New stationery is one of the most satisfying things going. University features a lot more independent learning than you may have had experienced before and so there is a lot more note taking required. People learn in all kinds of different ways but being organised will help everyone. You’ll obviously need pens and pencils but here’s a few things we have found to be useful:

• Post it notes – Different shapes, sizes and colours. They are useful for studying, reminders, notes, place holders and more. 
• Coloured pens – Sharpies, felt tip pens and biros and highlighters. Using different colours can be so helpful in editing and revision. And they come in useful for fancy dress and white t-shirt parties too.
• Pencil pot – For you desk so you aren’t scrambling around for pens and it keeps your work space clear. 
• Files – Having a file or two just helps keep things together. A lot of essay submissions are digital but you’ll find you print things and have loose notes lying around. Best keeping them together to help future you out.
• Notebooks – A notebook per module or subject is not excessive. It means your notes are in order when you come to look back though your books. 
• Pencil sharpener – So many people don’t have them and you’ll find yourself all using the one pencil sharper of the art student you happen to live with. The same goes for erasers. 
• Scissors – You never know when you might need them.

Add your stationery essentials in the comments below. Tomorrow we’ll be talking wardrobe. 
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