Books, pencils, computers, snacks, makeup, and more… According to the students at North Atlanta, these are just some of the important things that they carry in their backpacks every day. Students each have their own personalities that can be reflected by what is in their backpacks. In this article, we will take a deeper look into what students carry in their bags and why.
The most common item found in bags is snacks, as many people get hungry during class and need a little something to snack on. The options are infinite, but most will try to keep snacks like chips, fruit, or sandwiches in their backpack. Cara Heath, a sophomore at North Atlanta prefers something a little different. “I keep a jar of pickles in my backpack,” said Heath “I love pickles and I can snack on them throughout the day.”
While everyone loves to eat during class, getting up to throw away trash can be a battle for teenagers. Lily Floyd loves to eat during class but doesn’t know what to do with the wrappers when she is done. “I’m too lazy to throw it away at the moment, so I just put it in my backpack.” said Floyd, “It is a problem for another time.”
Others want to keep their hobbies close, making their backpack a reflection of who they are or what they are interested in. Carson Boteler, a sophomore, makes sure to carry something fun in case she gets free time. “I used to keep a Rubix cube collection in my backpack.” said Boteler “I would collect as many as I could and see how fast I could solve them.”
Everyone wants to look their best for school, but especially girls. Jewelry, makeup, and hair accessories are just a few of the items that they bring to school. Some girls bring more than necessary because of not have enough time in the morning or just to refresh their looks while in school. Katy Cunningham thinks it is important that she always looks her best, to do her best. “I keep my makeup bag in my backpack because looking my best helps me feel more confident in class,” said Cunningham.
Who knew backpacks could tell you so much about a person? From their personality to their hobbies to what they eat, just look in someone’s backpack to find out what they are hiding. Every detail has its own backstory that may be interesting to learn. Next time you see the inside of a backpack, think about why each item might be there, and what it could mean for the individual.
