Area Rugs – Misc College Supplies

This is a case-by-case situation.  If you are one of the lucky few who have a dorm that already comes with a soft plushy carpet – skip the area rug.  However, if you are one of the unlucky ones (most likely!) that have a cold cement floor – invest a couple dollars on a soft plushy area rug so you can wake up in style.  

Graphing Calculator – In Class Electronics

If you are taking a math class such as Calculus or above, I highly recommend that you invest in a graphic calculator.  Store functions, programs and notes will be crucial to your success in any of these classes.  I prefer the Texas Instrument series personally, but expect to spend at least a $100 on this gadget that will help you pass if not ace your higher level math classes.  

Dri-fit Sleeveless Shirt for Men – Fashion T...

Yep.  Make sure it isn’t too tight so that you have a difficult time breathing.  It’s not a corset - it’s a workout shirt.  I personally don’t mind an unbranded dri-fit but some brands have certain stigmas attached to them especially if you don’t look the part.  In most cases, I go with the cheapest dri-fit sleeveless instead of paying an arm and a leg for half a shirt. Takeaways: Avoid...

Music Deck – College Dorm Electronics

Need a quick and easy sound system for your dorm?  Invest a little over $100 for a music player dock.  Docking your music player to the speaker system will grant you your best playlist when you are throwing a shindig in your dorm room.  It is extremely important to make sure your music player is compatible with the device you’re using to plug into the deck. Takeaways: Know your party – know your...

Notepad – Workspace College Supplies

Ever needed to just jot down quick reminders?  A cheap notepad can be found at your local dollar store for you to jot down those quick notes you’ll need to get yourself through the day.  A laptop / tablet can be used to take down these quick notes but you’ll regret it when you have to be wary of dropping your $300 piece of equipment. Takeaways: Tear away notes from the pad Freedom to do as you please without...

College Branded Sweater – Fashion Tips for C...

The comfortable baggy college brand sweater.  Or, if you’d rather prefer – the tighter fitting college brand sweater.  Be selective with what you wear underneath it.  Having college decals on all of your clothes isn’t the most flattering thing.  Recommendation here is to wear with moderation but otherwise perfectly ok! Takeaways: Try not to wear too many pieces of college clothing at once Too tight...

Short shorts for dudes – Fashion Tips for Gy...

If you’re a dude and you find that your shorts are coming well above your knees – please be aware that the chicks aren’t staring at you because they finally have a chance to see their male counterparts deal with extremely tight clothes in attempts to look good.  The guy in the picture is especially egregious with the tie-dye shorts, but even if it were a solid color it’d look pretty damn awkward. Last...

College Dorm Electronics – Good speaker syst...

The key to a good party is the music.  Bass is nice.  However, having your resident assistant flag you for rocking the hallway with heavy metal isn’t so nice.  Nowadays, you can get a really nice speaker system for your college dorm room for under $100.  Make sure your sound cart on your laptop or desktop can fully utilize a surround sound speaker system if you choose to go that route. Takeaways: Get a nice bass,...