Must-Haves Devices for College Survival
Ah, college, a time in which studying is on the backburner for all too many aspiring grads. Fortunately, technological advancements have helped to make even studying less painful, fitting nicely inside the parameters of the ever busy social schedule. How can you make for a more balanced educational experience as you or your child heads off to school? These must-have purchases make great graduation presents, sure to ease the time crunch freshman year.Laptop w/ wireless Nearly all college campuses offer wireless internet service while physically on the grounds. If not, or if the place of residence in question is off campus, wireless internet is a necessity for students no matter the major. Relying on desktop computers or even worse, computer labs, subjects a student to an inflexible environment that’s simply out of his or her control. Considering the surrounding temptations not to get work done, it’s best to enable an internet connection whenever possible. Not to mention, many classes will regularly update syllabi or post assignments online, things a student will need to be aware of and have access to at any given moment.Smartphone Yes, this does present the danger of a lot of time wasted, however, setting your school email account to send messages directly to your mobile device mitigates the danger of forgotten deadlines, overall a worthy trade off. Due to a large number of seemingly erroneous listserves school mailboxes tend to get cluttered when left unchecked, a much more manageable problem when your inbox is just one touch away.Breathalyzer The reality is college students are exposed to a lot of alcohol. It is important to use any mind-altering substance responsibly. A breathalyzer, though not a study tool per say, can help to make informed decisions and avoid the troubles that come with extreme levels of intoxication, particularly for young men and women who have had little to no experience with alcohol in the years leading up to college. In lieu of a breathalyzer, as in the wrong hands it may turn into a competition, a handy drinks-to-BAC cheat-sheet will also suffice.