Almost all teachers spend money these days to supply their own classrooms, with public school teachers in the U.S. averaging nearly $500 a year from their own pockets. So, how can you best help with school supplies?

Paper and paper-based packaging are your secret weapon to college life: They can help you study better, learn more quickly and have more fun at school, letting you go beyond the screen. Follow our A-to-Z college survival tips to learn how to get better grades and meet new people.