Exam season is just around the corner. It's a nerve wracking time for all college students- especially new college students approaching their first one. No matter what students are worried about, this DIY finals survival kit will be a total lifesaver and it will help keep students motivated!
Start creating the kit by decorating a box with positive or encouraging messages/ images. You can use colored pencils, markers, stickers, etc. to make your box stand out. Then, please select one of the themes below and fill your box with the suggested items (please ensure items are new and not expired).
Next, create an encouragement card and place it on top of the other items before closing the box. Contact the project coordinator to arrange a drop-off date and time at our donation site. Our Full Service Schools sites will send these kits to first generation college and former DCPS Full Service Schools students.
Here are a few suggestions:
Snacks Galore:
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Cheeze-its or Goldfish
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Oreo Cookies
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Nature Valley Granola Bars
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Air-heads
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Smarties
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Smart Food Popcorn
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M&Ms
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Skittles
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Small Box of Cereal
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Pretzels
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Beef Jerky
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Squeezable Applesauce
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Encouraging note
Cup of Inspiration
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Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
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Spiced Apple Cider
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Box of True Lemon Crystal Lite
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Maxwell House Instant Coffee
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Box of Earl Gray Tea
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Box of Herbal Tea (Pomegranate Raspberry, Mint Tea, Ginger Tea, Throat Coat Tea)
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Box of Green Tea
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Packets of Sugar
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A Microwave-Safe Mug
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Encouraging Note
Support Kit
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Emergen-C
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Microwave Popcorn
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Ramen Noodles
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Chips
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Goldfish
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Pop Tarts
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Granola Bar
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Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
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Protein Bar
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Gummy Snacks or Gummy Bears
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Encouraging Note
Study Buddy
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Index Cards
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Sticky Notes
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Mechanical pencils
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Pens
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Highlighters
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Stress Ball
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Snacks
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Mint Gum
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Emergen-C
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Hand Sanitizer
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Cleaning Wipes
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Encouraging Note
Relaxation Kit
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Lip Balm
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Nail Polish
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Hand Lotion
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Sugar Scrub
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Cozy socks
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Eye Mask
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Box of Herbal Tea
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Encouraging Note
We will verify one half-hour for the project and one volunteer hour for every kit complete with card and decorations.
