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Originally Posted by blahblah454
Whats wrong with a backpack? Why does everyone now use big purses?
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It's a throwback to the 1970's when we used to use the green canvas style messenger bags. Or the everpresent Adidas gym bag. Backpacks didn't really come into popular usage until I was in second year (around 1979- 80). Now it seems that everybody (including public school children) have to carry a figgin backpack everywhere. I've even seen grade 3 girls using luggage carriers to go to school. And the use of backpacks on the subways and buses is bloody annoying as the kids refuse to take them off. At least with messenger bags, they luggage is under control and close to one's side.
My son just bought a nice black fabric one at HBC. About $40 and really sturdy.
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Originally Posted by Poppinjay
I have an L.L. Bean canvas and leather bag that cost $40, as well as a Coach bag that was free because I married the owner. Both are great. The Coach bag can take abuse. I've stuffed more than 5 books in it, as well as notepads and pens, and it never stretches.
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You married the owner of Coach or the owner of the Coach bag? If you married the owner of Coach, let this person know that I spent $280 on a Coach purse for my wife (my Christmas bonus) Last February. In appreciation for the large purchase, a little something thrown my way would be great. ( i'm thinking a little French clutch?)
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Originally Posted by Stare At The Sun
I have one class a night, 4 nights a week. So no, I won't be carrying more then one book, and a notebook.
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I concur, most master's programmes tend to be book light... focusing more on the progression of intellect rather than the building of fundamentals of undergrad.