Back to College Products Improving Campus Life

College students notoriously struggle on multiple fronts, most definitely to include their grocery and entertainment options…or even just scoring a quiet, private place to be productive. Often they’re relegated to whatever facilities their school offers. Vending machines, fuzzy TVs with limited channels, and noisy dorm rooms and crowded study halls can leave much to be desired.  Here are a few items to ease and appease college students as they study, live, work and play away from the cushy conveniences of home.

Stebco TravelDesk 18-inch Upright Rolling Suitcase

(www.Overstock.com) - $250.00

Now collegiate students can work in comfort from anywhere, whether out and about on campus, hanging out in the coffee shop or dorm lounge, or waiting to catch a flight or train. The incredibly sturdy Stebco TravelDesk workstation from Overstock.com is a spacious case that’s ideal for the student seeking to stay organized and productive while on-the-go during their school day and during those trips back home. The Stebco TravelDesk 18-inch Upright Rolling Suitcase, which features durable 100% - 1680D polyester construction and a streamline flex carry handle, boasts a quick-access, retractable and adjustable mobile work desk that fits laptops up to 18 inches wide. This allows students to work from anywhere at any time. It also has a dedicated padded tablet pouch, and important papers can easily be found with the dual front panel zippered pockets with the deluxe business organizer. This well-designed case includes two smooth gliding wheels and stabilizing feet, for a sturdy and agile mobile desk experience.

Photo Ownership/Copyright Credit for Above Image: Jabra

Jabra’s ‘Halo Smart’ Multi-Purpose Wireless Headphones

(www.Jabra.com) - $79.99

The Jabra ‘Halo Smart’ wireless headphones were created in response to consumer demand for a multi-purpose headset specifically designed to support the many scenarios of a busy lifestyle. It’s perfect for on-the-go students, teachers, business professionals, and other consumers who want to seamlessly manage calls, music, and media using one device, but require optimal voice and call quality above all else. With a high-quality microphone, 10-millimeter speakers, and extended battery life (providing up to 17 hours of talk time and up to 15 hours of music listening time), the Halo Smart provides a best-in-class call experience as well as a superior wireless music experience. Jabra Halo Smart allows users to accept a call by separating the two earbuds as they rest around the neck. One earbud can be used for phone calls, while both are beneficial for listening to music. The high-quality microphone includes integrated wind/noise protection for enhanced in-call quality. The device also features a dedicated Google Now / Siri button, and Android users can expect readouts of calendar notifications, emails, text messages, and social media messages. Also well-designed, this handsome headset is so comfortable you’ll forget it’s even there!

Photo Ownership/Copyright Credit for Above Image: Rockport

Rockport Men's Leather Shoes

(www.Rockport.com) - $110 - $140

Guys who want to step out in style this school season should definitely check out the Total Motion Fusion Wingtip shoes from Rockport, which offer a modern take on a classic look. The lace-up front ensures an optimal custom fit, while the streamlined, orthotic foam footbed keeps your feet cool and comfortable, also providing for full foot contact and support. Dewix anti-microbial linings also help reduce foot odor and wick moisture to help keep the foot dry. The outsole is made from a lightweight injection EVA, providing lightweight shock absorption to help reduce foot fatigue. This outsole also offers strength and durability without weighing you down. Made of full-grain leather, these shoes are easy to clean and maintain to help extend product life.   For a more casual vibe, the Path to Greatness collection slip-ons are great to grab and go!  Guaranteed to keep you on your feet, these full-grain leather shoes are ideal for walking around campus or hitting the town with friends. The rubber outsole provides a durable grip on a variety of surfaces, while the EVA footbed with memory foam provides immediate cushioning that conforms to the shape of the foot for a more personalized fit. Rockport will definitely keep a spring in your step as you jaunt around campus.

Photo Ownership/Copyright Credit for Above Image: Carta Coffee

Snack Food & Beverage 

$3.69 - $47.00

Snacks are certainly an essential food group during college life and here are a few tasty options. To satisfy those midnight cravings when pulling a studying all-nighter, try GOOD THiNS. They start with real ingredients like wheat, potato, and rice, and are paired with delicious flavors like spinach and garlic. Baked thin and crispy without any artificial flavors, colors, cholesterol, partially hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup, it’s a snack you can feel good about. Pure Protein Crunch is another snack students don’t have to feel guilty about.  It’s a bite-sized protein snack formulated with 10 grams of soy protein per serving, only 5 grams of sugar and 160 calories or less. There are two delicious flavors: Double Chocolate and Peanut Butter. A delicious addition to your active lifestyle, Pure Protein is packed with quality protein, which is an essential nutrient for optimal body function, strength and lean mass.

Craving a cup of coffee with your snack? Look no further than Carta Coffee. The company’s Side-By-Side Tasting Sampler is a two-bag sampler, highlighting a side-by-side offering of beans processed in two different ways. The first sampler showcases two different drying techniques, Natural and Traditional, each impacting the coffee’s flavor and body. It’s a reflection of Founder Scott Burr's winemaking past. Latitude Natural Process is produced using full-cherry drying, one of the oldest methods of coffee production. Coffee cherries are picked and then directly dried under the sun or on raised screens as full cherries. This style produces sweet, smooth, and nutty complex flavors. Latitude Traditional Process is processed in the "wet" method, which is the mechanical extraction of the bean from the cherry and washing to remove any impurities or remnants. This method produces clean, bright, citrus flavors. It’s a fun and exciting way to explore and learn more about coffee.

Of course staying hydrated is super important to keep the mind sharp, but buying those disposable water bottles time and time again can tax a college student’s budget…and add yet more waste to the ever-growing landfills. So, check out Retap—a bottle made of shatter-resistant borosilicate glass; the same glass used in labs for test tubes, beakers and graduated cylinders. So, no worries about broken shards of glass in the dorm! Retap water bottles also don’t absorb flavors and the ridges typically found on water bottles aren’t present, leaving the spout free of bacteria.

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