With midterms quickly approaching, The Daily Reveille is here to help you pack your bags. These items are a must-have for last minute cram sessions or the overnight haul in Middleton Library. So grab your backpack of choice and takes notes.
Chargers: This one is a no-brainer. Phone and laptop chargers are critical for long study sessions. Don’t count on a community charging station. You don’t don’t want to be the lone one out with a dead laptop with typed-out notes and no way to review them. Batteries must stay charged in case the “Naked Studier” returns to Middleton again this year and you need to dash.
Gum/snacks: Many students recommend the mint flavor of gum to help stay awake. It also wouldn’t hurt the standard coffee breath from the endless cups of caffeine boosts. Snacks are necessary so you don’t lose the perfect spot you stalked out for an hour.
Scantrons: Buy a pack or two and keep them in your backpack all semester. The free Scantrons in the LSU Student Union disappear quickly. You don’t want to be the annoying person in class standing at the door asking everyone for a Scantron. ‘Sigh.’
Sweatshirts: This one is less obvious, but still vital. Middleton probably stays at a low of 34 degrees year round, or at least that’s what it feels like. So if you’re pulling an all-nighter, bring one or two.
Highlighters: Add some color to your life, and otherwise dead study session, with some highlighters. The bright pens can help you focus on main points and key notes. If all else fails, they can be fun to doodle with.
Water bottle: Water is crucial if you plan on spending long hours studying. Among the gallons of coffee consumed, make sure you are drinking enough water to keep you going. It can also help wake you up.