Time to Get Organized for Back to School

For all students heading into another year of learning, whether its at the MaKami College campus or studying abroad, we’ve created a list of the perfect back-to-school necessities and tech to get you through this next stage of education!

Notebooks: Sometimes, you’ve got to write your notes and organize your schedule the old-fashioned way! Studies show that writing things down physically helps you remember your notes better. Don’t forget to bring along some White-Out for those pesky typos or mistakes!

Hard drives: Every student’s fear is losing all of their work after a long night of studying! It’s always good practice to enable auto-save features where you can, or save your progress every 30 minutes. For those classes with a lot of files and documents, it’s handy to have extra insurance with either a USB drive or a sturdy SSD. Check out The Source for all sorts of storage capacity hard drives!

Back pack/tote bag/satchel: Still lugging around that worn-out backpack from high school? It might be time to get yourself something new and fun for the school year. With all of the school books, binders and tech you’ll be carrying from class to class, you need something high quality! Stores like Walmart or Urban Planet will have a variety of styles and sizes for your next backpack that won’t compromise on the comfort and support! Look for backpacks with mesh backs for increased airflow and padded shoulder straps.

Laptop case: Some of us are a little more clumsy than others, and we’ve all seen someone fall victim to the nightmare of seeing their laptop dropped and damaged. Save yourself some grief with a hardshell case to cover your laptop and give you some extra assurance and protection.

Mini stapler + Staples: Be the hero in your classroom and come prepared!

Headphones: Block out the noise while you’re studying! Whether you’re a podcast listener or more into some tunes while you’re in the study zone. We recommend wireless, noise-cancelling headphones that are comfortable to wear for long periods. Find these at The Source! 

Water bottle: The words that we’ll never get tired of saying - “stay hydrated!” Your brain and body benefit from drinking water regularly, which significantly affects your energy levels, mood and your brain functions. It can also help prevent headaches and migraines, which will help keep you focused on studying!

While you’re at it, why not load up on gift cards from Marlborough Mall ahead of time for when you’re in need of some tasty brain food from Edo Japan or Taco Time? Visit Customer Service during your next visit to load up! We understand that back-to-school means more than school supplies. Whether you’ve got your head stuck in a textbook, trying to prep lunches, or just caught in back-to-school traffic, we’ve got you covered for all of your essentials.