Bags That Transition from Internship Back to Campus

• Internship bags and campus bags are often interchangeable, so long as you know how to style them.
• Some of the most beloved bag styles that do both include totes, carryalls and backpacks.
• Here are a few of our Coach recommendations for transitioning from summer internship season to back-to-school season.

Summer internships are just about over, which means back-to-school season is upon us. But just because you’re heading back to campus doesn’t necessarily mean you need to find an entirely new back-to-school bag. Luckily, the best of the best internship bags are also suitable for early bird classes, strolls through the quad and late-night study sessions.

Below are the Coach styles that will take you from corporate sophistication to campus practicality in the blink of an eye.

Structured totes are both polished and easygoing—ready to take on corporate settings and on-campus classes. With organizational features designed to make dashes across campus feel a bit less stressful, totes are reliable, versatile and adaptable. They’re a go-to style that pairs well with everything from matching pantsuits for the office to matching loungewear sets for early morning classes.

Style Picks: Medium City Tote Bag, Station Tote Bag

With a roomy, slouchy design and easy, comfortable wear, expandable carryalls are made to move with you from class to gym to dinner. These styles are effortlessly practical—naturally expanding to take on your workday essentials and your everyday campus essentials time and time again. Bonus points for styles crafted of Natural Grain Leather (like the Brooklyn and Empire) that will develop a lived-in look or patina that’s one of a kind to you and your story.

Style Picks: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39, Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40

With comfortable straps, hands-free utility and versatile styling options, a high-quality backpack is definitely a wardrobe staple. Throw your smaller everyday necessities (like your phone, keys and wallet) in the outside zip pocket before stashing your internship or class essentials like your laptop, books and tablet inside. Plenty of backpacks also come with laptop sleeves for added security and protection on the move.

Style Picks: Ridgewood Backpack, Taylor Backpack

There’s a wide range of shoulder bags out there to choose from. And while some lean more fashion-forward, there’s a selection of roomy shoulder bags that might surprise you with their practicality. Choose a style on the larger side (like the Lana or Laurel) that can fit a laptop (and more)—they offer the same refined silhouette shoulder bags are known for, only with a bit more room for internship and class necessities.

Style Picks: Lana Shoulder Bag, Laurel Shoulder Bag