5 First Day of Class Essentials You Need To Have With You
This post is about first day of class essentials.
If you read my post about what I keep in my backpack, you know that I try to keep the things I carry to class pretty simple. This is true for most days, except for the first day. This is the day that I don’t hold back anything and I bring everything. I bring every textbook, notebook, calculator, and anything else I could possibly need.
Here’s 5 things that I would be dead without on my first day!
CLASS SCHEDULE
I have my schedule already in my google calendar, complete with the building and room numbers. Even though I have this, I still print off a copy of my schedule and keep it in my backpack! The last thing you want to do on the first day is sit down in the wrong class, and realize that you’re in the wrong class only once the professor starts lecturing.
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CAMPUS MAP
Odds are you have no idea where you’re going your first day of classes. As soon as you move in, most likely the week before classes start, I would highly recommend walking your daily schedule. This will give you an idea as to how long it takes to get to each class and help you begin to learn your way around the campus. Until then, carry a campus map with you to make sure you don’t get lost!
COMFORTABLE SHOES
As much as I know you want to wear that cute new pair of wedges you bought just for school, your first day is not the day you’ll want to wear them. Your orientation week or day was probably much more relaxed. You’ll be on a much tighter schedule on your first day of classes, and you don’t want to have your feet hurting the whole day. Save the cute shoes for easier days when you know your way around and can properly break them in.
WATER
If you read my post about what I keep in my backpack, you’ll know that I always have a water bottle with me. Most days I drink at least two! It’s a good habit to always carry water on you, and the first day is the best day to start this habit. Pick a water bottle that fits in your backpack, and one that you really like. I prefer a double walled one because it won’t collect condensation on the outside. My favorite inexpensive ones are by the brand Tal. At the very least, make sure you stop carrying plastic single use water bottles! They’re horrible for you and even worse for the planet. Plus, you’ll save a ton of money investing in a good water bottle and even a water filter unit to make sure your water is perfect!
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TEXTBOOKS/OTHER CLASS MATERIALS
Odds are you feel the need to buy your books in advance. This is a good idea if you know that you will for sure use your book. I personally order all of mine in advance because I have 21 days to return them if I find out I don’t need them. Most of the time I would recommend waiting until at least the first day of class before getting your books. I know as a freshman this is probably super intimidating, but it shouldn’t matter at all. It probably will save you a ton of money too! You’ll be surprised how often teachers will give you updates on the textbooks they will actually use.
Alongside all of the things I keep in my backpack, here’s the extras that I make sure to have on the first day of classes – or even the first week of classes!
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