What would I do without The Frisky? Like Yow Yow! many blogs right now are currently writing back-to-school themed posts and while I’ve seen quite a few great posts from the blogs I read daily, The Frisky is my absolute favorite. Last year, they wrote an incredible piece called “30 Things Every College Student Should Have,” so I thought I would use some of their tips and refine it with some of my own.

1. A good study buddy.
2. A favorite quiet spot to study.
3. Extra change for bus fare or laundry.
4. One treat from the dining hall once a week whether it is a cookie (or two) or three pumpkin tartlets in one day (like I do.)
5. A retreat home during those long holiday weekends.
6. A four-year plan.
7. Someone to talk to when you’re feeling completely overwhelmed.
8. Condoms, if you’re sexually active.
9. Open communication with your roommate(s.)
10. A wardrobe that includes clothes for the day, comfy clothes, going-out clothes, and the outfits for your presentations and job interviews.
11. Shower shoes for communal bathrooms.
12. A spot that will always hold the key to your room so you never forget it.
13. Snacks for your dorm room, but with some willpower of your own.
14. New friends at school.
15. A designated driver (or walker.)
16. A best friend from home you can always call and vent to.
17. A vacuum cleaner.
18. Good judgement.
19. A decent professor plea email for when you fail a test…or two.
20. Your own checking account.
21. A bathrobe.
22. An organization or club to belong to.
23. At least one friend who will tell you when your outfit or behavior is inappropriate.
24. A part time or work study job.
25. At least a few experiences you wouldn’t want your parents to know about.
26. A friend who will push you to try new experiences that won’t get you in trouble with the law.
27. Friends that will have womp-womp breakfasts with you the morning after an outrageous night.
28. A late night restaurant for all of your drunchie needs.
29. A major that you actually care about.
30. A camera for EVERYTHING.