Technology for the College Student

1. Laptop and Internet Access
This is an obvious necessity for college students. Welcome to the expensive technological age, where test results and homework projects are posted online. Handwritten reports are long gone, and professors rejoiced at their ability to require essays to be typed. No longer will the teacher have to struggle to read five pages of undecipherable hand-written paragraphs. With a growing number of online classes, it's pretty obvious that a reliable computer with compatible office software as well as access to online information is a necessity to the university student. A growing number of colleges require online homework submissions and software packages to complete and submit assignments in order to pass the class and ultimately receive your college degree. In this technological era, textbooks and pencils are no longer the essentials to making the grade.
Facebook and Twitter are also growing networks that allow students to stay connected with one another and also back home. The internet era is quickly consuming college life.
2. A Cellular or Mobile Communications device
For the younger reader, this may seem to be an unnecessary item to list. However, only a few decades ago, cell phones were only for the business elite. Known by younger generations as a "chit-chat box," cell phones are needed by students to stay in communications with home and also with newly acquainted friends, colleagues, and professional connections.
3. A way to get around town and campus
There are various ways to travel without the use of a vehicle. Especially as a freshman, having your own vehicle may be more of a problem than a solution. With gas prices so high and parking so limited, many freshman are going the cheaper and eco-friendly route of riding bicycles to an from class. If a bicycle is the means of transportation, make sure to have a lock to secure your bike from the less ethical student who may want to claim an unlocked bike as an opportunity to acquire a free two-wheeled transportation device.
These initial three newly implemented technologies are needed to succeed and make the passing grade in college courses. The following technologies aren't necessary to have in college, but can make college life easier and more enjoyable.
A Mp3 player, jammy-jam tune blaster (boom box), iPod, or cassette player There's nothing like listening to your favorite tunes on a rainy day. Good music can improve moods and can motivate a student to be productive. Due to the college students age, demographically their age group listens to more music and enjoys more tunes than any other.
A go-go mobile also known as a car. Okay, so College Cranium said a vehicle may not be the best choice for all freshman, but when it comes to road trips and out-of-state travels, a car is certainly a great choice. Cars are also great for going to get something to eat during harsh weather.
A tell-a-lie-vision (television) A T.V. is a great way to relax and waste time after a long and stressful day. Many shows are aimed specially at the college student which is why so many students seem to spend so many fruitless hours in front of the television. In this regards, a television can be both a curse and a blessing. TV is a blessing because it offers hours of uninterrupted mind-numbing entertainment to the collegiate, however, a TV can also be a curse because of the amount of time it can waste while encouraging procrastination and nonproductive behavior.
A new set of college swag-me-out's (A college wardrobe) The first year of college changes a young adult. They will find themselves identifying with a whole different crowd and group of people. Maybe they are no longer preps and want to identify with the goths. The whole groups of high school cliques such as: emo's, goths, jocks, nerds, band-geeks, and goofs, begin to think differently and may regret some of the clothes and apparel they brought with them to college. Because college is a chance for a fresh start, College Cranium advises two pieces of swag that no student can go wrong with: a laptop case and a some merchandise that advertises the school they are attending. A laptop case is ideal for moving your valuable digital information around safely, especially if you attend a traditional college. A shirt, hat, or sweater that has your college's logo or mascot on it, is guaranteed to be accepted and complimented wherever the student goes on campus.
A permanent body art (tattoo) that represents your dedication to the college, your school spirit, and your love of creativity and art. Nothing says "I'm an individual who is also creative" like a tattoo of your universities mascot or motto permanently engraved onto your body. Students will be so jealous of the school loyalty and college swagger of the freshman who has the courage (or the ability to be talked into doing anything) to receive a life-time of regretful college spirited decisions.

Notice the go-go wheels, the college logo on the polo-tee, as well as the college mascot tattoo. All of this adds to this freshman's university swag, and likeliness of long-term happiness and success.

Having parents to rely on is also something most college students eventually have to stop resorting to when life gets difficult. Luckily, for the freshman with rich parents, having a car and all the necessary college swag apparel will come easily and naturally.
College Cranium offers the ultimate freshman advice on a serious note: don't try so hard. Focus on school and everything else will fall into its rightful place.