backpacks

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>you really don't ever need a textbook in lectures... i don't know WHY so many people bring them. that's not what they're for. all you really need is your notebooks, pens/pencils, calculator (depending on class), and personal items (ipod, paperback novel, snacks, etc).</p>

<p>high school backpacks were only heavy because of the infinite load of textbooks we had to lug around... in college, they just sit in your room. and sometimes you'll take them to the library. but on a daily basis, you don't need them...</p>

<p>am i wrong, or does it seem like the split between backpacks and tote bags is something like 50-50? they're really evenly matched.</p>

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<p>guys mostly use backpacks. some use a messenger bag or laptop bag. and a few just carry like a notebook or binder or something.</p>

<p>girls are sort of 50-50 ish between totebag/giant purses and backpacks.</p>

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<p>I bring it because I feel empty without one :(. There isn't much in my Backpack or Messenger bag, but I've always had an empty feeling when I go to class without one.</p>

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<p>as far as school supplies..same shopping as high school?</p>

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<p>sprial notebooks are a lot more convenient than 3 ring binders.</p>

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<p>definitely. i never used a binder in college either. i used spirals which were later replaced by my laptop. but i never had equations so the laptop was an easy replacement. </p>

<p>don't really need any school supplies unless you want them. paper, pens, calculator if you're doing math, etc.</p>

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<p>I changed from binders + college ruled paper to spiral notebooks. </p>

<p>The things I brought to high school would be overkill for college.</p>

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<p>haha okay. sounds good.</p>

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<p>which classes require carrying textbooks to class?</p>

<p>math 3a, LA cluster, eng comp 3</p>

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<p>I use marble notebooks. I'm starting to take less notes because I'm getting used to figuring out what's important from lecture. I used to be really anal about taking everything down - like a stenographer.</p>

<p>Probably just some specific readings from English. Math 3A is just your lecture and you'll probably need to drag some texts to discussion section for your cluster. Really, just wait and see. You won't be severely penalized for not knowing on the first day.</p>

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<p>I've never had to bring a textbook to math, physics or chem. lecture AND discussion.</p>

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<p>oh nice. i have chem, math and philosophy.
i should bring a laptop to philosophy?</p>

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<p>Haha silly, just wait till class starts and see for yourself. You won't be in major trouble if you don't bring the necessary things on the first day! You'll figure out if you need to bring certain things when you attend the first or second meeting.</p>

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<p>silly silly101!</p>

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<p>Irony +5 for you!</p>

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<p>I use binders. They're lighter than notebooks. :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>hahaha :)
10 char</p>