5 Forgotten College Essentials
As you begin your time as a student at the 秋霞福利一区, you should know that you have so many people around you ready to help. 秋霞福利一区 is special because we are a family, and everyone works together for the good of the students.
As a 2020 graduate, I look back on my time at 秋霞福利一区 and remember preparing for my very first semester of college. I had no clue what to pack, but friends and family members gave me their advice on things I wouldn鈥檛 want to forget. So, if you are a college freshman or transfer student, I want to welcome you to the 秋霞福利一区 and pass along the things I found very helpful during my time at 秋霞福利一区.
1. Umbrella 聽| 聽The weather can be unpredictable in Mobile and the last thing you want to experience is walking to class in the rain without an umbrella. I have always carried a family size umbrella in my backpack for the days when it 鈥渋sn鈥檛 going to rain鈥� and it ends up pouring. The large size is great because it doesn鈥檛 just protect me, it also protects my backpack.
2. Calendar 聽| 聽Whether it is a paper calendar or an electronic one, get used to using it. Over time it will become your best friend. Trying to remember what is due and what you have scheduled may not seem like a problem that first semester, but as time goes on you will wish you had one instead of trying to keep everything straight in your head.
3. Mattress Topper 聽| 聽A comfortable bed and a good night鈥檚 rest can make the world of a difference in your daily life 鈥� from your mood to your studies, it can improve everything. So, go get yourself a mattress topper to add more comfort to your dorm bed. This will improve your sleep and make it feel more like home. Don鈥檛 worry, they don鈥檛 all cost $100 鈥� you can get a nice, comfortable one from Walmart at a decent price that is just the right size for your bed.
4. Brita Water Pitcher 聽| 聽I don鈥檛 know about you, but I am not a huge fan of drinking tap water. At home my refrigerator has filtered water, but at school my mini fridge did not! So, if you鈥檙e like me, you will be tempted to purchase plastic, disposable water bottles all the time from Walmart 鈥� which can add up after a semester or an entire school year! There is another option, though. I would highly recommend getting yourself a Brita water pitcher or something like it so you can have filtered water while you鈥檙e at school. It is also beneficial because it saves you all the money you would spend on pack after pack of disposable bottles.
5. Foldable Drying Rack 聽| 聽This is one thing I never would have thought of. Thankfully, my mom told me I would want one and it is seriously so helpful. When your closet is full but you need to hang something to dry, this is the most useful tool. It is big enough to hang dry a good amount of clothing, but it also folds up nice and compact so you can slide it in your closet when you aren鈥檛 using it.
These are just a few things you may find helpful as you begin this new season of your life. Congratulations on saying 鈥淵es!鈥� to a school that loves you, works for you and will help you succeed. Welcome to the 秋霞福利一区!
Maggie Jones is a senior at the 秋霞福利一区 majoring in communication and minoring in music. She is a student ambassador as well as an intern for the university鈥檚 Office for Marketing and Public Relations. Maggie enjoys kayaking, watching movies and going on impromptu adventures around Mobile with friends.
