what you ACTUALLY need in college + school supplies haul! (from a senior)

[@arislyangel8173]

1. backpack 2. planner 3. College ruled notebooks 4. Binder/folder 5. pens/pencils 6. Highlighters 7. Sticky notes (flash cards) 8. Reusable water bottle 9. Chapstick/lip moisturizer 10. AirPods 11. Reusable coffee cups. 12. Coffeemaker/nespresso 13. Sunglasses 14. Perfume/body spray 15. Good pair of leggings 16. Good athletic shorts 17. Full length mirror 18. Britta/water filter 19. Vitamins 20. Steamer 21. Key wallet/phone wallet case 22. Command strips/hooks 23. Oversized tshirts 24. Sweatshirts 25. Everyday jewelry 26. Laptop 27. Comfy sneakers 28. Rain jacket/umbrella

[@athenamars1540]

You a real one for this

[@Jhocey]

Wow thank you

[@ashleyramos7836]

thank you 🥺

[@jimenareyes330]

Thank you 🥺

[@natalieshea1493]

Thank you

[@barbiegirl-gc3ds]

Saving this for the future i want to attend college. It probably won't happen though. im 30 and mentally disabled but i can dream and hope.

[@AbbyAsselin]

you can do anything you set your mind to and don't let anyone or anything convince you otherwise!

[@Okkkkkkk-ol5kz]

All colleges have disability support services and so many resources to help people! You should go talk to someone at a college you may be interested in attending. Their job is to help people succeed! You can do it!

[@haleypowell2650]

I just started nursing school. I'm 26, I have a 2 year old and I take care of my father who has dementia Alzheimers fulltime. I have autism, anorexia, and social anxiety disorder. This is my second time trying to go to school. There are people who want to help you succeed, not to mention God is always on your side.

[@Okkkkkkk-ol5kz]

Haley Powell You should be very proud of yourself. Your 2 year old will grow up to see a strong mother who proved you can achieve anything!

[@amycutting8189]

barbiegirl 2100 I believe you can do whatever you put your mind to. I have a care giver who hangs out with me during the day, also my college has a program for people with disabilities. I’m 32 and have special needs and PTSD seizures I plan on going back to college in the fall but I’m taking online classes because going on campus is to stressful for me. So hopefully this gives you hope

[@appealjelloceiling1368]

damn i used to watch these college videos in middle school all excited and now that i’m actually about to go to college it feels so weird

[@kittyhazelden3120]

I relate lol, class of 2020

[@chigirl9673]

SAME

[@kelandrathornton6117]

LITERALLY . My move in day is in literally a week.

[@cesiperez8789]

same man

[@bayleaf2175]

@@kittyhazelden3120 how are you now ?

[@gabbydurham5165]

i’m a junior in high school and i’m already stressing ab college 😫

[@jazlynroy3778]

It's okay I've been stressing about it since I got into middle school. I thought middle school was going to make or break my future life in college when I was younger 😂

[@iyonnacurtiss6184]

Gabby Durham same I planned out my whole life in a day 😂

[@crash0602]

I’m literally going into freshman year and stressing you’re not alone

[@Julia-jz1fy]

i mean u do have SATs and ACT so it’s a good time, but make sure to relax!!

[@neishasanti3032]

I’m going to be a senior in high school and I’m stressing out so bad

[@jordanrogers5828]

Two other things I recommend to anyone going to college : sunglasses & sunscreen !! As a senior in college, I cannot tell you how many times both of those things have come in handy.

[@lilyf7356]

Jordan Adams she said sunglasses

[@meilynwoods8262]

Can you do a plan with me/how you organize your planner?

[@taylorwhitehead]

Meilyn Woods yes I would love to see a video on how you utilize your planner and how you organize it!!!

[@AnastasiaMinyard]

OMG, I'm a senior at my university and I can't believe it too. Like where did the time go?? I love your college videos so much, especially because of the atmosphere in American colleges. Like, in Ukraine, when you're sitting in classes you feel like you're at some fancy fashion show. People are not used to wearing comfortable cloth around here. Especially girls. High heels, tight dresses, a lot of makeup - it's like the everyday look of pretty much every girl in my university. And it's so stupid. So I genuinely adore your colleges and how everyone (pretty much) is focused on studying and not on looking fancy. 😊😊😊

[@AbbyAsselin]

that's crazy!! thank you so much for the support :)

[@ashleewoods9205]

Mannn I couldn't wear a dress every single day. Especially since the weather in Tuscaloosa is so temperamental and our campus is huge. T-shirt, shorts or sweats, and sneakers are the go to.

[@cmt89497]

That seems pretty miserable. Where do people find the time?

[@CorieMac]

I can't believe I'm a senior in college... I can't believe you are a senior in college... danggg where did all the time go???

[@janetgomez2949]

Corie Mac same!! I still remember being a freshmen thinking senior year was sooo far away

[@AbbyAsselin]

ahhh i know... going too fast

[@samanthag9450]

I used to be ahead but I had to gap a year because it cost money but I will be a senior in college next year.

[@liog324]

"If you're not drinking water all day...what are you doing?" YAS sassy Abby hahaha :)

[@BeautyFashionLuv]

I love my solo beats I bought last semester because they cancel noise in busy environments I’d highly recommend

[@score1217]

You seem like a very organized and *perfectionist* person, as myself- the biggest game changer in my life has been the LetterMate, it seems so dumb but it’s small and convenient and it helps you write straight lines or write straight when you’re taking notes. I used to carry a ruler but everyone would awkwardly stare at me as I was boxing or underlining but it’s absolutely made my notes and my planner so much more organized!

[@jenniferniyazova581]

I enjoy lululemon leggings and shorts as well! My favorite lululemon leggings are the aligns and my favorite lululemon shorts are the hotty hot shorts. I buy a majority of mine off of poshmark to get a better deal. For oversized tees, I buy mine from goodwill because I can get them for $1-4 at most and they are great quality especially in the mens section.

[@AbbyAsselin]

yes i love goodwill tees!!!

[@morgannicole208]

S/o to us seniors! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 we made it to the end 🤗

[@chelsc3662]

I'm legit 12 I don't even know why I'm here

[@aaliyahwordlaw9501]

Omggg me to lol

[@claraf.4452]

Me to😂😂

[@jnaydavis6233]

same but im just ready to go to college thats prolly why and i love school

[@Animetitz67]

Don’t ever change Chelsea.. don’t ever change.

[@bangtanbangtan7819]

Hehe I made it 69 likes

[@keilapino8868]

love your recommendations because they are what you truly need for college, the essentials.You are an inspiration

[@kristenking9771]

I’m gonna be a junior this year ( in high school ) and I’m already excited about college but wishing I could re do high school

[@ccourteney]

i'm going to be a freshman this year in college! the college process is stressful but SO worth it when your acceptances roll in! if you need advice with the process, don't hesitate to reach out to me on insta @xourt :-)

[@kristenking9771]

Courteney Conway thank you ! Just followed you :)

[@thatgirlnaat]

Going to college this fall. This was super helpful!

[@c.m.158]

I'm thinking of going to college and this video was suuuuuper helpful! Love how practical everything is and I'd rather listen to a senior about college essentials

[@xinjieh3827]

Been watching all your videos since your junior year 😭 cant believe time flies so fast you’re a senior now omg next thing you know you’re gonna be working already

[@tisonebanks1521]

YESSSSSSS BEEN WAITING. Back to college! I'm kinda excited❤

[@McKenzieRyan]

So nervous for tomorrow, as always your videos are on point!

[@moriahseale2965]

Focus on something enjoyable. Good luck!

[@AbbyAsselin]

good luck!!! ❤️

[@iriemcknight6452]

Semester starts back tomorrow and I am NOT ready so this is exactly what I needed this morning. Love love love your channel (newish subscriber) P.S. your hair & makeup looks BOMB in this video 😊

[@AbbyAsselin]

awe thank you :) good luck this year!

[@chali4478]

agreed! you look fantastic!

[@Themelroxx]

I have the same planner and I absolutely love it! Definitely my favorite planner I’ve ever used

[@sarahlee2266]

Do you have any tips for those who regularly go to work every day and have to eat out or at work more often? Such as bringing lunches, examples of healthy lunches, ways to save money, etc.. maybe make a video but don’t take to long cause I need help 😅😅 LOVE YOURE VIDEOS GIRL.

[@hanraye9]

You can also go thrifting for oversized t-shirts! I get men’s size XXL+ tees for PENNIES - so much more affordable than buying brand new tees at big box stores! Also, it can be fun to dig through thrift racks to find a tee that no one else in your classes will have. ☺️

[@AbbyAsselin]

soooo true!!! love theifted tees when i can find a good one

[@BlackW0lfie]

I still remember when I found a full length mirror next to the dumpsters in my college dorm right after Covid hit. After cleaning and checking for any damage, it's still with me 2 years later. It's been so so useful!

[@TanaBoo1]

good advice, your hair and makeup is so bomb too😍😍

[@AbbyAsselin]

awe thank u !!

[@BlancaLopez-mz5ev]

I’m 29 n just starting college part time and I’m a stay at home mom … these tips are useful for materials

[@jennjoy4108]

I have been watching you since you first came to Alabama! Congratulations on being a senior. You look so pretty in this video!

[@AbbyAsselin]

awe thank you!

[@amberwilliams3474]

YOU LOOK SO GOOD!!! You look so fit & HAPPY, I love it

[@LOSTobsession1415]

A note on being sick all the time... this is not a given. Vitamin supplements do not help immunity. The best thing would be eating a balanced diet, get adequate sleep, exercise, and limit drinking.

[@alaurahwillow155]

''Vitamins do not help immunity'' 😂 Ok. As a nurse this is hilarious. I bet you are an anti-vaxxer too.

[@alaurahwillow155]

Katie Coble They never stated ‘vitamin supplements’. They said vitamins. Anyway, I was very mentally ill last year and I became very malnourished with a lack of most vitamins but I was fine when I took supplements. Also, we prescribe vitamins to patients with eating disorders at work (I am a psychiatric nurse) and they manage to absorb them well and benefit from them so I don’t believe that at all.

[@LittleBlueOctopus]

I would ha e to disagree on the vitamin part. Vitamins can help your immune system to fight off illness if you are lacking in certain nutrients. That’s why they were made; to help those who need essential micronutrient in small quantities for proper functioning.

[@alaurahwillow155]

@Katie Coble I never said that those things aren't important. I was just saying that vitamin supplements are sometimes important & needed. In colder countries like where I live we are told to take vitamin supplements.

[@LOSTobsession1415]

www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system

[@clarissamorgan6077]

“So you’re not buying so many fricken water bottles” you tell em girl !!

[@MeganKelleher]

ur GLOWING!!

[@emandmy1437]

I love my north face Backpack! Great video Abby💛

[@alyssamartinez9091]

I literally wanted to get a nespresso because of you and let me tell you, it’s one of the best purchases (my parents got it for me for back to school but still), I love it so much! I’m definitely going to be having my ice lattes at home from now on :)

[@AbbyAsselin]

YESSS it’s the best!!

[@litkdm]

I love using 5 Subject notebooks for each of my classes because I take LOTS of notes so it’s a must for the entire semester 😂 You can also get them cheap at Family Dollar

[@jacquelinebeth1]

THAT lighting yaaaas🤩🤩

[@verundeepsidhu]

We're the same age!! Agree with everything you said !! Loved the video girl 😊

[@alyssamedin9591]

Hey guys😊 if you’re coffee or espresso fans you should try an AEROPRESS. it’s $30, it makes coffee that’s the closest you can get to espresso without a fancy machine, and it’s so easy to use and clean.

[@JelaniChaiTea]

Can you do a grocery store haul for college? This is my first time being off the meal plane and I have no idea how to affordably and healthily shop lol

[@BreannaMcClarey]

trader joes is a life saver if you have one near you!! its actually the cheapest place to get groceries in Boston where I go to school

[@chelseavillanueva629]

Omggg im early!!! Love your vids abby! You keep me motivated! Hope we can be friends ☺️ love lots from the Philippines! ❤️

[@emilyfleming7260]

Why is it that you tubers always recommend expensive brands. I mean is there any lower class citizens on KZbin?

[@angeliperdomo5346]

u can always just get a cheaper version of the item

[@marnadavis4937]

When she said “you can get a good pair of shorts for $39.99 ON SALE!” I was like I AINT PAYING $40 FOR A PAIR OF LEGGINGS😂 giiiiiirl noooooo! Her choice but I’m already poor college is gonna shank my wallet

[@BreannaMcClarey]

Marna Davis BRUH I THOUGHT THE SAME THING

[@holleynaylor7098]

Did you like the jester or borealis better? I have heard the borealis has more room but it’s more expensive. I’m going into senior year of high school and I want one that will last me a while but I’m not sure between those two which is ultimately better

[@oliviasmithson9203]

love this video & you! keep up the great content sis

[@Gabcookie]

I am livingggg for your hair!!

[@quennieypanto5432]

How's it going with your white backpack? I ordered same tnf borealis but with different color. I was considering buying pastel colored ones but I'm the kind of person that don't baby bags. Now, I'm thinking wish I ordered the pastel pink seeing yours.

[@AbbyAsselin]

it's gotten very dirty hahaha but primarily from spilling coffee on it and such. i still love it though and it doesn't look that different besides a few stains here and ther!

[@quennieypanto5432]

@@AbbyAsselin ooow sad to hear. But pretty sure the attractiveness and comfort of the bag are still felt. I got mine and I'm loving it. It's in gray with rose gold highlight, so not scared at all getting it dirty! lol Enjoy your home stay.

[@UnofficialTourGuide]

Sunnies are a def need for college!!

[@shayefetzer1265]

Abby rlly did the math i luv her

[@a.2020]

this is gonna be my first semester at college (which i've always been soooo excited about) and apparently the world is in a huge crisis now and it's gonna be online school for the whole semester. my 17 year old self would be super sad to hear that because she spent her whole year only planning every single detail about college like i was even sure what i was gonna wear on the very first of college lol

[@basicmed3903]

What do you need a pepper spray for ?

[@desireev2881]

Thank you so much for this video! Love love love 💕

[@lexiwhitney1884]

i have the same agenda and i love it!!

[@teeganohara5698]

Thanks Abby for the great and helpful video. Do you recommend having a portable speaker, surge strip and personal printer? I am also buying a Digital Voice Recorder for recording lectures for my college-bound niece.

[@BreannaMcClarey]

wouldn’t recommend a personal printer. Most colleges have printers all over the university

[@teeganohara5698]

@@BreannaMcClarey Thanks a million.😊

[@coolapple5724]

I just got accepted into college today!!!

[@AbbyAsselin]

CONGRATS

[@harleyfletcher7082]

You saying you get sick a lot in college is SO TRUE like I’ve never been sick so many times in a year than I was my freshman year it’s insane

[@charliehelms4359]

Hi ! I have an iPad Pro with the magic keyboard from Apple, do you think that will be sufficient for college?

[@holliewilburn1537]

if you're a freshman and maybe even a sophomore i would honestly hold off on the steamer because youre probably not gonna use it for t shirts and stuff, its more likely youd use it for professional clothes, which you will be wearing more as you get further into college, so i would hold off for a year or two

[@cherrymonomi9249]

Hi Abby! I'm one of Mr. Barrens 8th grade students. He showed my class your channel and I'm very interested!!! Looking forward to watching your videos! -Bianca

[@AbbyAsselin]

awe hi!! tell him i said hello hahaha. have a great school year :)

[@cherrymonomi9249]

Thank you so much! I will :)))

[@shameenagaurisankar5208]

Your hair looks so goooddd

[@tracy_cakkes]

Hey Abby!!! What are you gonna do after you graduate? And how did you pay for MacBook in college?

[@AbbyAsselin]

i have an internship next summer & depending on how that goes maybe i’ll start working full time but i also may do grad school! and i got mine the summer before my senior year of high school, my dad paid for half of it and i saved up work money and paid for the other half! it was considered my bday present too since half was still like $600 hahaha

[@lilstoner6965]

"if you're not drinking water everyday, water you doing"..... lol

[@virginialopezlopez9206]

Love your vlogs Abby😘😘❤

[@brunacastro6232]

you honestly don't ACTUALLY need half of these things. but if you want to spend your money on appearances and superficial products then go for it. most classes don't even let you wear perfume or scented products. school supplies, a reusable water bottle (could be contigo if you don't want to invest in a hydro flask) and lip balm are really the only things you ACTUALLY need.

[@sabrinasegretario4136]

What length chain is your GLDN necklace? And solid gold or gold filled?

[@AbbyAsselin]

i think mine is solid gold and 15"!

[@mackenziveilleux3725]

I have the North Face bag as well but it has NEVER sat straight down on the ground, it has always slid down and had to be put on the back or on the front on the floor during class. Did I get a dud or is this how they all are?

[@AbbyAsselin]

okay yeah mine does this too unless my bag is “full enough” on the bottom to stand up. i normally have to prop it against something unfortunately

[@kira7705]

omg this was my biggest pet peeve about this one and the reason i stopped using it!! such a bummer cause i loved everything else about it 😩

[@majesticapples9438]

Indy skullcandy headphones are the best!! I swear by them, they’re only $60-$80 and they’re just as good or better than AirPods. If you don’t have money for AirPods then get these, trust me they’re great. Walmart has amazing coffee cups for like $5 that are like 16-22 oz.

[@mirandaalexis]

i agree with all of this

[@tollersis1546]

what were the first pair of shoes that you showed called? the white adidas ones. the like says page not found and i think you only said adidas and not what kind

[@ariannarusso5592]

Don’t buy from lululemon! All in motion from target is comparable and costs half as much as an average pair of lululemon leggings (98) The quality and material is also 200% comparable and they costs 25-30$

[@danicarobinson4866]

Where did you get your T-shirt you are wearing?

[@brynnhansen7746]

Have you ever used a bath and body works body mist???

[@AbbyAsselin]

yesssss!!!

[@rocioflores9990]

I have midliners and mine bleed through!

[@SaraRodriguez-gj2zc]

what we need is a skincare routine :)

[@allysonchampagne8313]

Omg your shirt is so cute

[@jesssuanngsquishin]

ove this video ❤️ i did a whats in my bag too!

[@ashleyanderson4327]

starting college in a few weeks, very nervous

[@stefanimejia1457]

Love the backpack ❤ I was wondering how the backpack was doing. I want to get this backpack for next year but my mom and I are worried about it getting stained or dirty really easily. Your feedback would be really helpful! 😁

[@AbbyAsselin]

mine is def very stained (but i spilled coffee all over it, so it’s my fault) but overall it’s definitely discolored some as expected from being in the rain and stuff too. i still love it but i do think if you’re super concerned with maintaining the look of it i’d go for another color. otherwise it’s great!

[@holleynaylor7098]

Abby Asselin did you like the jester or borealis better? I have heard the borealis has more room but it’s more expensive. I’m going into senior year of high school and I want one that will last me a while but I’m not sure between those two which is ultimately better

[@sydeeb]

Could you do a video on apps or websites that has helped you through college? or even tips & tricks! Not on anything specific necessarily, but i’m always looking for apps to make my college life easier 😂

[@heatherhruska6380]

Where is your shirt from!?

[@AbbyAsselin]

i thiiiink shein! it was sent to me a long time ago but you can prob find a similar one on amazon or tj maxx!

[@Taylorgaultney]

Where is the black and white pillow behind you from Abby?

[@AbbyAsselin]

society 6!

[@morganshelton6503]

@AbbyAsselin can you please do a updated skincare routine your skin is always so nice and I just started college and girl I am struggling with my skin! :)

[@morgan.reasor]

what length is your necklace??

[@elizabethrose5603]

What was the name of the sneakers showed in the video. Link didn't work :(

[@AbbyAsselin]

adidas pod s3!

[@Alexa-ou6ki]

Do you have a hair care routine

[@AbbyAsselin]

yes just uploaded one recently in a full grwm!

[@meg655]

fun drinking game: take a shot every time she says "literally"

[@popocass147234]

Instead of a notebook can I use my iPad?

[@renaehageman1173]

In my experience, most professors are fine with that. The ones that don't will say it upfront on the first day of class and in the syllabus, even then I have had professors who say that be fine with it so long as you talk to them about it

[@shanshangalan8074]

My birthday is in April too

[@carissahope6203]

And a portable phone charger!

[@xomelissalucy]

I have never clicked a video so fast! lol YAY for more college vids! ❤️❤️❤️ I make college/lifestyle videos too! I go to Florida Gulf Coast University.

[@julievandemoere1194]

Loved the video :) but I feel like everybody in the USA only has Apple? I'm not gonna pay 1000 euros for a phone :o

[@GirlwholuvsCODMWF2]

This was the first time I am not going back to college.. I graduated in May, but I am so sad because I want to go back.

[@a_random_voyager]

I live in Michigan and somehow an Alabama sweatshirt just exists in my collection

[@Timothysharp11234]

Love it

[@sydmcconnell6838]

fabletics mila leggings ( i think thats how you spell it) my go too leggings

[@lashbabe4790]

My name is Abby too!!!

[@dearruby4002]

Honestly, how much is college?

[@kaylee.ingram]

I start college on the 16th and im NERVOUS

[@kelly.pc1]

i start college tmrw & im so scared

[@AbbyAsselin]

you’ve got this!!!

[@ajheath2021]

PSA - the men’s north face backpacks are much more comfortable than the women’s ones if you’re tall!

[@DestinySerrano]

I start as a freshman in college tomorrow... 😭😭😭 so nervous.

[@AbbyAsselin]

you’ve got this! be calm and confident and make the most of it :)