1359 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/4

0 saved

officially an university alum #apple #applemacbookair #macbookair #skybluemacbookair

#apple #applemacbookair #macbookair #skybluemacbookair #appleevent #usc #universityofsoutherncalifornia #collegestudent

5/29 Edited to

Graduating from the University of Southern California (USC) is an incredible milestone that marks the beginning of a new chapter. As a recent alum, pairing this achievement with the right technology makes all the difference in staying productive and connected. I chose the Sky Blue Apple MacBook Air not only for its eye-catching color but also its superb performance and portability, which are perfect for a busy college lifestyle. The MacBook Air’s lightweight design made it easy to carry around campus or when traveling post-graduation. The M1 chip inside offers fast processing speeds for multitasking between academic projects, video editing, and attending virtual events. One of my favorite features was the long battery life that supported extended study sessions without constantly searching for a power outlet. I also appreciated how macOS integrates seamlessly with apps I use for school and personal life, including note-taking, scheduling, and creative tools. The Retina display with vibrant colors enhanced my experience, especially when reviewing presentations or visuals. For fellow USC students and alumni considering a MacBook, I recommend customizing your device with protective cases and accessories that reflect your style, like the sky blue color, which truly stands out. Also, don’t underestimate the value of software updates and learning shortcuts to boost your productivity. Investing in a MacBook Air has been more than just having a laptop; it’s about equipping myself with a reliable tool that helps transition smoothly from university life to professional endeavors. Whether you are a college student or newly graduated, this combination of technology and school pride definitely enhances your daily routines and keeps you motivated to achieve more after your official alumni status.

Related posts

A cover image featuring a torn paper overlay with the text "Chemistry youtubers you need for a 4.0" over lecture notes about strong acids and bases, with a person's foot visible.

A MacBook Air screen displaying the YouTube channel 'Leah4Sci' with 227K subscribers, offering tutorials for complex organic chemistry concepts.

A MacBook Air screen displaying the YouTube channel 'CrashCourse' with 15.4M subscribers, known for high-quality educational videos.

Chemistry youtubers to make your gpa JUMP

I made one for biology, so here is the chemistry edition! These YouTubers range from how-to’s, practice problems, experiments, and fun explanations! I highly recommend any of these channels if you are struggling with a concept! Let me know if there are any other topics you want me to make the

1238 likes

School Supplies You Actually Need for College

i remember being in high school and loving buying school supplies but once i got to college, i realized i was spending an unnecessary amount of money on unnecessary supplies. here is my list of stuff you actually need to college & basically this is a what’s in my backpack haha. you can

3064 likes

My Bag for University

These are just some things I make sure to always have in my bag everyday. You an modify these to your personal preference and add whatever else you may need. #whatsinmybag #college #university #studentlife #Lemon8 #lemon8community #school supplies #universitylife #packmybag #

4963 likes

A dark image showing code on a screen and a keyboard, with text overlays "Top 10 Free Online Courses with Certificates" and "SWIPE FOR MORE," indicating a list of educational resources.

A collage of four logos for online learning platforms: Google Digital Garage, Harvard University, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning, highlighting various educational opportunities.

Top 10 Free Online Courses W/ Certificates

With me having no friends😅 I try and find resourcesful tool and reasouces I can use to better myself in difficult skill aspects! I’ve actually tried a couple of these and currently using Udemy rn! It’s never ending courses. Here’s details on each website! Would you try and of these? Also this is my

13.3K likes

Staying organized in college ! 💻✨🎧📔

staying organized while being a student, whether it’s college or high school is so important !! 🤩 Ever since I started using these ESSENTIALS I have seen such a big improvement in my organization !! ✨ #organization #collegestudent #college #studentathlete #essentials #collegemusth

2656 likes

A laptop screen displays a customized Canvas dashboard with a pink theme, showing course cards, due dates, and a calendar. Overlaid text reads "Customize your school worksites Pink edition" and "Canvas."

A laptop screen shows a customized Outlook email inbox with a pink theme, displaying various emails, folders, and a message about a health professions scholarship program. Overlaid text reads "Outlook."

A laptop screen displays a customized Gmail inbox with a pink theme, showing a list of emails categorized into "Social" and "Promotions." Overlaid text reads "Gmail."

Stem girls 🩷 pink!

Idk if it’s just me but I love making all my school work and websites organized but also aesthetic it just makes me enjoying logging in a little more 😂 it’s nice that it’s customizable to anyone’s preference mine is just pink lol 🩷 #letschat #pink #college #lemon8challenge #canvas #unive

3146 likes

A person wearing a grey university sweatshirt and stethoscopes, with text overlay "How I passed the NCLEX in 85 questions" and "Swipe up".

A screenshot from an online platform showing a graph of readiness assessment scores (Very High, High, Borderline) and details of a test with 85 questions and a 71% score.

A screenshot displaying study statistics, including total questions, usage, correct/incorrect percentages, and subject-specific performance for Adult Health.

Passing the NCLEX in 85 questions🫡

If you’re reading this, it’s NOT TOO LATE🫶🏾🫡 Archer and mark k lectures were my best friend!! According to archer, if you score high or very high on 4 consecutive readiness assessments, you have a 98-99% of passing! Archer also lets you see average scores of other users using the platform w

815 likes

A title image with a green, bubbly background featuring the text "Cute! GOOGLE DOCS NOTES!" in white, indicating a guide for creating visually appealing notes.

A Google Docs page displaying notes on "Personal Finance" and "6 Keys to Money Management," with an illustration of stacked money and coins, and text overlays "HOW TO GET THIS!" and "AND THIS!".

A screenshot of a Google Docs menu, highlighting the "Page setup" option, with an overlay instructing to "FIRST, GO TO 'PAGE SETUP' TO CHANGE THE COLOR OF YOUR DOCUMENT!".

Google Docs Notes!

I've been dabbling the past few days in creating cute notes for my Online University Course! Here's some tricks I picked up to motivate me to take notes and keep them cute! #googledocs #school notes #cute #university #onlineschool

959 likes

AI Tools for Grad School

I wish ChatGPT was already available to use when I was in grad school 😭 These tools are amazing for workflow automation and efficiency, so I wanted to share a couple of AI tools that I think can be useful while in grad school, from automating research article summaries, to making presentations

170 likes

My Notion setup for university

back with my most recent Notion setup! since my last notion setup, I’ve tweaked a couple of things to better suit my current courses I have my main page, at the top with 2 colums, one is for websites I frequently access, and the right side is daily brain-dumps, I prefer to not call them to-do’s

96 likes

A desk setup with a computer monitor and keyboard displays the title "FREE ONLINE CERTIFICATIONS to boost your resume" for 2023, with a Lemon8 watermark.

A laptop screen shows the Hubspot Academy website, detailing the free Inbound Marketing Certification course with options to sign up via Google or Microsoft.

A laptop screen displays the Google Skillshop website, showcasing various Google Ads Certifications with options to learn, apply skills, and get certified.

FREE Online Certifications 2023 💻

Boost your resume with these FREE online certifications! You can add them to your resume or LinkedIn profile, discuss them in an interview or just use them to upskill and reskill yourself to keep pace with today’s ever-changing economy. ‌> Hubspot’s Inbound Marketing Certification: Gain kno

11.3K likes

A shelf displaying various Anihana bath and hair products, including shower steamers and shampoo bars, with some items marked for clearance.

A hand holding two Anihana Feel-Good Soap bars, one lavender and one berry vanilla, with the berry vanilla scent highlighted as a favorite.

PART 1 - Walmart low-tox & non-toxic finds 🫶

I will be posting more of the products i’ve tried. I haven’t used everything from this aisle so just sharing the brands that I can speak on. ✨ #low tox lifestyle #non toxic #nontoxicproducts #cleanproducts #nontoxiclifestyle

1144 likes

WHATS IN MY COLLEGE BACKPACK 👜

Some of my basic supplies for my college backpack with everything I need to survive long lectures, stay organized, and keep up with my workload. Swipe to see the essentials I don’t leave my apartment without and read the caption to see how I use my supplies ✨ Electronics: Macbook Air- A must fo

1032 likes

A laptop screen shows the Skillshare website. Overlay text highlights Skillshare offers diverse courses by experts, best for creative skills like photography and graphic design.

A laptop screen displays the Coursera website. Overlay text explains Coursera partners with universities for high-quality courses in computer science, data science, and humanities.

Free Online Courses

I love taking online classes, especially since I graduated with my masters degree and I miss studying. I usually take classes related to my job in marketing, or business classes, but I wanted to share my top online learning platforms: 〰️ Skillshare: offers a diverse range of courses taught

19K likes

Free Psychology Courses

Free Psychology Courses from the University of Pennsylvania If you are interested in Psychology, these FREE courses from University of Pennsylvania make learning easy and accessible for everyone: 1. Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: Learners discover how apply to rese

3981 likes

How I Organise My Digital Files for University 📂

I loved organizing my digital files at the beginning of a new semester. Yes, it can be a mundane task to do, but during my grad school years studying Neuroscience, I had to keep track of readings and digital notes, and I needed to have a good organization system. I'm sharing it with you tod

72 likes

Habits to start before college!

college is a big transition, but starting the right habits now can make it so much easier! here are a few that helped me the most when going from HS to university life. time management – start organizing your schedule now! It’s easy to skate by with mentally noting assignments in high school, but

797 likes

Notion for College Students

his is how I used Notion during graduate school! I wanted to share my most useful pages for grad school students, as I kept all of my lecture and research notes on Notion. I also use a VPN, so I felt like they're safe enough, but depending on your projects and data, this might not be the be

117 likes

DAY IN MY LIFE AS A COLLEGE STUDENT 🍋🫶

Today was a surprisingly productive day. I only had one class, so Mondays have become my designated catch-up day. It’s nice to have that extra time to get ahead on assignments, spend time in the gym, read, organize my schedule, and just do things for myself. #lemon8partner #lemon8college

1118 likes

A person stands in front of a mirror, taking a selfie, wearing a black jacket, light top, floral skirt, and black boots. The image has text overlay "Tips On Finding College Internships" and "lemon8 @andoniiiaaa".

A laptop screen displays the Handshake website with various internship postings, including "Digital Marketing Intern". Text overlay reads: "HANDSHAKE Log in with your school email to get access to so many job opportunities through their network!".

An auditorium with a screen displaying "Women in Business San Diego State University". Text overlay advises: "JOIN CLUBS FOR NETWORKING These organizations often have speakers or events that will share exclusive info on internship programs".

Tips on finding a college internship

Looking for an internship in college can be stressful, so here are a few tips that helped me during the search! Sometimes it seems like all a numbers game, but don't give up. The right opportunity will find you☺️ I recommend exploring all of the resources provided by your school's car

187 likes

A black tote bag and a matching smaller pouch are displayed on a white bed with orange pillows. Text overlay reads "COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT What's in my bag."

Tech essentials including a MacBook Pro M1 chip, an iPad Pro 12.9 with a white case, and gray Sony XM5 headphones are laid out. Text overlay reads "Tech Essentials."

Miscellaneous essentials are shown: a portable fan, two snack bars, mints, hand sanitizer, chapstick, and a pink sweater. Text overlay reads "Misc. Essentials."

My school bag MUST-HAVES for a productive day!

🧡Here’s everything I carry to campus in my bag as a CS student! 👜I usually switch between this big purse and my North Face Borealis backpack. Right now I’m in my purse era, but when it gets too heavy on my shoulder I’ll probably switch back to my backpack haha! What’s inside: 💻TECH: •MacBoo

236 likes

An outdoor study setup at the University of North Florida featuring an open MacBook, a pink backpack, a pencil pouch, a spiral notebook, and a Midliner pen on a metal table. The background shows university buildings.

🎧🪞🫧🌸 University of North Florida

27 likes

STUDY METHODS AS A COLLEGE STUDENT ✨

Studying smarter, not harder has been a game-changer for me in college. Active recall, the Pomodoro method, spaced repetition, and switching up how I study have made all the difference. It’s all about finding what actually works for you and staying consistent. What works for someone else might not

120 likes

how to find your place in college 💐

to my incoming freshmen! here are my 3 tips on how to find your people + place in college :) GET INVOLVED 🏃🏽‍♀️ getting involved in any clubs/research/events sets you up and is a form of networking in a non-professional setting! ASK FOR HELP 🙋🏽‍♀️ if you are ever confused—ask! your campus i

134 likes

A hand holds a 2024-2025 planner with a leafy design, set against a laptop and a green keyboard, illustrating the start of an MBA student's journey.

A student's organized desk setup features a laptop, an external keyboard, a desk lamp, a mini-fridge, a drink, and a notebook with handwritten notes, showcasing a study environment.

A close-up of a student's desk during a study night, showing a laptop displaying a WGU MBA course page, papers, a lamp, and an external keyboard.

Life as a 2024 MBA Student!

Earlier this month, I went back to school to get my MBA through Western Governor’s University (WGU)!! WGU is an online school that’s much different than any other online school I’ve seen. WGU is competency-based, go-at-your-pace. You go through the program one class at a time, fast-tracking the

18 likes

My study set up is a little crazy I realize but ADHD. Mind dump journal- it is what it sounds like I just brain dump into it when I think about something or need to try and clear my head. iPad- I swear by my iPad for notes ( I use goodnotes) and doing assignments on the go. Computer- my

40 likes

A green book titled "KONETZKE COLECCION DE DOCUMENTOS PARA LA HISTORIA DE LA FORMACION SOCIAL DE HISPANOAMERICA 1493-1810" rests on a plaid blanket, with a dark green blanket and a dog in the background. Text overlay reads "How I Organize Notes... Obsidian."

A screenshot of the Obsidian website highlights its features, including a flexible writing app, Canvas for brainstorming, and customizable plugins like Calendar and Kanban. Text states the user is sharing a tool for note organization and visualization.

This image displays Obsidian's Canvas view, showing interconnected notes like "Latin America" and "A Tale of Two Granadas" with labeled arrows. Below, a Graph view visualizes relationships between tags such as "#caribbean" and "#slavery."

Organizing Notes with Obsidian

As I said in my previous post, I have been reading a ton this semester. No matter how hard I try it’s frankly impossible to really remember everything that I’ve read. So I started thinking about what would be most helpful for me so that I get the most out of my reading experience and I realize that

35 likes

A laptop displaying university grades and a tablet playing music, with overlay text "How I Maintained a 4.0 GPA As a Freshman in College." The laptop shows a North Carolina A&T State University portal with current grades, while the tablet displays Lana Del Rey lyrics.

realistic ways of obtaining a 4.0 GPA in college 🎓

📓 GO OUT AND HAVE FUN - i promise you will not be as productive if you do not have a social life. without my friends; random study dates, looking forward to events with them, i literally would have burned out and wouldn't of had good grades if i sat in my room and studied all day!! 📓 ACTUAL

516 likes

Life as a Biology Major ft OOTD🎀💚🧫🧬👩🏽‍🔬

Week 4 and school is starting the school😄 I’m managing to maintain however I’m losing a little headway in getting ahead. So this week I’ll be dedicating a lot more time to studying and gaining headway in my assignments! I’m currently taking Microbiology, Advanced Genetics, Lifespan Psychology an

112 likes

A scenic view from a car on a road at sunset, with text overlay announcing final grades and summer classes.

A laptop screen displaying a student's grades from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, showing multiple 'A' grades with a pink 'ALL A'S!!' overlay.

A laptop screen showing a summer 2025 class schedule from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, listing four courses, with text 'TAKING 4 SUMMER CLASSES TO GRADUATE EARLY (MAY 2026)'.

College grades update 🎓📚✏️

Finally done with Junior year! I’m so proud that I’ve been able to maintain my 4.0 GPA! This summer I’ll be taking more classes so I’m on track to graduate next spring! How did your spring semester at school go? Are you taking any summer classes? #collegelife #lemon8challenge #college #c

1569 likes

A MacBook screen displays a customized desktop wallpaper for October, featuring various widgets including photos, a 'get shit done' reminder, and Indiana University themed elements. The screen has a text overlay 'redo my mac for october!!' with a pumpkin emoji.

The MacBook screen shows the Canva website open to the 'Create a design' page, with options like 'Desktop Wallpaper' visible. A text overlay reads 'FIRST UP TO CANVA!! -choose desktop wallpaper!'

The MacBook screen displays the Canva editing interface with a blank canvas that has 'October' written in pink text. A text overlay says 'THE BASE! -if you can't tell i like the color pink lol.'

redo my mac for october!!🎃

as it is officially october, it was time to redo the computer to go along with fall and the upcoming spooky season!! this is by far my favorite “makeover”!! apps used: - canva - color widgets rainbow icon: - julia k krist images other images: - "get it done" pinterest - hoosiers/

31 likes

See more