There are always so many noises you hear around campus at
the beginning of the year. The buzz of people coming back to campus and the
groan of students when they hear about how much their new books are going to
cost. Each semester seems like it will begin with the same terrifyingly long receipt
for new books. But there are a lot of options that are sustainable for you and
for your wallet!
Books Age Well
Don’t buy the latest edition. Ask your professor if you can
get by with buying an older copy of the book. These are often a lot cheaper
than the latest editions.
Buy a Well-Loved Book!
Buy a book that has been pre-owned. These might have a few
marks and a little bit of wear and tear, but are still perfectly usable and
much cheaper! You can find these at the campus bookstore and online!
Swap with a Friend
Do you know a friend who took a class you are taking this
semester? Was a course recommendation you gave so glowing a pal just had to
take a course you were in? Swap books! This is a great way to reuse books. You
won’t have to deal with the worries about shipping like if you decided to
resell the book online and you can get something back you will actually use!
Try the Library
The library has many of the textbooks you need for class.
Look on the library’s website to see if your textbook is there. The
reservations are limited, so think ahead of time and don’t cram right before
the exam in case the book is checked out. If your textbook is in the library
and you plan, you might not even have to buy your book!
Look at an Electronic Book
Electronic books are often cheaper and use less resources
than traditional books. Many textbooks are now offered as e-books through the
bookstore. You can see if the textbooks you need are offered as an e-book on
their website.
Ask your Professor
Use your professor as a resource. Some professors are
willing to loan out their copies of the course textbooks. Other professors
might inform you that you might not really need the textbook. Some professor
will tell you that you can’t get by without the textbook, but you’ll never know
until you ask!
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