It’s almost back to school time and don’t even get me started on how sad I am that I won’t be going back to school this year. Graduating is a weird, weird thing that came a lot sooner than I thought it would. Maybe I should start my MBA sooner than I thought I would just so I can have a first day of school again. However, going back to school is always so stressful and overwhelming. It’s weird to go from a chill, relaxed summer to the hustle and bustle the new school year brings. But luckily,Her Campus and the InfluenceHer Collective have every student covered with the the Her Campus InfluenceHer Essentials Kit: Fall Edition! They partnered up with some of their (and my) favorite brands to put together a fun box of must-haves for back to school and fall.
The box is packedfullof everything a student could need to help them get through their first week of school (and myself through my first week of work). The first item in the box is the High Sierra Elly backpackin the Turquoise/White colourway. Good backpacks are sohard to find and most don’t last me through the year before they break from the weight of all the textbooks I’m lugging back and forth. However, this one is not only super durable, it’s also perfect for any university student with a number of cool functions like a dedicated tablet sleeve, a core organizer with multiple pockets and key fob, a matching accessory pouch and snap closure side accessory pockets. I don’t know if I’m just a super nerd but I get this little joy out of backpacks with a ton of pockets to help me organize everything. Please tell me you’re that way too.
The next item is the Lemon and Sage Body Butter which I have actually been using for several years now! My mom has always been huge into body care and living in such a dry climate, body creams have become second nature to me. The Bliss body butters have become acult favorite best-selling moisturizer that’s rich and quick-absorbing, leaving skin smooth and soft and most importantly, never greasy. Plus the Lemon and Sage scent is to die for. It’s fresh and citrusy and reminds me of Summer slowly fading away.
To get through the first week of school, I always need snacks in my backpack to curve my hangriness and my boredom (uh, I mean studying). The Her Campus InfluenceHer Essentials Kit included these Garden of LifeGōL Bars in two flavours: Chocolate Sea Salt and Maple Sea Salt! Yum!! The GōL Bars are super good for you, made with just 8-10 simple, whole food ingredients. They are certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, grass-fed whole milk protein with ingredients like organic dates, nuts and blueberries. In addition, they are high in protein and fiber with no added sugars so they aren’t going to leave you with a sugar rush that you’re going to crash from two hours later. And most importantly, they are DELICIOUS.
Next, a makeup item is included to help you look your best. After all, university is a great time to meet your future spouse (wink, wink). Don’t worry, I’m kidding. Just focus on studying. TheseAlmay Goddess Glosses™ are the newest item from theAlmay® Cosmic Collection and they are GORGEOUS. They come in eight shades in total and I got to experience four of the colours! Fairy is a light pink with gold shimmer, Mystic is the most beautiful lilac shade with blue flecks of glitter, Flame is a rusty red with burnt orange duochrome and lastly, Rainbow is a magenta with blue and purple shimmer. The glosses leave your lips feeling so moisturized and smooth because of the pomegranate, grape and raspberry oils, without leaving that sticky texture behind!
And last but not least, I’m sure we’re all familiar with getting little to no sleep throughout those especially busy weeks in university where it seems that every midterm and every assignment and every presentation was pushed together in the same five days. I referred to them as Hell Week and my oh my, am I happy I get a break from them for the next couple of years before I go back to get my Masters. But because sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body, Her Campus included thisSleep Mask from the Hcxo.shop. It’s made from 100% silk so not only is it super breathable but it will also block out any light (and the haters hehe).
So, let’s all get pumped for back to school time!! I wish you all the best and I hope your year is filled with making new friends, eating yummy food, doing a lil’ bit of studying and having the time of your life! School will be over before you know it so make the best of it!