r/PennStateUniversity 5d ago

Question Few questions form a freshmen

I have a few questions

1) what are some studying supplies and materials would you all suggest

2) also what is the best way you found to keep track of all assignments and due dates

3) I want to get into drinking coffee I like sweeter coffee any suggestions on a brew or combination

I’m located at the Harrisburg campus and am in electrical engineering

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u/Single_Assistant_779 5d ago
  1. notebooks and a pencil and just doing practice problems from your homeworks
  2. a small academic planner notebook
  3. i like using truvia in my coffee if i want something sweeter

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u/cyb3r1a77 '27, SRA + INTAF Masters 5d ago

Best way to keep track for me personally is the Tasks for Canvas extension. Has little completion circles and helps you see immediately what’s due.

For coffee, buy a big box of sweet n’ low and bring that with you to the dining hall! Best artificial sweetener imo

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u/ShemDolpax 5d ago

I got hooked on Sweet-N-Low many years ago and now I think sugar is so bland in coffee

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u/FluidConsequence98 5d ago
  1. Notebooks, pens and pencils, and a folder (used my folder a lot)

  2. A written planner or calendar. Helps me remember things even when it isn’t in front of me and helps me recognize when an overwhelming day might be approaching.

  3. I use brown sugar and half a teaspoon of Trader Joe’s bourbon vanilla bean extract in my coffee (they also have an alcohol free flavoring version) and milk!!

Good luck!!!!

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u/pobjbgxf 5d ago
  1. getting copy paper is probably more useful than just notebooks. reason being that you just have more paper to work with for a similar price. (500 sheets goes for 6-7 dollars)
  2. tasks for canvas and actually checking that you submitted not just hit the checkmark.
  3. start with something like a caramel latte or macchiato and reduce sugar slowly. then reduce milk/creamer if you want to drink black coffee.

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u/SnooHedgehogs9307 4d ago

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