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9 Shopee Finds Under RM45 That Will Get You Through Yet Another Semester Of Online Classes

Time to study smart. ;)

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If you are a student, you would have had to adapt from classroom to online learning over the pandemic season

Be it primary school or college, most students had to endure entire semesters online and attend classes in their bedroom. 

Since you've been spending tons of time studying in your room, we created a list of useful Shopee items that can boost your productivity:

Note: Prices listed in this article are accurate at time of writing.

1. A foldable table for those early morning Zoom classes in bed | RM20.99

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Finding it hard to get out of bed for those dreaded 8am classes on Zoom? Well, what if we told you that you can stay in bed the whole day if you want to, and still get work done?

This ergonomic table has foldable legs with a wide surface and phone slot, and some even come with a built-in cup holder. Just rest your laptop on this lightweight yet stable table, and snuggle up in bed with your morning coffee!

You can get it here.

2. A high-definition external webcam to level up your online presentations | RM15.60 - RM29.60

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Are you constantly annoyed by your low-resolution webcam? If you don't own a quality laptop camera, but wish for a cheap alternative, then this high-definition external webcam will give your virtual meetings a notable upgrade.

This is a great device to level up your Zoom setup and improve your presentations. It supports a resolution of up to 1080p, and features a built-in microphone.

You can get it here.

3. A portable and ergonomic laptop stand to help you complete assignments in comfort | RM37.70

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Say goodbye to neck pain and backaches when you get a sturdy laptop stand! Adjusting the position of your laptop will help improve your posture, as you won't have to constantly bend your neck to look down at the screen. 

This is an essential item especially if you stare at your laptop 24/7.

You can get it here.

4. A matching wireless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for iPad users | RM18 - RM42

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If you are using your iPad or tablet as a substitute for a laptop, a wireless keyboard and mouse enhances your efficiency and precision as you work. Plus, these pastel colours are super adorable, and they are cheaper than ones you'd find in stores.

You can get it here.

5. These aesthetic notebooks that look like they came from Muji | RM4 - RM11

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Image via Shopee

Who doesn't like boujee Muji notebooks? These ones are cheaper alternatives that look every bit as aesthetic and minimalist, and they also come in different designs (grid, dotted, and lined) and sizes (A4, A5, and A6). 

You can get them here and here.

6. A reusable and erasable notebook if you want to save paper | RM38.15

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If you love writing notes but don't want to waste paper, this is an eco-friendly notebook alternative. This reusable notebook is acid-free and made out of stones! You can write on it as you would usually do on paper, but you can erase your notes with a damp cloth or hairdryer. 

Just download an app, and all your notes will be safely stored as a PDF that you can easily sync to cloud services. This feature is useful if you don't own an iPad or Tablet, but want to view your notes on your devices. 

You can get it here.

7. These stackable document racks to keep your notes neat and tidy | RM18.00 - RM21.07

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Do you have dozens of sheets of paper scattered all over your desk and floor? Unfortunately, a messy workspace can hinder your productivity and motivation to study.

If you want to keep your desk neat and organised, you may want to consider getting some stackable file racks to sort your notes and books. You'll probably feel extra fresh and inspired to work when you sit down at a clean table!

You can get it here.

8. Stabilo highlighters and Midliners for almost half the price | RM2.50 and RM4.99

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Image via Shopee

Add colour to your notes with these highlighter pens that are being sold on Shopee for much less than in bookstores. The soft and dreamy pastel colours are especially eye-pleasing for highlighting textbooks! 

You can get them here and here.

9. Keep your stationery organised in these cute pen holders | RM22.30

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Sort your supplies and always be able to find the right pen at a glance. What a win!

You can get this here.

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