It's back-to-school time! For those heading to college, school supplies mean more than lunch bags, notebooks, and gel pens (although those are fun too). Check out our back-to-school guide, college edition.

Windows and walls

Let's face it: most dorm rooms are short on decor. These elegant bamboo window blinds can help. You can also add a unique touch to bare walls with butterfly, dragonfly, and other whimsical garlands; a "six wishes" prayer banner; or a "Four Friends" Buddhist tapestry. 

Lanterns and lighting

Illuminate your space with some paper lanterns, from minimalist white to festive designs to solid colors. String lights are lovely too. We have a wide variety, including mini lanterns, birds, unicorns, and elephants.

Comfy clothes

Settling in for an all-nighter? Slip into something more comfortable like a gorgeous robe, pretty slippers, or supersoft T-shirt.

Soothing and self-care

School can be stressful so taking time for self-care is important. You can do so by giving yourself a facial with K-beauty sheet masks, facial oils and serum, and a trusty jade roller. Invigorate the rest of your skin with an exfoliating soap or cloth, then nourish with a Butter Melt lotion bar.

A little luck

It certainly doesn't hurt! Pagoda replicas are sometimes given as gifts to students. Also known as "education towers," they represent knowledge and peace.

Elephants symbolize wisdom, strength, and protection. The position of the trunk has meaning too. A raised trunk means good luck while a lowered one stands for determination. 

Snacks and sweets

Can't have studying without snacks! Some of our recent savory favorites include Lady Wong's tempeh chips, flavored popcorns from Bessou and Confusion Snacks, Tochi's salmon skin chips, and 50Hertz's Tingly Peanuts.

Have more of a sweet tooth? Check out Numa's mini peanut butter bars, 50Hertz's Tingly Chocolate Brittle, and Jelly Belly's boba milk tea jellybeans.

Coffee coffee coffee

College life wouldn't be complete without it. Consider whole beans from Nguyen Coffee Supply and Nam Coffee, both small AAPI-owned businesses. Or if you're pressed for time, try KimlyParc's instant latte — just add hot water and go go go! Or if you're more of a tea person, check out these loose leaf and tea bag varieties.

Know someone who's off to higher education? Check out these Friendship Box care packages, perfect for those you miss.