It’s time to say goodbye to sleeping in and say hello to alarm clocks, making sure you packed tomorrow’s lunch and that you did your homework. Yes, we’re heading back to schools and universities. Even though it’s not all fun and games, there are two great things about the beginning of the academic year. Seeing your friends every day and back to school shopping! Everyone loves getting the perfect pencil case and filling it with exciting and colorful pens, finding the perfect backpack and scoring shiny new sneakers. To make your lives easier we’ve put together a must-haves list for school from MUJI.
TAKE NOTES
MUJI’s gel pens have a cult following. You might think that any old pen will do. But the humble writing instrument from MUJI was designed for comfort and perfect ink flow, so you can quickly jot down ideas for as long as you need to. They’re available in several thicknesses and many colors so you can even color code your notes and have the most organized notebook this year.
STUDY
You’ve already written down your notes, but you will eventually need to study. Two of the most useful tools are sticky notes and highlighting pens. You can use the sticky notes to cover the answers and check if you can remember them on your own, or to add extra ideas and explanations to help you memorize difficult concepts. Highlighting important sections also makes it easier when you need to revise later on. Figuring out a system that works for you at the beginning of the year will make studying for finals a breeze.
KEEPING IT ALL TOGETHER
We love MUJI’s ring binders and folders for keeping everything in one place. It is easy to add paper and dividers so you can expand sections when you need to. We may have fallen down a StudyTok hole and realized that there are so many amazing ways to use these folders, from study journals to note keeping.
STAYING ORGANIZED
At the beginning of the year, most of us are optimistic, our desks are still tidy and our heads are clear, but as the academic year progresses we usually end up cluttering our spaces and our brains. MUJI’s Acrylic Organizers are the perfect antidote to the mess. They come in several shapes and sizes and most of them are stackable so you can keep everything nice and tidy.
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
Chef’s understand the importance of having all of your tools handy, and the French call it mise-en-place. It’s the secret to getting things done quickly and efficiently. Making sure that tools like rulers, scissors or glue are easily accessible will save you from breaking your state of flow and losing focus.
BE COMFY
This tip is for university students or school students who don’t wear a uniform, get comfy T-shirts. We often forget that our bodies need to be in a relaxed state, not too warm and not too cold, for our brains to function properly. We love MUJI’s line of different tees that are made from organic cotton, are breathable and still look stylish.
SET THE SCENE
Finally, create an ambience that helps you focus. We love MUJI’s diffusers and essential oil line. The portable USB powered one is perfect for students on the go, just plug it into your laptop and drop a couple of drops of oil on it and you’re good to go. To supercharge your focusing powers try peppermint, sweet orange or lemon essential oils.
Visit the MUJI stores in 2nd Avenue – The Avenues, Grand Avenue – The Avenues and Al Kout Mall or shop online at muji.com.kw. For more information, follow MUJI on Instagram @mujimiddleeast.
