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University student essentials have gone from survival basics to lifestyle statements
A OnePoll survey of 1,200 past and present students found 67% of Gen Z say they could not complete university without a laptop.
- A survey of 1,200 students by OnePoll found 60% of Gen Z consider a laptop their most essential university possession, compared to only 24% who prioritize books.
- Samsung spokesperson Annika Bizon noted that 30 years ago, university survival meant "a kettle and an alarm clock," while 85% of those polled agree student belongings have changed fundamentally.
- Beyond lectures, students rely on laptops to research assignments , manage life admin , and stream entertainment , with 53% of recent students prioritizing laptop purchases over bedding and kitchenware.
- Parents are investing in this technology shift; 66% believe it directly impacts academic success, and 55% call a laptop the single most important purchase for a child starting university.
- Digital habits continue reshaping academic routines, as 43% of Gen Z students rely exclusively on laptops for notetaking, while only 26% still handwrite notes in traditional notebooks.
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