As summer comes to an end, thousands of students will be preparing to move into halls and start their university life. While pens and notebooks still have their place, today’s students often rely on technology more than ever to stay organised, connected and productive. Whether you’re preparing for lectures, revising for exams or settling into your student accommodations, these 11 gadgets to take to university can help make university life that little bit easier.
1. Laptop
If you only buy one gadget to take to university, make it a laptop. From writing essays and studying or attending online meetings and submitting coursework, a laptop will be at the centre of your academic life. This essential gadget should be lightweight with a good battery life, especially if you’ll be carrying it around campus all day.
2. Extension Lead
If you only buy one gadget to take to university, make it a laptop. From writing essays and studying or attending online meetings and submitting coursework, a laptop will be at the centre of your academic life. This essential gadget should be lightweight with a good battery life, especially if you’ll be carrying it around campus all day.
3. Tablet & Stylus
More students are choosing to take notes digitally than ever before. A tablet and stylus allows you to take notes during lectures, annotate lecture slides, read lecture pre-readings and keep all your study materials in one place. It’s a great way to stay organised, on the go and reduce the amount of paper you carry around at university.
4. Noise-Cancellng Headphones
University spaces aren’t always the quietest place to study. Noise-cancelling headphones are a great gadget to take to university, if you want to focus in shared flats, busy libraries and common areas, making them one of the best investments you can make for productive study sessions.
5. Portable Charger
With a busy day of lectures, society events and study sessions, your phone battery can drain pretty quickly. A portable charger is a practical gadget to take to university, helping you can keep your devices powered up whenever and wherever you are, whether you’re on campus, travelling home, or studying in the library.
6. Portable Speaker
University life isn’t all about studying. A portable Bluetooth speaker is a perfect gadget for listening to music with friends, general ambience or creating the right atmosphere in your accommodation. Look for something compact, durable and easy to take to university.
7. Digital Alarm Clock
Everyone misses an early lecture at some point, but a digital alarm clock can help prevent it. This simple gadget to take to university provides a reliable backup to your phone and can help you establish a better routine as you adjust to your university life.
8. E-Reader
After spending hours looking at laptops, tablets and lecture slides, sometimes it’s nice to switch off with a good book. An e-reader is a useful gadget that allows you to carry an entire library in your bag without the weight of the physical books. It’s a great way to enjoy novels and non-academic reading while taking a break from laptops, tablets and phones.
9. Tablet or Laptop Stand
Long hours studying on a laptop can take a toll on your posture. A tablet or laptop stand is a practical gadget to take to university because it raises your screen to a more comfortable heigh, reducing neck strain and revision sessions and makes assignment work much more comfortable.
10. Smartwatch or Fitness Tracker
University can be a busy balancing act between studying, socialising and staying healthy. A smartwatch or fitness tracker can help you manage your schedule, track activity levels, set reminders and make sure you’re taking care of yourself throughout your academic year.
11. Bluetooth Tracker
Keys/keycards, wallets and student ID cards have a habit of disappearing at the worst possible moment. A Bluetooth tracker, such as an AirTag or Tile, can help you quickly locate these important belongings and save you valuable time and stress.
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