100 Practical College Essentials for Your It Bag Must-Haves

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26. Sunglasses

Perfect for sunny walks between buildings. Store them in a soft pouch to prevent scratches.

27. Blue-light glasses

If you spend hours on a laptop, blue-light glasses can help reduce eye strain and headaches.

28. Extra face mask (if needed)

Sometimes you just need a backup. A clean one stored in a zip pouch is always a smart move.

29. Notebooks or folders

Whether you go digital or not, having a couple of cute notebooks or folders for handouts and notes keeps you organized.

30. Pencil case

Fill it with pens, highlighters, sticky tabs, and other cute stationery. Bonus points if it matches your bag aesthetic.

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Tech & productivity essentials

31. Flash drive

Save assignments, projects, or class presentations. It’s old-school but still super useful.

32. Mouse and mousepad

If you prefer using a mouse over a trackpad, keep a compact one with a foldable pad in your bag for library work sessions.

33. Wireless presenter

Perfect for presentations and slides. Slip it in your tech pouch for easy access.

34. External hard drive

Keep it handy for backing up big projects or transferring media between devices.

35. Laptop lock

If you study in public spaces, this adds an extra layer of security while you grab coffee or a snack.

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36. Sticky notes

Jot reminders or bookmark textbooks. Colorful sticky notes are both functional and cute stationery musts.

37. Mini stapler

Small but mighty. When your prof asks for printed papers, you’ll be the one ready to staple.

38. Page flags

Mark important textbook sections or notebook pages with these bright little lifesavers.

39. Portable notebook stand

Studying on the go? A foldable laptop stand helps improve posture and comfort.

40. Screen wipes

Your devices get dirty fast. Carry a few screen wipes for your laptop and phone.

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Academic & organization extras

41. Course syllabus printouts

Keep your syllabi in a thin folder in case you need to refer to deadlines or expectations.

42. Study cards or flashcards

Old-school index cards help you memorize quickly between classes.

43. Mini whiteboard

Perfect for on-the-go brainstorming or problem solving with friends.

44. Highlighters

Color-code your readings and notes with a few pastel or neon highlighters.

45. Erasable pens

They make studying and editing a breeze—especially for planner lovers.

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46. Correction tape

White-out pens or correction tape are musts for making your notes cleaner.

47. Ruler

Useful for diagrams, graphs, and bullet journaling.

48. Sticky notebook tabs

Label your planner or notebooks by topic or priority.

49. Index card holder

Keep your flashcards clean and unbent in a cute little case.

50. Portable reading light

Perfect for late-night reading without bothering your roommate or library neighbors.

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