When it comes to college hacks, there is a ton that can make your life easier. From tricks on how to study more efficiently to ways you can save money by accessing student discounts, there are so many ways to make the most of college.
But one of the most important hacks for students heading off to get a higher education is to get a quality umbrella so they can stay dry between classes. With schools now open for in-person learning, there will be lots of walking from class to class again—with the risk of occasionally having to do so in the rain.
When you are putting together your list of must-have items for the upcoming school year, make sure that umbrellas are high up on the list as you will really want it as a must-have item. Plus, with so many budget-friendly options that off there best qualities, there is really no reason not to get one for yourself.
To help students find the best umbrellas and keep them in the best locations, we have rounded up all our top hacks so that college students can master all things umbrellas.
Top Hacks for Buying Umbrellas
- Get One That is Waterproof and Windproof
This may sound silly, but you will want to make sure that you get yourself an umbrella that is indeed waterproof and windproof. Without these two qualities, it will be very unlikely that an umbrella can actually help you during a storm.
The best umbrellas will work just like Marry Poppins did, sans flying. But it will be stylish, and effective and make you feel like the powerful college student that you are.
- Get One That Travels Easily
As a college student, you will likely be on the go quite a bit—going from classes to your dorm room to parties. You never know when it may rain, so you will want to get an umbrella that stores easily. The best ones to look for are travel umbrellas, which close up in a neat and compact way yet still open to full canopy size when you need it to.
- Get One That is Automatic
You will likely be bouncing around school with a million things to do and a million things in your hands—including textbooks, notebooks, and so on. Getting an umbrella that has an automatic open and close button will make your life so much easier and help you juggle all the things on your plate—literally.
- Get One That is Budget Friendly
As a college student, you are likely on a shoestring budget. You do not have to blow through all your money to get a quality umbrella. In fact, some of the best ones on the market are equally the most affordable. The key features to look for in an umbrella is one that is durable, weatherproof, stylish, and designed to work effortlessly. And you can find one of these for a small price.
Top Hacks for Storing Umbrellas
- Leave One in Your Backpack
One of the best hacks to ensure that you do not get soaked on your way to class is to leave a travel umbrella in your backpack at all times. That way, no matter what the weather does or the time of day you find yourself outside, you can easily reach into your backpack, pull out your umbrella and seek shelter from the rain.
- Store One in Your Dormitory
Equally, you should leave an umbrella in your dorm room. Often also your home base for college, your umbrella will be easy to find in your dorm room and it makes sense to have it there so you can remember to grab it on your way out. Since umbrellas are so compact, it will also store really easily in your room even if it is on the smaller side.
- Have One in Your Car
If you commute to a college or drive around campus to get to class, also consider leaving one in your car. That way you can always grab it on your way to class if it decides to start raining. Your car will likely become your locker when in college, with all the essentials stored in there. So it makes sense to have your wet weather gear like your umbrella stored in there too.
- At Your Partner’s House
In college, you will likely meet someone, fall in love and have a romantic fling. It also means you will probably spend quite a bit of time at their place too. So it only makes sense to leave an umbrella at their house as well so you never have to leave there in the rain and return home sopping wet (in addition to any walk of shame you may be doing too).
Conclusion
With these hacks for getting and storing umbrellas in college, you will be able to stay dry the entire time
Sources:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/clothing/umbrella-reviews/a19320/best-umbrella-buying-tips/
