of dividers to separate different sections of your file box into folders different documents like recommendation letters, certificates and awards.
4. Label maker
For academics and non-academic use, you can always find label markers. If you keep roommates who always mix up things like phone chargers or who tend to eat up the food in your container thinking you left it for them in theirs – because the containers look alike, then a label maker could be of help. The use of a label maker will make you a successful student since you will easily identify a folder which is for receipts and which folder is for copies of your resume. When you have a clear label of everything, and you have them in a file box that is portable, the stress of tracking down papers that you may not have all day to locate will be eliminated. Admittedly, it will be easier to find a tax document needed in 24 hours for financial aid applications and catch up a movie with your cute course mate!.
5. Bookshelf
To be one of the highly-functioning college students, you can’t get by without a bookshelf in your apartment. You will have to eliminate the habit of tossing books on top of other books on the floor – this can lead to unsightly book tower and can also constitute a hazard if you are always comfortable with leaving books all over the floor. Your apartment shouldn’t look like a 247 game house!
References
Julia Dunn (2015), The USA TODAY College Contributor network
Bridie Pearson-Jones (Aug, 2015). 50 Essential Things every students should take with them if leaving home for university
