I always love seeing what’s in my bag posts, so here’s my take on what actually ends up in a W&M student’s school bag! (based on mine and STEP’s followers’ bags!)

• Laptop + charger: Obviously a laptop is a must in college, and mine comes with me everywhere! It’s always a good idea to bring a charger just in-case too.
• Folder: I only use one folder to carry any handouts I get from class or assignments I’m turning in. Since I don’t get that many paper assignments I just use one folder for all of my classes. 
• Legal pads: Ever since a legal pad was the only form of notebook I could find in Ireland, I’ve been hooked on using them to take notes in class. I have two: one for scratch and un-pretty notes and another for nice and clean one-pagers! Like the folder, I use one for all my classes and just label the bottom left corner to know which class the notes are from.  
• Water Bottle: Hydration is key, especially when it’s over 80 degrees still in October! 
• Hand Sanitizer: Virology has made me a bit of a germaphobe, so I carry hand sanitizer with me everywhere. 
• Lipbalm: Really can’t go anywhere without lipbalm. 
• Headphones: My airpods are also a necessity for listening to music between classes and noise cancelation while studying. 
• Snack: Sometimes there’s just not enough time to go grab a formal meal, so I always have a snack or two in my bag! My favorites are honey roasted chickpeas or some sort of protein bar. 
• Tissues: I always find my nose running after walking into a freezing ISC lecture hall coming from a humid exterior. 
• Bandaid: Just one of those essentials that’s always useful to have on hand! 
• Hairties / claw clip: When my hair starts to bother me or it gets a little warmer than expected outside, I have something to put it up! 
• Lots & Lots of books: A clear marker of a typical W&M student!
• Planner: W&M students are known to be organized, so having a planner is a must!