Books Beware
Who would have ever guessed that 200 pieces of paper bound together would cost $140? Isn't that a bit rediculous...I certainly think so. Since it's the beginning of the semester and I have 5 new classes, I've been busy buying all the books I need. What I need is a winning lottery ticket to pay for all these things! Last semester I spent a little over $400 on books, but this semester, the total is almost $700.
So, I'm here to warn you....start saving up now! I'm only kidding, but really, when you're totaling up college expenses, don't forget to put books up there right at the top. If you're lucky, you might get a used book. I would definitely recommend going that route. Usually, the books are practically brand new, and cost a ton less, so don't feel like you need a fresh book for each class. You'll save a lot of money by purchasing used books. Another tip: wait until the first day of class before buying your books. Sometimes the professor will drop or add book requirements. You'll save yourself a lot of time and effort if you wait to hear straight from the 'horse's mouth' which books you'll actually be using for the course. And last but not least, if you know you need a book that can wait a few days, try amazon or one of the many other booksellers on the internet. My friend got a textbook for $20 online. He would have paid $120 for it at the Russell House book store. Can you believe that?! I'm usually not one for ordering things from the internet, but I'm always up for saving $100.
Hope those are a few tips that can help you out when it comes time for you to buy textbooks...until next time!