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Freshmen college kit. Photo by drobotdean at Freepik
Being a new student must make you very excited and enthusiastic. Entering a new world, one step closer to becoming an adult. Of course, this new life must be prepared so that you are better prepared to face it. One of them is by preparing college supplies. This is something prospective freshmen should take advantage of because college supplies are one of the important keys to launching your teaching and learning activities on campus later.
So, what are the college supplies that a freshman needs to prepare? Let’s find out the answer below.
1. Laptop
In today’s digital world, of course, the existence of a laptop will be an inseparable part of your college life later. Laptops will be helpful for us to record lecture materials and do various assignments that will be given by lecturers later.
Although a smartphone can also replace some functions of a laptop, some course loads require the power of a laptop or Personal Computer (PC) device. For example, if you are majoring in Film. This major will often edit and render videos that require considerable power and data processing speed. The choice of college major will also determine the minimum laptop specifications you must have.
So, before buying a laptop, it’s a good idea first to figure out your needs at college. That way, later, your lecture process can run more smoothly and smoothly.
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2. Flash Disk / External Hard Disk
One way to store lecture data and assignments is through cloud-based services such as Google Drive or Dropbox. This way, you can access your data anywhere and anytime. However, there is nothing wrong if you want to store your data on other portable devices. You can choose to have a flash disk or an external hard disk.
In terms of price and shape, flash disks are cheaper and space-saving, making them easier to carry around. However, an external hard disk has a much larger storage capacity, enabling you to store more task data, such as videos. You can choose the one that suits your needs and budget.
Laptops, smartphones, and notebooks are some college supplies for freshmen. Photo by Freepik
3. Smartphone
This smart device will undoubtedly be inseparable from your college equipment. Through your smartphone, you can do assignments and discuss with your friends and lecturers. Even if you are taking a distance learning course, such as the Digital Learning (DL) Strategic Communication study program at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, you can use your smartphone to attend lectures. You can attend classes remotely by downloading a video conferencing application like Zoom or Google Classroom.
In addition, you can also take notes on lecture materials or enter your agenda on your smartphone. However, before doing this, make sure that your class allows the use of cell phones in teaching and learning activities. If not, a notebook or binder is a wiser choice when taking notes in class.
4. Notebook/Binder
One equipment you can use to take notes in class is notebooks and binders. You can choose cute notebooks and binders that suit your lecture needs. You can also make notes here to make it easier for you to study at home later.
Stationery is also one of the college supplies needed by freshmen. Photo by Freepik
5. Stationery
To take notes, of course, you also need complete stationery. You can buy pens, pencils, highlighters of various colors to make highlights in reference books or notebooks, and erasers or correction tape.
In addition, you can also buy sticky notes to stick in the course reference book. So you can add important notes there.
6. Course Reference Books
In addition to the explanation from the lecturer, you also need several books as references that must be read to support your learning process in college. You can explore the various courses you are taking through these reference books. Thus, the knowledge you get will be more profound and more comprehensive. So, don’t forget to prepare this one freshman kit.
7. College Bag
To carry all your college supplies and other equipment, of course, you need a college bag. Without a bag, you will find it difficult to carry all your college needs. Your hands will be too full to carry everything.
College bags are not always backpacks like those used during school days. You can also use more stylish tote bags or other bags that suit your needs. Make sure to remember to bring your college bag so that all your equipment is not scattered.
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That’s the information about freshmen college equipment that can be used as a guideline for prospective new students. Hopefully, this information is useful for you. Make sure to check out other updated information about campus life and the intricacies of the lecture world on UMN’s official website.
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English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora
Kuliah di Jakarta untuk jurusan program studi Informatika| Sistem Informasi | Teknik Komputer | Teknik Elektro | Teknik Fisika | Akuntansi | Manajemen| Komunikasi Strategis | Jurnalistik | Desain Komunikasi Visual | Film dan Animasi | Arsitektur | D3 Perhotelan , di Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. www.umn.ac.id
