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My College Survival Kit? The Longchamp Tote!

Merisa Omerovic Student Contributor, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UHSP St. Louis chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Why is the large Longchamp tote the perfect bag for school? First and foremost it is the chicest bag. No girl wants to dress up for class and put on a backpack, instead you can keep it classy and wear a Longchamp. The Longchamp tote has many uses to it and ends up being the best investment. For any college student, you know that traveling will be on your itinerary somewhere whether it be flying or driving. You can pack up your whole life in that Longchamp bag. They may look small but when you start packing your things up you will resemble Mary Poppins. Not to mention they are very durable! If my bag is able to carry all the necessities I need (from my macbook to a perfume bottle) it can endure anything. 

Starting off college I knew that I wanted to use a tote bag. I went through three tote bags and each one ended up breaking. The amount of things I was carrying was simply too heavy for a tote bag. But I refused to carry a backpack or limit the things I was bringing. I was a commuter who had to pack everything in this bag in order to get me through the whole day at school. I looked into getting a Longchamp for the longest time and let me just say it was the best impulse purchase I have ever made. I have carried mine for the past two years and am planning on buying another one. I didn’t have to throw my stuff out of my bag in order to carry a tote. I just shoved it all in my Longchamp. They are also very personalizable. You can get any charm you want and even add a cute little ribbon to it. My only additional advice? Get a bag insert! Not only does it keep everything organized and easy to find but it also helps keep the beautiful shape of the bag when it is not on your shoulder. 

So, if you are a college student or even a girl with a corporate job that is looking for the cutest, spacious, durable and versatile tote bag, the Longchamp is the way to go. It has survived the last two years of college, traveling, commuting and what feels like my entire life – and I have a feeling that it will be around for much longer! 

Merisa Omerovic

UHSP St. Louis '30

Hi! My name is Merisa Omerovic, I was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. I am currently a junior in the pharmaceutical sciences program. I will be getting my bachelor's in pharmaceutical sciences and will continue onto grad school to receive my pharmD.
In my free time I enjoy shopping, doing my own nails, watching a TV show (especially Bridgerton!), spending time outdoors with friends and family and spontaneous activities! I love exploring new places around Saint Louis and seeing what each place has to offer. One of my favorite things to do is travel and explore new cities.