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PhD Survival Guide
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Kimberly M
All the things getting me through my PhD!
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At home 🏠
 
At school 📚
 
For the STEM girlies 👩‍🔬
 
Can’t forget to eat!
 
Stress Relief!

At home 🏠

 
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Great for storage! Also comes in a variety of colors to brighten up the space
Costway 3-tier Open Bookcase 8-Cube Floor Standing Storage Shelves Display Cabinet White
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I love mine! Works just like the bigger ones but no standing water!
Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker - Black: Compact Electric Brewer, 6-12 oz Capacity, Auto Shut-Off
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I adore mine! I can easily meal prep with it and it is easy to use
Instant Pot 6qt 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker Bundle: Exclusive Bonus Silicone Pan with Lid, Rice & Multi Cooker, Stainless Steel
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Mine works great and doesn’t take up too much space! Perfect for popcorn!
BLACK+DECKER 0.7 cu ft 700W Microwave Oven Black EM720CPN-P: Countertop, Small Dorm Microwave, Child Lock, 8 Programs
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A must for me because I loved fried food but should have a healthy alternative! Simple and easy to use!
Gourmia 3qt Digital Window Air Fryer with 8 Presets & Guided Cooking: 1200W, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
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I love using mine! And it is easy to clean!
5qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Sturdy, Oven-Safe, Induction-Compatible
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My go-to dinnerware set! They are easy to wash and have held up well!
12pc Stoneware Avesta Dinnerware Set Light Green - Threshold™
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Makes waking up so much easier
Dreamegg Sunrise Alarm Clock & Sound Machine with Dimmable Night Light for Bedrooms
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At school 📚

 
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A necessity! A cute planner to keep track of everything
Enchanted | Softcover Spiral Academic Year Planner
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Another planner I’ve used before! I like how it is hardbound
2025-2026 17-Month Academic Covered Spiral Planner - Wildwood
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A hardbound notebook! Love the color
Notebook Master Slim (A4+), Hardcover, 123 numbered pages, Forest Green, dotted
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A great set of pens!
Paper Mate Ink Joy 14pk Gel Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolored: Retractable Quick Drying with Pocket Clip
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Markers are always useful! Also great for arts and crafts and coloring
Paper Mate Flair 24pk Felt Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolored: Art Stationery, Durable Quick Drying, Pocket Clip
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My favorite gel pens! They last a long time and don’t smear
Pilot 5pk G2 Gel Pens Extra Fine Point 0.5mm Black Ink
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Highlighters! I like having a large selection of colors
Sharpie 12ct Highlighters Pocket Fine Tip Assorted Colors: Multicolored Markers for School & Office, Art Stationery
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For the STEM girlies 👩‍🔬

 
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A hardbound lab Notebook. This is what I used in college!
Rediform Lab Notebook (53010)
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My absolute favorite lab notebook! Love the grid lines and the covers!
Genetics Lab Notebook
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I prefer buying my own coats because then I know they are clean and they’ll fit. I also prefer long ones
Uooqdmx White Lab Coat Knee Length Lab Coat Nurse Costume Lab Jackets for Women Chemistry Lab Coat Science Lab Coat Full Sleeve Long Medical Coat White M
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Another great lab coat I’ve owned!
Protective Barrier Lab Coat with Pockets, ResiStat Static and Fluid Resistant, White, Size 2XL, 1 EA (MDT046805XXL)
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And they fit over regular glasses!
Crews Yukon Safety Glasses, Clear, Uncoated
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Can’t forget to eat!

 
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I always have a spare pack in my backpack…
OREO Gluten Free Original & Double Stuf Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs
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Stress Relief!

 
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One of my favorite coloring books!
Disney Dreams Collection Thomas Kinkade Studios Coloring Book|Paperback
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