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<p>I don’t know what kind of backpacks you’ve been using, but JanSport makes some really stylish bags. And it makes it much easier to keep things organized, IMO.</p>
<p>Also, using tote bags when you have to carry big text books around campus (several of my courses require this), using a bag on just one shoulder can cause some serious issues with the alignment of your spine/shoulders/other joints later on in life.</p>
<p>I’d much rather have something that’s not quite as “cute” than have chronic shoulder pain.</p>