yes. fall into the trap of ipod. no matter what you choose to listen to tunes, get something - an ipod, zune, creative, etc. whatever is easiest to move music back and forth. if you like listening to books on tape, put them on here too. something soothing to calm your nerves, take to the gym, take the the library, listen to while you should be listening to lectures...

good pair of gym headphones or a non bulky set to take to the library. easy to fit under a hat in the winter

have a roommate to keep costs down? don't skimp on your music - great pair for home listening or to carry to the library

it might be big. it might be ugly. but it has fans in the right places for some laptops. like the antec cooler, it's worth the investment.

flash drives (jump drives, etc etc) are very useful when keeping up with your work. amazon does charge quite a bit usually for the larger ones, but these are essential. i recommend at least 2 gigs

pilates are a great way to get a workout in even in between all those meetings and sleep sessions. pop in the dvd at home and you have an instant workout will make you feel great

a great all around bag - holds tons of papers and books but can also double as a gym bag or a weekender bag for a trip. easy to carry. no laptop sleeve in this one but if you use an external laptop sleeve i'd recommend it to go in this bag. professional looking and if you get caught in a downpour, your stuff probably won't get wet unless you left the flap open

great snack for studying, walking, in class, at work, doing research, in library, etc. they makes your mouth and tummy smile.