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"Userb3" <use...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Great response! My youngest is in southern CA and they use tote bags
instead of backpacks. Userb3 definitely gave you the best advice.
Audrey
living at home and commuting, so i will have a nice long walk from the commuter
lot! I need something to carry books in.
––Kristin
"Valmont32677" <valmont32...@aol.com> wrote in message
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they use tote bags
instead of backpacks.
an url. My other daughter ordered one from North Face, but now she
thinks it is too small. She spent a lot of time on line looking at
different styles but what she didn't do was to make a template using the
measurements provided on the site. I've done that before ordering
handbags and it really helps to then visualize what you are ordering.
Will you have to carry all of the books with you the entire time you are
on campus? If you have a tote, the weight will be on one side; whereas,
if you have a backpack, it will be evenly distributed. Also, will you
be carrying heavy texts or paperbacks? My son carried a messenger bag,
but after his first two years, he was carrying novels or other
paperbacks.
Audrey
(affiliated with St Johns Univ) and CSB is their "sister school" but I will
hopefully be attending William Mitchell Law after CSB in St Paul. Thanks so
much for everyone's *great* responses!!
––Kristin
they might be way too warm indoors.
What To Wear To College This Jan??
valmont32...@aol.com (Valmont32677)
11/24/2004 10:27:54 PM
Hey everyone. I'm hopefully starting a small, private Catholic school in
January and I was wondering what would look good to wear there. It's in
Minnesota, so think COLD, lots of walking, and people mostly younger than me
(I'm 27 and they told me not too many "non–traditional students" there). When
I was walking around there for admissions, I saw a lot of the kids wearing
college sweatshirts, jeans, tennis shoes, and parka's. Is that sort of the
standard uniform? Are poncho's out? What do you all suggest for footwear
that is not real expensive? I am thinking fake Uggs (already have), tennis
shoes (will need to get!), or ballet flats (i'm no good at walking in heels and
I have wide, achey feet). I've got a leather jacket that I am satisfied with,
but I'd like to get some funky gloves. My options are the mall, Target,
Walmart, Shopko, Lane Bryant, etc (small town). Bear also in mind with my
clothes..I am plus sized, and most of those girls there looked, well, non–plus
sized. What about backpacks? Where are cute ones sold that are still
collegiate and "cool"? I'm going to be toting around a ton of books. TIA!!
––Kristin
January and I was wondering what would look good to wear there. It's in
Minnesota, so think COLD, lots of walking, and people mostly younger than me
(I'm 27 and they told me not too many "non–traditional students" there). When
I was walking around there for admissions, I saw a lot of the kids wearing
college sweatshirts, jeans, tennis shoes, and parka's. Is that sort of the
standard uniform? Are poncho's out? What do you all suggest for footwear
that is not real expensive? I am thinking fake Uggs (already have), tennis
shoes (will need to get!), or ballet flats (i'm no good at walking in heels and
I have wide, achey feet). I've got a leather jacket that I am satisfied with,
but I'd like to get some funky gloves. My options are the mall, Target,
Walmart, Shopko, Lane Bryant, etc (small town). Bear also in mind with my
clothes..I am plus sized, and most of those girls there looked, well, non–plus
sized. What about backpacks? Where are cute ones sold that are still
collegiate and "cool"? I'm going to be toting around a ton of books. TIA!!
––Kristin
Userb3 <use...@yahoo.com>
11/24/2004 10:35:51 PM
valmont32...@aol.com (Valmont32677) wrote in
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My suggestion is to buy only the bare minimum before you get there. Every
school has its own sense of style, and you'd hate to discover that the
jacket you bought thta seemed so perfect at home is widely seen as dumpy,
dowdy, or dorky at your school.
BTW – good luck and congrats on going back as a "non–traditional" student!
––
use...@yahoo.com
www.rpcc.org
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My suggestion is to buy only the bare minimum before you get there. Every
school has its own sense of style, and you'd hate to discover that the
jacket you bought thta seemed so perfect at home is widely seen as dumpy,
dowdy, or dorky at your school.
BTW – good luck and congrats on going back as a "non–traditional" student!
––
use...@yahoo.com
www.rpcc.org
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
11/24/2004 5:29:51 PM
"Userb3" <use...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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valmont32...@aol.com (Valmont32677) wrote in
news:20041124172754.09790.00000...@mb–m20.aol.com:
My suggestion is to buy only the bare minimum before you get there.
Every
school has its own sense of style, and you'd hate to discover that the
jacket you bought thta seemed so perfect at home is widely seen as
dumpy,
dowdy, or dorky at your school.
BTW – good luck and congrats on going back as a "non–traditional"
student!
––
use...@yahoo.com
www.rpcc.org
Congratulations on your new adventure. news:20041124172754.09790.00000...@mb–m20.aol.com:
My suggestion is to buy only the bare minimum before you get there.
Every
school has its own sense of style, and you'd hate to discover that the
jacket you bought thta seemed so perfect at home is widely seen as
dumpy,
dowdy, or dorky at your school.
BTW – good luck and congrats on going back as a "non–traditional"
student!
––
use...@yahoo.com
www.rpcc.org
Great response! My youngest is in southern CA and they use tote bags
instead of backpacks. Userb3 definitely gave you the best advice.
Audrey
valmont32...@aol.com (Valmont32677)
11/25/2004 2:51:15 AM
they use tote bags
instead of backpacks.
what kind of bags? any URL's? Thanks to userb3 and audrey :) I will be instead of backpacks.
living at home and commuting, so i will have a nice long walk from the commuter
lot! I need something to carry books in.
––Kristin
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>
11/24/2004 7:47:40 PM
"Valmont32677" <valmont32...@aol.com> wrote in message
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they use tote bags
instead of backpacks.
what kind of bags? any URL's? Thanks to userb3 and audrey :) I will
be
living at home and commuting, so i will have a nice long walk from the
commuter
lot! I need something to carry books in.
––Kristin
My youngest daughter has a large leather bag by Desmo but I don't have be
living at home and commuting, so i will have a nice long walk from the
commuter
lot! I need something to carry books in.
––Kristin
an url. My other daughter ordered one from North Face, but now she
thinks it is too small. She spent a lot of time on line looking at
different styles but what she didn't do was to make a template using the
measurements provided on the site. I've done that before ordering
handbags and it really helps to then visualize what you are ordering.
Will you have to carry all of the books with you the entire time you are
on campus? If you have a tote, the weight will be on one side; whereas,
if you have a backpack, it will be evenly distributed. Also, will you
be carrying heavy texts or paperbacks? My son carried a messenger bag,
but after his first two years, he was carrying novels or other
paperbacks.
Audrey
Gagne352...@yahoo.com (Gagne352...@yahoo.com)
11/24/2004 7:24:54 PM
Userb3 <use...@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<Xns95ABA8D8DC9C1Elvisisal...@207.14.113.17>...
very much in style – by getting a Wintergreen shell and fleece anorak
from Ely's Wintergreen Designs (www.wintergreendesigns.com). Perfect
for Minnesota winters, but a bit expensive ($350 to $400 or so for the
shell/fleece combination). But you'll have something to last several
winters.
You'll keep your feet warm with a pair of Steger Mukluks, too.
If you're doing a lot of walking, you'll need to stay warm for long
periods of time. A hat and a hooded jacket/hooded sweatshirts are a
must! Which private Minn. school? St. Thomas/Hamline/Augsburg/Gustavus
or one of the others?
valmont32...@aol.com (Valmont32677) wrote in
news:20041124172754.09790.00000...@mb–m20.aol.com:
My suggestion is to buy only the bare minimum before you get there. Every
school has its own sense of style, and you'd hate to discover that the
jacket you bought thta seemed so perfect at home is widely seen as dumpy,
dowdy, or dorky at your school.
BTW – good luck and congrats on going back as a "non–traditional" student!
May I suggest some genuine Minnesota winter wear? You'll be warm – and news:20041124172754.09790.00000...@mb–m20.aol.com:
My suggestion is to buy only the bare minimum before you get there. Every
school has its own sense of style, and you'd hate to discover that the
jacket you bought thta seemed so perfect at home is widely seen as dumpy,
dowdy, or dorky at your school.
BTW – good luck and congrats on going back as a "non–traditional" student!
very much in style – by getting a Wintergreen shell and fleece anorak
from Ely's Wintergreen Designs (www.wintergreendesigns.com). Perfect
for Minnesota winters, but a bit expensive ($350 to $400 or so for the
shell/fleece combination). But you'll have something to last several
winters.
You'll keep your feet warm with a pair of Steger Mukluks, too.
If you're doing a lot of walking, you'll need to stay warm for long
periods of time. A hat and a hooded jacket/hooded sweatshirts are a
must! Which private Minn. school? St. Thomas/Hamline/Augsburg/Gustavus
or one of the others?
valmont32...@aol.com (Valmont32677)
11/25/2004 5:03:33 PM
Which private Minn. school? St. Thomas/Hamline/Augsburg/Gustavus
or one of the others?
College of Saint Benedict in St Joseph, MN...I am an alum of St John's Prep or one of the others?
(affiliated with St Johns Univ) and CSB is their "sister school" but I will
hopefully be attending William Mitchell Law after CSB in St Paul. Thanks so
much for everyone's *great* responses!!
––Kristin
Ruddell <ruddell'Elle–Kabo...@canada.com>
11/25/2004 4:05:49 AM
In <8b682a1a.0411241952.84b6...@posting.google.com> Gagne352...@yahoo.
com wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/6xzff
––
Cheers
Dennis
Remove 'Elle–Kabong' to reply
com wrote:
May I suggest genuine Minnesota winter wear? How about the shell and
fleece anorak combination from Ely's Wintergreen Designs
(www.wintergreendesigns.com). Stylish and very warm, but a bit pricey
($350 to $400), but it will last several winters.
What a wonderful site! I think I've found a gift ;–) fleece anorak combination from Ely's Wintergreen Designs
(www.wintergreendesigns.com). Stylish and very warm, but a bit pricey
($350 to $400), but it will last several winters.
http://tinyurl.com/6xzff
––
Cheers
Dennis
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lutach...@aol.com (Lutachris)
11/26/2004 10:44:05 AM
am thinking fake Uggs (already have), tennis
shoes (will need to get!), or ballet flats (i'm no good at walking in heels
and
I have wide, achey feet).
I would be wearing sorrels if I could find some on sale...snow boots! ...but shoes (will need to get!), or ballet flats (i'm no good at walking in heels
and
I have wide, achey feet).
they might be way too warm indoors.
Gagne352...@yahoo.com (Gagne352...@yahoo.com)
11/24/2004 7:52:44 PM
valmont32...@aol.com (Valmont32677) wrote in message news:<20041124172754.09790.00000...@mb–m20.aol.com>...
fleece anorak combination from Ely's Wintergreen Designs
(www.wintergreendesigns.com). Stylish and very warm, but a bit pricey
($350 to $400), but it will last several winters.
Hey everyone. I'm hopefully starting a small, private Catholic school in
January and I was wondering what would look good to wear there. It's in
Minnesota, so think COLD, lots of walking, and people mostly younger than me
(I'm 27 and they told me not too many "non–traditional students" there). When
I was walking around there for admissions, I saw a lot of the kids wearing
college sweatshirts, jeans, tennis shoes, and parka's. Is that sort of the
standard uniform? Are poncho's out? What do you all suggest for footwear
that is not real expensive? I am thinking fake Uggs (already have), tennis
shoes (will need to get!), or ballet flats (i'm no good at walking in heels and
I have wide, achey feet). I've got a leather jacket that I am satisfied with,
but I'd like to get some funky gloves. My options are the mall, Target,
Walmart, Shopko, Lane Bryant, etc (small town). Bear also in mind with my
clothes..I am plus sized, and most of those girls there looked, well, non–plus
sized. What about backpacks? Where are cute ones sold that are still
collegiate and "cool"? I'm going to be toting around a ton of books. TIA!!
––Kristin
May I suggest genuine Minnesota winter wear? How about the shell and January and I was wondering what would look good to wear there. It's in
Minnesota, so think COLD, lots of walking, and people mostly younger than me
(I'm 27 and they told me not too many "non–traditional students" there). When
I was walking around there for admissions, I saw a lot of the kids wearing
college sweatshirts, jeans, tennis shoes, and parka's. Is that sort of the
standard uniform? Are poncho's out? What do you all suggest for footwear
that is not real expensive? I am thinking fake Uggs (already have), tennis
shoes (will need to get!), or ballet flats (i'm no good at walking in heels and
I have wide, achey feet). I've got a leather jacket that I am satisfied with,
but I'd like to get some funky gloves. My options are the mall, Target,
Walmart, Shopko, Lane Bryant, etc (small town). Bear also in mind with my
clothes..I am plus sized, and most of those girls there looked, well, non–plus
sized. What about backpacks? Where are cute ones sold that are still
collegiate and "cool"? I'm going to be toting around a ton of books. TIA!!
––Kristin
fleece anorak combination from Ely's Wintergreen Designs
(www.wintergreendesigns.com). Stylish and very warm, but a bit pricey
($350 to $400), but it will last several winters.
Cindy Lou <cindye...@yahoo.com>
11/24/2004 10:32:36 PM
If students were wearing just jeans and sweatshirts, it may well be the
kind of campus that values comfort over style –– which can be fairly
liberating (remembering being in college, rolling out of bed, throwing a
sweatshirt over my pjs, going down to the cafeteria and then going to
class –– ah! those were the days!). In which case, wear what is
comfortable and warm. As far as bags, try froogle and input any
descriptors of what you might like. Here are a couple I found ( I putin
pink and backpack):
the rakgear bag is comfy (I have it in black):
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=EPIC–ZERO–G&sourceid=qIqiQaVd
fnBLAmWi13dL
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601–8313181–3399305?asin=B0006512XI&
AFID=Froogle&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
http://www.bagpeddler.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code
=3300
anyway, that should get you started!
cindyetta
kind of campus that values comfort over style –– which can be fairly
liberating (remembering being in college, rolling out of bed, throwing a
sweatshirt over my pjs, going down to the cafeteria and then going to
class –– ah! those were the days!). In which case, wear what is
comfortable and warm. As far as bags, try froogle and input any
descriptors of what you might like. Here are a couple I found ( I putin
pink and backpack):
the rakgear bag is comfy (I have it in black):
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=EPIC–ZERO–G&sourceid=qIqiQaVd
fnBLAmWi13dL
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601–8313181–3399305?asin=B0006512XI&
AFID=Froogle&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
http://www.bagpeddler.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code
=3300
anyway, that should get you started!
cindyetta
bumblebee4...@yahoo.com (bumblebee)
11/25/2004 7:31:30 AM
Good advice to wait. But you will need some warm outerwear. Think
Land's End, LL Bean or Eddie Bauer, who all have great parkas. Fleece
is great too but make sure you get the kind that does not pill. I
have found the fleece from above companies to be good.
Filling in with other clothing items from Target or the others are
good. I have gotten some great buys from TJ Maxx. Seems like the kids
wear jeans, sweaters, tops, etc. Packpacks still seem to be in – I
see a lot of Jansport. Personally I don't know how my son lugs the
heavy think around –– if it were me I would get a back pack with
wheels but I think they might think its for sissies. Maybe its a guy
thing. A women in her 20s probably does not care.
As far a shoes, I would nix the ballet flats as I believe the Northern
weather deserves something more supportive and substantial. Look into
Born or Clark and get a good pair of shoes with a more supportive foot
bed you can walk in. The ballerina flats might be good for indoors or
casual parties.
Land's End, LL Bean or Eddie Bauer, who all have great parkas. Fleece
is great too but make sure you get the kind that does not pill. I
have found the fleece from above companies to be good.
Filling in with other clothing items from Target or the others are
good. I have gotten some great buys from TJ Maxx. Seems like the kids
wear jeans, sweaters, tops, etc. Packpacks still seem to be in – I
see a lot of Jansport. Personally I don't know how my son lugs the
heavy think around –– if it were me I would get a back pack with
wheels but I think they might think its for sissies. Maybe its a guy
thing. A women in her 20s probably does not care.
As far a shoes, I would nix the ballet flats as I believe the Northern
weather deserves something more supportive and substantial. Look into
Born or Clark and get a good pair of shoes with a more supportive foot
bed you can walk in. The ballerina flats might be good for indoors or
casual parties.
ami kio <...@cant–take–anymore–spam.com>
11/26/2004 8:35:21 PM
IMO, it's *college*. Jeans, tee/sweatshirt, and sandals/sneakers are
practically de rigeur. Wear what you want to wear, but anything beyond that
will probably stand out at least a little bit –– not a bad thing, just a
fact –– unless you're in a more artsy department (e.g. architecture students
at my school wore the little rectangular framed glasses way before they
mainstreamed –– we actually dubbed them "archi glasses").
I don't have enough torso strength to comfortably use a fully loaded
messenger bag, so I stuck with backpacks. Use whatever is comfortable for
you, but I suggest a properly used backpack (i.e. Not carried on just one
shoulder) if you're going to be toting lots of crap around –– back problems
suck.
ami
practically de rigeur. Wear what you want to wear, but anything beyond that
will probably stand out at least a little bit –– not a bad thing, just a
fact –– unless you're in a more artsy department (e.g. architecture students
at my school wore the little rectangular framed glasses way before they
mainstreamed –– we actually dubbed them "archi glasses").
I don't have enough torso strength to comfortably use a fully loaded
messenger bag, so I stuck with backpacks. Use whatever is comfortable for
you, but I suggest a properly used backpack (i.e. Not carried on just one
shoulder) if you're going to be toting lots of crap around –– back problems
suck.
ami