Starting college is an exciting time in the life of a young adult. Plus, it is also a time to pick out some new dorm decor, new school supplies, and maybe even a new wardrobe! While most of these things are pretty important, you aren’t going to college to set up a cute dorm room or to treat the first day of class like a fashion show–you’re going to college to learn. And to learn, you need to study! That’s where those college school supplies are going to come in handy. They may not be the most exciting part of your college shopping list, but a few basic college studying essentials can make or break your college career.

For example, some reliable pens for college students can make taking notes a lot easier. And if you’re like most college students, you will want more than just one or two pens to have on hand. However, college pens are easily lost, “borrowed” by classmates, or accidentally left behind in class, never to be seen again. You may want to keep one or two really high quality pens for note taking in your dorm room; but for the library, class lectures, and general use, our dorm experts recommend picking up some basic pens that you won’t be heartbroken over losing. These Ballpoint Pens - Set of 12 - Dark Gray (Black Ink) are cheap pens with a medium point that write smoothly, so you can take notes with ease. And at our exclusive student discount prices, these disposable pens are a great addition to any college essentials checklist, even if you’re on a budget!