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today has been the most productive day in a long time. finally got some assignments done for my online class that i was procrastinating and had a very productive japanese study session ✨

ig: isa.layne

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me, at 2 am: there’s no better time than the present. let’s immediately start learning 3 different languages, write a screenplay and several poems, finish all of my assignments, read 12 new books,

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Honestly “thanks I hate it” is one of the funniest phrases in the English language

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the main takeaway: in my experience, people tend to bring way too much to college and then end up regretting it when they move out. you really don’t need that many things because somebody else or the front desk will likely have anything you need.

bold is for things i find essential.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

folder for official papers like vaccination forms, work forms, etc

lined paper/notebooks

pencils

pens

something to hold your utensils on your desk/utensil cup/desk organizer

note pads

a pencil bag

tape

stapler - it’ll save your butt when you’re running to class late with an essay due. staple your work! not doing that can drive some professors nuts.

scissors

index cards

hole puncher

white out

printer paper

highlighters

paper clips

binder to hold old schoolwork

graph ruled composition notebook for stem classes

erasers

washi tapes/my crafting materials

i didn’t need anything different from high school. i wouldn’t recommend going out and buying a lot of new school supplies. perhaps just bring the usual stuff on your desk and in your backpack.

BED

a mattress pad - a lot of people on youtube will recommend that you buy these very expensive mattress foam pads. i didn’t use one – i just had a cover for the mattress. i’m sure the quality of mattresses will differ from college to college, but i slept fine.

sheets (set) - check to see what size your college uses. we use twin XL, so I had to go buy another set of sheets.

comforter - i had one duvet and one thinner blanket so i had layers to cover all seasons.

pillow - i only used one, and i find that if you loft your bed it’s much more convenient to have fewer things on your bed so changing your sheets isn’t as much of a hassle.

your favorite stuffed animal/comfort object :)

BATH

towels (2)

handtowel - my dorm didn’t provide paper towels for after you wash your hands

shower caddy - i would recommend something that can be hung up if your dorm has showers with hooks on the doors. mine didn’t, so i ended up buying a sturdy plastic caddy that i put on a stool in the shower.

in the caddy:

all your essentials (shampoo, conditioner, face wash, etc)

soap (i don’t recommend bar soap unless you have a ledge on your caddy where you can put it)

toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant. just bring your basic stuff.

FOOD

one mug

electric kettle (if you drink tea or eat instant ramen a lot)

water bottle

snacks

chip clips

a fork, spoon, and knife

chopsticks

tea bags (you can steal these from the dining hall)

tupperware - i bring about two containers just in case i want to steal something from the dining hall, but that’s about it.

one plate - wouldn’t recommend bringing more than that. what do you need five plates for?

i would recommend against bringing kitchenware like pots/pans/cooking spoons/etc. my dorm has these available for residents; check with your dorm as well. i also did not cook or bake a single time the whole year, and my friend who cooked just used the communal pots and pans.

CLEANING/LIVING

lysol wipes/lysol spray

paper towels

tissues

key chain

zip loc bags

trash can - preferably with a lid so you can put food in there. best to bring your own trash can so you don’t have to resent your roommate for not taking out the trash when it’s their turn.

trunk/container - i use one for storage, one lockable trunk for valuables, and one container for food to keep out bugs. these containers also doubled as tables/night stands because i didn’t want to buy furniture.

desk lamp - if your roommate sleeps before you, it’s convenient to have a little light so you can work as they sleep.

laundry bag - would recommend something that is easily rolled/carried to and from the laundry room

laundry detergent

illness/first aid kit

bandaids

vitamin c powder

painkiller of choice

cough drops

tide stick

sewing kit - i patched up my roommate’s laundry bag once and definitely could’ve borrowed a suitemate’s kit, so these aren’t necessary in my opinion.

vacuum - check to see if your dorm has these available for check out. mine did.

microwave - i didn’t buy one. my floor had one in a communal area, and a few people in my suite had a microwave.

fridge - i just used my suitemates’ fridges.

ear plugs - for light sleepers/those easily disturbed.

CLOTHES

do not bring your entire wardrobe!!!!!!!!!!! do not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just bring the things that you wear most often. remember: nobody actually pays that much attention to what you wear, and you’ll only see the same people 3 or 2 times a week, so you only need 3 unique outfits a week lmao.

do bring:

one formal outfit/pair of shoes (in case of interviews or dinner parties)

enough socks/undergarments to last as long as you want to go in between laundry loads. i only bring enough to last 1.5 weeks, and it forces me to wash my clothes regularly, which is nice in a way.

ELECTRONICS

phone and charger

laptop and charger

portable charger and cord

HOBBY

be real with yourself here. i played my ukulele or painted probably five times the entire year. i read none of the books i brought despite being an avid reader. i brought some of my crafting materials and only used them maybe three times.

cards - i brought some thank you cards/envelopes/stamps with me but you don’t have to. these are easily bought.

DECORATIONS

i did not bring any decorations and i don’t regret it, but a lot of my suitemates had tapestries and things. i would just bring stuff that’s already in your room at home. the less stuff you have to bring home the better.

best of luck with your first year! hope this helps :)

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Warm and neutral colors 

instagram: applefroyo

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trust

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french person: *speaks french*

me, crying: how do you do that with your mouth

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I don’t know how I didn’t figure this out but now that I have I don’t know what to do with this information

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26.03.2019 // i’m going to berlin and gdańsk this may!!! it’ll be my first time in europe and i am Excited™️

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Can someone just………………. explain French to me?

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Ur worth it :)

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hey guys!!! someone asked me if i could tell them some tips for studying a new language so i thought i’d make a masterpost so everyone could see it and use it!!! happy learning ❤️📚 (x)

i wanted to add more things but it was going to be too long, so if you want me to add anything else tell me and i’ll make another masterpost with it!!

general tips

make the most of duolingo! by @leahrning

learning foreign languages by @a-pprendre

how to self-study languages by @e-tudiante

how to learn a new language at home by @laurynstudy​

ace your foreign language class by @cambridgemagic

language learning by @study-well

studying a foreign language by @areistotle

online bilingual dictionaries by @languageramblings

15 tips for language self-study

the complete guide of self-studying a foreign language

5 tips for self-studying a foreign language

tips for learning a new language by @ofminervas 

tips for writing by @moonstruckstudies

another language masterpost by @wonderful-language-sounds​

ten reasons to learn a new language by @thescholarlysquad​

language learning tips and resources by @study-ings

how to study a foreign language by @a-student-life

a faster way to start learning a language by @funwithlanguages 

a new language? tricky but easy! by @underpressurecharlie

how i learn languages by @mickybyrd

american sign language

free asl learning programs

start asl

learn asl

asl resources

arabic

online resources

more resources

learn arabic

arabic online

chinese

coffee related words by @the-brightest-witch-studies

mandarin chinese resource masterpost by @floernce

chinese resources by @brbimstudying

english

the ultimate english masterpost by @areistotle

english masterpost by @studyvet

free online courses by @wonderful-language-sounds 

get litterature notes x x x x

french

french masterpost by @organisaticns

french resources masterlist by @nathalliastudies

50 advanced french phrases by @la-linguistique 

12 tips for learning french efficiently

how to improve your french

french music by @studyplants

french resources

german

german capitalisation by @yourfuckingmuse

german emotions by @deutsch-doodles

learning tools by @wonderful-language-sounds

learn german online

guide to learning german by @baernat

free german resources by @languageoclock

greek

how to learn greek by @katlearnslanguages

hindi

learn hindi

italian

italian masterpost by @studybowie 

japanese

learn japanese!! by @solarstudy

fun ways to study japanese by @japanesewithyuandclare

japanese masterlist by @thespecsappeal​

learn japanese

korean

korean language learning masterpost! by @study-mochi​

how to study korean

korean alphabet

learn korean

korean language education center

learn korean

korean for beginners by @mujistudies

latin

learn latin by @studyplants​

learn latin!!

free online resources

free latin videos

latin course

maltese

maltese resources by @maltese-boy

animals in maltese by @maltese-boy

speak maltese in 300 words by @maltese-boy

portuguese

learn portugese

portuguese ressources by @lass-uns-studieren

polish

polish media by @maltese-boy

drinks in polish by @untaintedtea

​polish learning masterpost by @areistotle

russian

learning russian by @wonderful-language-sounds

online russian learning

russian alphabet by @pycckuu

tips to read and listen in russian by @wonderful-language-sounds

spanish

great apps!! by @katlearnslanguages

spanish resources masterpost by @alcyonien​

spanish oxford dictionary by @productivebuddy​

spanish resources by @somestudy

spanish media resources by @wonderful-language-sounds

swedish

swedish resources masterpost by @studyvet

swedish media by @maltese-boy

web/apps

fluentin3months

babbel

memrise

linguti

livemocha

BBC Languages

l-lingo

lang-8

mosalingua 

busuu

hellotalk 

bliubliu

mango languages

language

vocabulary tool

reading tool

helpful language apps masterpost by @studysthetics

other

foreign language cartoons by @lingdom​

best songs for learning a language by @highschoolering 

learn about fillers in different languages by @vinurminn

learn an ancient language

another language masterpost by @z-co

masterpost of language massive open courses by @wonderful-sounds

language resources by @travellingual

a folder with all of the grammar you’ll ever need

notebook set up by @curiousmin-d 

motivation

benefits of being bilingual by @polyglotgirl 

motivation to keep on studying by @rahaflearns 

why you’re a better learner than a child by @languageoclock​

my masterposts

app masterpost

DIY masterpost

food masterpost

how to: group work

printable masterpost

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