What's in Your Bag?

[BrainDent]

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I wanted to know what things do you always carry with you from/to class or wish you had but always forget. Are there some things you expected you would use a lot but barely touch or things that you are surprised that ended up being helpful? Was anything a waste of money? I am about to be a D1. Be as general or specific as you want (down to chapstick/change for the vending machine or just the big items you use day to day).

 

[FlyingSky]

computer, battery charger, a pen (a must in clinic), change for the vending machine, your cellphone (my patients schedule in my phone), I bring my phone charger because sometimes I stay late for lab work and need to charge my phone/call patients

 

[THS]

Should be pretty much the same as undergrad. I would also bring an external hard drive, for sharing "study guides" (old tests).

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash for when you have clinic on each other right after lunch.

Checkbook, since you may have to write the school a check to lift a block (a check for needlestick insurance, parking fee, etc).

 

[CleverThought]

Laptop
Laptop charger
iPad
Wallet
Checkbook
University ID
Keys (for mailbox/bike lock/pod)
Gum
Pens, pencils, eraser, iPad stylus
Cell phone
Cell phone charger
Umbrella
Gloves, hat, and scarf in the winter time
Sunglasses
Lunch bag
Water bottle
Chapstick
Dental school name badge
Face blotter (for oily skin)
Feminine products
Clicker (for our clicker quizzes)
Floss
Baggie of several OTC pain medications (aspirin, Advil, Excedrin Migraine, midol - you'd be surprised how often headaches or other aches and pains come up)
Headphones
Charger for my wireless headphones

There's probably more, I keep a lot of things in my bag, but I use everything on a regular enough basis to justify carrying all that crap in my bag.

 

[free99]

Laptop / charger
iPad / charger
Phone charger
Folder with notes/readings/paperwork
Pens/Pencils
Wallet / Coins for vending machine
Single blade CRKT knife - I use this almost every day for something!
Floss
Little bottle of mouthwash
Chapstick
Granola bars
Headphones
Keys
Nalgene bottle

I think that's about it. My car is a different story...

 

[Greyangel6]

Let's see..

Laptop + charger + extension cord
Pens, mechanical pencils, eraser, dry erase markers, highlighters, pencil lead
128 GB flash drive
Calculator
iPad + charger + stylus
In-ear headphones
Checkbook
Travel-sized mouthwash
Water bottle
Umbrella
Organization folder + notebook paper
School ID badge
Gloves

 

[dp93]

why carry a laptop and an Ipad?

 

[SM555]

Laptop
Laptop charger
iPad
Wallet
Checkbook
University ID
Keys (for mailbox/bike lock/pod)
Gum
Pens, pencils, eraser, iPad stylus
Cell phone
Cell phone charger
Umbrella
Gloves, hat, and scarf in the winter time
Sunglasses
Lunch bag
Water bottle
Chapstick
Dental school name badge
Face blotter (for oily skin)
Feminine products
Clicker (for our clicker quizzes)
Floss
Baggie of several OTC pain medications (aspirin, Advil, Excedrin Migraine, midol - you'd be surprised how often headaches or other aches and pains come up)
Headphones
Charger for my wireless headphones

There's probably more, I keep a lot of things in my bag, but I use everything on a regular enough basis to justify carrying all that crap in my bag.

That's a big back back

 

[free99]

why carry a laptop and an Ipad?

I use the ipad in lab, I have one of those bomb proof cases that's dust and water resistant. Our bench tops are fairly narrow and having the computer along with all our instruments and stuff gets a little crowded. Plus I try to keep my computer clean which can be hard in lab. On the other hand, I like having a full sized keyboard in lectures to take notes. I don't think it's worth buying both if you don't already own them, but if you have it I think you'll find its fairly convenient.

 

[CleverThought]

why carry a laptop and an Ipad?

Different purposes. I don't carry them both all the time. But the iPad I have a patient education app on that I use during clinic and I take some notes on it (the type where a majority of the information is on the powerpoint and supplemental notes will only be needed). I use the laptop to take notes in classes that don't have all the information contained in the powerpoint and a lot of typing is required

That's a big back back

My old hiking backpack 😉

 

[jwan14]

TaylorMade R9 Driver
Callaway 3- and 5-woods
Callaway X20 Irons (3-PW)
Two Cleveland Wedges (56- and 60-degrees)
Odyssey Versa putter