THE PA TOOLKIT
Everything I Actually Use.
College comes with enough trial and error. These are the tools, habits, apps, and resources that have genuinely helped me learn, stay organized, perform, and enjoy the journey.
Start With What You Need.
You don't need everything. Just start with the area where you need the most help today.
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Study Better
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College Life
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Perform Better
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Healthy Habits
NotebookLM
Why I use it: I use this to upload my lecture notes and textbooks to generate study guides and clarify complex topics instantly.
Favorite feature: Source-grounded AI responses
Quizlet
Why I use it: Essential for memorizing terminology and active recall before big exams.
Favorite feature: Learn mode with adaptive testing
Google Drive
Why I use it: The safe house for every assignment, paper, and presentation I've ever created.
Favorite feature: Real-time collaborative editing
Study Better
The apps and systems helping me stay organized, save time, and learn more effectively.
Google Calendar
Why I use it: The backbone of my schedule. If it is not on the calendar, it doesn't exist for me.
Favorite feature: Time-blocking for deep work
ChatGPT
Why I use it: My go-to for brainstorming essay outlines or explaining concepts in simpler terms.
Favorite feature: Rapid ideation and summarization
Voice Recorder
Why I use it: I record key lecture points so I can listen back while walking or doing chores.
Favorite feature: AI-powered transcription
Notion
Why I use it: Where I keep all my long-term academic tracking, course syllabus archives, and project databases.
Favorite feature: Customizable database templates
GoodNotes
Why I use it: How I take all my handwritten notes. It feels like paper but with the power of search.
Favorite feature: Lasso tool for re-organizing notes
Calculator
Why I use it: Simple, but non-negotiable for statistics and problem-solving sessions.
Favorite feature: History log for checking work
Better systems create better results.
Backpack
Why I use it: The ultimate daily driver for carrying my laptop and textbooks across campus.
Favorite feature: Ergonomic straps for long walks
College Life
Essential items for navigating the campus, the dorm, and everything in between.
Planner
Why I use it: My physical anchor for deadlines and weekly goals that I can touch and feel.
Favorite feature: Customizable layout pages
Coffee Mug
Why I use it: Necessary for those early 8 AM lectures and late-night library sessions.
Favorite feature: Temp-control vacuum seal
Equip yourself for the journey, not just the classroom.
Student Athlete Essentials
Recovery
Why I use it: Essential for muscle repair after high-intensity training sessions.
Favorite feature: Deep tissue penetration
Protein
Why I use it: The cleanest way to hit my daily macros without the extra fillers.
Favorite feature: Easily digestible isolate
Electrolytes
Why I use it: Keeps me hydrated during long practices without the sugar crash.
Favorite feature: Zero-sugar formula
Travel Bag
Why I use it: Fits all my gear and school essentials for away game weekends.
Favorite feature: Separate shoe compartment
Compression Sleeves
Why I use it: Reduces soreness and keeps me fresh for back-to-back games.
Favorite feature: Graduated pressure zones
Foam Roller
Why I use it: My non-negotiable daily habit for mobility and injury prevention.
Favorite feature: High-density grid pattern
Sleep Mask
Why I use it: Total blackout is key for recovery when napping on the bus.
Favorite feature: 3D contoured eye space
Favorite Snacks
Why I use it: Quick energy that actually tastes good and travels well.
Favorite feature: High protein, low sugar
Packing List
Why I use it: Never forget your mouthguard or uniform again with a standardized game-day list.
Favorite feature: Travel-ready checklist
Healthy Habits
Journal
Habit Tracker
Books
Podcasts
Meditation
Morning Routine
Sunday Reset
Goal Planner
Favorite Pens
Daily Planner
“Small habits become your future.”
A Few Favorites
I LOVE this section. This is where personality comes alive.
Favorite coffee
Oat Milk Latte
Favorite study playlist
Lo-Fi Beats
Favorite podcast
The Daily
Favorite quote
“Small habits become your future”
Favorite restaurant
Local Bistro
Favorite campus spot
The Quad
Favorite app
Notion
Favorite pen
Muji Gel Pen
Favorite shoes
Vintage Sneakers
Favorite snack
Apple & Almond Butter
Favorite Taylor Swift song
All Too Well
Favorite book
The Great Gatsby
These can be updated anytime.
My Promise
Every recommendation on this page is something I genuinely use, believe in, or have personally found helpful. If I ever partner with a company, I'll always tell you. Trust is far more important than sponsorships.
“If I wouldn't recommend it to my best friend... It won't appear here.”