Every new year, there are resolutions, most of which are never truly followed. And it’s not your fault. Holidays can give us unrealistic and, at times, unachievable hopes.

Maybe you cannot aim for an overseas scholarship, work out four times a week, stay organised and still have a social life. But you’d still aim for it. With or without resolution, the year continues after the holidays. But there is one other thing that never misses accompanying the holidays. Following right behind New Year’s Eve are new semesters. And, throughout your journey from a reluctant school goer to an attendance-driven university lecture attender, there is something that never changed. Both versions have a lot on their plate and on desk.

If being organised is the resolution you fall short on every year, we have found the solution to that. While we don’t know about your other goals, being organised is the one resolution you can follow through this year.

Desk Organiser

Pens, markers, pencils and highlighters often create a mess for students and are impossible to find “when needed.” This can be quite frustrating. To help organise them better and find them at the “right time,” a desk organiser is crucial. These caddies are not like the usual boring ones. The market now offers organisers of all sorts. Metallic, plastic, mesh, and wooden—there is something for everyone.

To match both the aesthetic and functional needs, a good organiser has to offer vibrant colours and multiple drawers. The material is a choice of one’s own, but for students, a plastic and lightweight organiser is a good choice to go for. The best part is that desk organisers can be multifunctional, storing both stationery, make-up, skincare, and gadgets. The right desk organiser can be your pinterest dream come true.

Where to buy: Daraz

Price: Tk4,100

Stylus

For students possessing the creative spirit, styluses can be a great way to write and sketch within their busy schedule. Stylus pens are great for noting down lectures, doing art projects and also occasional doodling. Notebooks and pages are often hard to carry and keep track of. Styluses help turn your gadgets into your notebook.

Traditionally, styluses used to be compatible only with their brands and specific models. But for regular use by students, a highly capacitive stylus that works in all touch screens, including laptops and tablets. That makes it perfect for both iOS and Android users.

Where to buy: Sumash Tech

Price: Tk2,999

Under-desk storage box

The under-desk storage box is a lifesaver for hostellers. Most students have no separate unit for storing academic manuals and notepads, and tables aren’t always large enough to accommodate everything as well. In this case, making the study table multifunctional is the best way to go. An under-desk storage box is great for multi-purpose use.

Under-desk storage boxes are usually heavy due to having thickened material and offer a large capacity.

These boxes help in neat storage and come in all sizes and shapes. For students with a small table and minimalist tendencies, a small under-desk box is good enough. But if you are someone with clutter-core energy and hoarding habits, you need one with a larger capacity and a stronger build.

Where to buy: Daraz

Price: Tk2,580

Laptop stand

When the late-night study sessions, exam-time cramming, and assignments all arrive simultaneously, it’s tough to keep track of things. To have everything at hand at once, a laptop and a bookshelf come in handy. Laptop stands allow one to carry and use laptops wherever they need, increasing productivity hours.

Made with high-quality aluminum alloy, this stand provides endurance and comfort. If you’re someone whose study sessions are directly correlated with their screen time, then laptop stands are perfect for you.

Price: Tk1,120

Where to buy: Star Tech

Bookshelf

Bookshelves are another element that can be used to arrange academic and non-academic books. Bookshelves differ in size, material, and price. Bookshelves not only serve the purpose of organising but also help with the collection of books for students with smaller spaces. These are perfect for someone who still believes in reading.

Price: Tk2,750

Where to buy: Grihoshaj

File Rack

Files and folders are essential in academic learning and also an inseparable part of our life. Having them organised can reduce a lot of hassle and stress. The correct file organiser can be the exact storage you need to keep your academic transcripts and sheets.For full optimisation, a multi-tiered file-rack and organiser can be used.

Price: Tk1,700

Where to buy: Rokomari.com

Apart from the above mentioned ones, token jars or mason jars can be used for reward systems and whiteboard notebooks for organised work. These are also great ways for students to get organised.