Pocket Change - Shopping Blog

Well, it’s that time of year again. College is starting up again, which means it’s time to put my shopping blogging aside, and return to hitting the books and get ready for some serious studying. It seems like the summer’s flown by so quickly, and I’m scrambling to figure out what I’ll need for the new semester.

I’m sure that many of you may be in the same boat, so here are a couple of “back-to-school” items that might help smooth your transition back into academic life:

• Striped Polo Shirt – First impressions are often lasting impressions, so back to school time is a good chance to reassess your wardrobe and splurge on some new clothes. In terms of tops, it’s hard to go wrong with the classic striped polo shirt. With the cooler months fast approaching, a long sleeve polo will serve the double duty of keeping you warm and making sure you look good.
• Casio Solar Atomic G-Shock Watch – Keeping track of the time is the key to success in school, especially during the first chaotic weeks when you’re stumbling trying to find all your classes. The Solar Atomic G-Shock Watch from Casio is a cool watch that will let you know when your classes are, and it’s solar powered so it’s friendly for the environment, and never requires you to change your battery.

• HP Desktop Computer – It’s not quite a Mac, but an HP Desktop Computer is an affordable and reliable computer for all of your computing needs, especially if you’re a software engineering student like me, and need access to software programs that are only available on Windows. Just make sure you have a Mac laptop as well, that you can take to all your classes.
• Proform Crosswalk Treadmill – After an entire summer of sitting in front of a computer eating free food at Become, I’m not at all in as good of  shape as I once was. Hitting the treadmill is something I’ll definitely be doing over the next few months, and the Proform Crosswalk Treadmill is one of the better treadmills, with a wide array of settings and different challenge exercises to keep you entertained while you’re burning away the pounds.

If you are looking for great tips on college fashion, make sure to also check out Clothed Much,  a fashion blog for budget-conscious college students.

Those are just a few of the items that will help get you prepared for the school year. It’s been fun sharing my shopping tips with all of my loyal readers over the past few months, and I’ll miss the fun and challenge of blogging. So long everyone!

-Takeshi, ex-shopping blogger and returning college student