12 Necessities I Always Have on My Study Desk

Student Life

January 23, 2021

As a student, I tend to spend a lot of my time in the study. On my desk, I always keep these 12 essentials items that prove to be handy and helpful.

1. A Ruler

To start off with the very basic and somewhat obvious, I always make sure to keep a ruler on my desk.

It's certainly helpful, and I find that I need this handy tool more often than I'd originally thought. Rulers are pretty standard as they go, but I always make sure to have one for both inches and centimeters.

Pro-tip: A ruler with the centimeter side that also includes millimeters is incredibly beneficial for precision!

2. A Water Bottle

I can't stress this enough: hydration is important!

I make sure to keep a filled water bottle on my desk so that I can simply reach out to take quick sips throughout my day. A simple cup with water always works, too.

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3. Hand Cream

Speaking of hydration, your skin's hydration is important as well.

I recently realized how it was far more significant than it was when my skin dried from the cold- so, if you're seeing this without a hand cream by your side, this is your sign to keep them hydrated!

4. Scissors, Glue, & Tape

Pretty much a necessity, I always have scissors, glue, and tape by my side!

5. The Writing Mug

I love to keep all my pencils, pens, highlighters, etc all in a mug. Any type of holder works, to be honest, but I love the look of it in a mug.

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6. A Calendar

Next to the reminder app, my Calendar is everything. I love using it to stay organized and of course, keep up to date with the date. (no pun intended!)

As far as calendars go, they're pretty standard; I prefer to use either big wall calendars or a desk calendar.

7. Laptop Protection

I'm on my laptop for a good amount of time every day- and I've discovered protection for it is absolutely crucial.

I can't count how many times protective covers have saved me- and would most definitely recommend them.

For starters, get a sleeve or casing for your laptop. Some of the best covers tend to be on the more pricey side, but investing in quality pieces for something like this could prove to be better for the long run.

Keyboard covers are also important to prevent any dust or lint from getting in between the cracks!

8. Snack Stash

Power foods are perfect for me to quickly snack on during my study times. Eating and nutrition is significantly helpful and can even boost your studies.

9. Sticky Notes & A Bulletin Board

Sticky notes are a great way to remind yourself and make notes. I love to pin them up on a bulletin board as a big space for me to check up on- and they can also serve as decoration, too.

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10. Blue Light Glasses

In the modern world, a lot of our time is spent looking at a screen- like you are right now- and that screen time has increased tremendously for me over the past few months as a virtual student due to COVID-19.

Often times, my eyes would feel strained, and it felt tired.

My blue light glasses have helped me so much by filtering out specific light- if you're on the fence about getting yourself one, I'd highly recommend it.

11. Chapstick

Chapped, dry, peeling lips are the worst; it's such a crusty feeling, not to mention the pain.

Make sure to keep them smooth and moist, especially during the winter! Having them by my desk serves as a great reminder for me to apply them when I can.

12. Shelving

Shelves are what you might say to be the "pockets" of furniture- and I always find pockets to be immensely useful. Many desks come with inner drawers, but having shelves always helps!

Consider putting on top of your study shelf some of your books and trinkets.

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