I'll be staring my first year in September (life sciences), and I was wondering what kind of supplies I'll need for uni. I think its mostly the same stuff I used in high school (i.e binders, pencils, pens, etc. the usual stuff), but I just want to be sure.

Originally Posted by GB123

I'll be staring my first year in September (life sciences), and I was wondering what kind of supplies I'll need for uni. I think its mostly the same stuff I used in high school (i.e binders, pencils, pens, etc. the usual stuff), but I just want to be sure.

That's pretty much it. You'll need the usual: a LOT of pens, pencils, erasers, paper, binders, notebooks, etc. It really all depends on you, e.g. do you prefer using loose paper and binders or notebooks. You'll definitely need binders to have all your lecture notes and everything. Also, if you're living on residence, printer paper, ink refills, etc. Also, maybe a planner, but you can buy that later. Also, just note that there's Titles on campus and they have everything, so don't worry about getting everything now or forgetting anything .

You might need specific supplies for labs, but you won't find those until the first few weeks of school.
The generic stuff you will need is just a notebook and something to write with. Some people use papers and binders, some people use laptops. I'm pretty sure all you need is something to take down the notes, however you choose to do it.

An agenda is a really good thing to have as well.

Also plenty of extra paper or some kind of scratchpad for doing practice questions. You may prefer using a notebook to keep all your answers in order so you can refer back to them.

I found that using those paper pads (the ones with the lined paper, no holes, that you rip off from the main pad) were very useful for practice. After I finished a work session I just threw them all into the recycle bin. It's easy to carry around and when you're finished with a page, you can use the backside etc etc.

What program are you in? Because I know for Science, it would be beneficial to get a lab coat as the ones they sell in Titles aren't the greatest in quality.

do not get a lot of lined paper, you'll barely ever use it. instead get a lot of printer paper instead. and don't get a binder for each course like in highschool, instead get one 2 inch binder and dividers to use for all your courses

Originally Posted by Jamalf

do not get a lot of lined paper, you'll barely ever use it. instead get a lot of printer paper instead. and don't get a binder for each course like in highschool, instead get one 2 inch binder and dividers to use for all your courses

Just don't forget about a place to do your practice questions on...

Originally Posted by Jamalf

do not get a lot of lined paper, you'll barely ever use it. instead get a lot of printer paper instead. and don't get a binder for each course like in highschool, instead get one 2 inch binder and dividers to use for all your courses

Also get alot of rings, basically they are binders without binders .. so get a hole puncher and punch like a set of papers with this ring and you will have a binded document that u can study from, read from and write on easily. I usually print my letures (6 slides on one page) and bind them together with a ring and go to class take my notes write etc etc then i have my binded papers. Before a test I use a bigger ring and combine all the notes and I have a binded document that I can study from! They are amazing and very versatile not like a regular binder.

To write your notes on those binded papers you need a notepad so buy the mac one or get ur own.

Good luck !

Originally Posted by ~*Sara*~

What program are you in? Because I know for Science, it would be beneficial to get a lab coat as the ones they sell in Titles aren't the greatest in quality.

I'm in Life Sciences, and if not Titles, where could I get a good quality lab coat?

Originally Posted by Jamalf

do not get a lot of lined paper, you'll barely ever use it. instead get a lot of printer paper instead. and don't get a binder for each course like in highschool, instead get one 2 inch binder and dividers to use for all your courses

Totally agree. I never used lined paper at all! And having one binder just makes your life so much easier. Maybe you can have one or two binders to keep older notes at home near the end of term when you have too many lectures notes to carry around!

Originally Posted by L'Étoile

Also get alot of rings, basically they are binders without binders .. so get a hole puncher and punch like a set of papers with this ring and you will have a binded document that u can study from, read from and write on easily. I usually print my letures (6 slides on one page) and bind them together with a ring and go to class take my notes write etc etc then i have my binded papers. Before a test I use a bigger ring and combine all the notes and I have a binded document that I can study from! They are amazing and very versatile not like a regular binder.

To write your notes on those binded papers you need a notepad so buy the mac one or get ur own.

Good luck !

Ooh, that's an awesome idea! I hate stapling my lecture notes so I think this would work SOO much better. Did you get them from Staples, Grand and toy etc?

Originally Posted by GB123

I'm in Life Sciences, and if not Titles, where could I get a good quality lab coat?

There's several places like at the U of T bookstore. They're pretty good. There's also a whole bunch of stores around Toronto. What city do you live in?

You'll need the usual supplies, but I definitely recommend having a printer and extra ink ready for when you need it because for a lot of courses you'll need to print lectures notes off and add to them when you're in class rather than writing out full notes. I find it's much easier to pay attention in class this way too. I also think it's very helpful to have a planner, it's much easier to keep track of your due dates, readings, tests, labs, etc. that way. I also find post it notes and/or post it flags, highlighters, and white-out great to have on hand

Originally Posted by ~*Sara*~

Ooh, that's an awesome idea! I hate stapling my lecture notes so I think this would work SOO much better. Did you get them from Staples, Grand and toy etc?

I got them from titles for like 2.99 a pack (full or many rings of different sizes) but I think they have them in staples ! Tell me if you find them in staples.

Originally Posted by L'Étoile

I got them from titles for like 2.99 a pack (full or many rings of different sizes) but I think they have them in staples ! Tell me if you find them in staples.

Oooh thanks, that's even easier . I usually go to Staples in August-ish, so I'll let you know!

If you have the money, invest in a laser printer... it prints a lot faster than an inkjet and you won't be going through tons and tons of cartridges!