| It really isn't that difficult to save money | | | | to ever purchase a new book. The used books |
| when you are in college. After all, society | | | | have the same information. |
| has a notion that most college students are | | | | |
| completely broke anyhow. If anyone can cut | | | | When you sell the book back, you will get |
| costs, it is a broke college student. | | | | very little for it. This has led to many |
| | | | students selling their books on their own. |
| Why else would they be willing to live on a | | | | They sell them for more than they will get |
| floor with thirty of their closest friends | | | | back, but less than the bookstore's used |
| and eat cafeteria food every meal (or those | | | | price. This is a great way to save money. |
| noodles in a microwaveable cup)? | | | | |
| | | | You could also consider swapping books. Many |
| So how can you save money while in college? | | | | students do this, but only do it with books |
| All you have to do is be a bit creative. | | | | you don't intend to get back. |
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| Most college students will tell you that next | | | | When you are in college you can also save a |
| to tuition, books are the most expensive | | | | lot of money by trying not to photocopy too |
| thing they have to purchase. College book | | | | much. I know that I spent a lot of money on |
| prices are unbelievable. You thought $25 for | | | | copies that eventually became scrap paper. |
| a bestseller was bad, wait until you see $200 | | | | Today, you can often simply scan the text and |
| for a genetics book. | | | | email the file to yourself. Then it can be |
| | | | used from your own computer, or printed for |
| Many students have found ways around this. | | | | free at the student computer lounge. If the |
| First of all, don't buy your books until | | | | school charges for this, simply purchase a |
| after your first day of class. Many teachers | | | | cheap printer and ink. In the long run, this |
| will revise their plan over the summer, after | | | | will save you a lot of money. I personally |
| their book requirements have been turned in. | | | | suggest that you go the paper-free route and |
| While you can return books within the first | | | | just keep the file on your computer. Then you |
| week at many schools, you don't want to buy | | | | can delete it when you are done or save it |
| something you don't have to and go through | | | | for a future project. This is the best way to |
| the hassle. | | | | organize research. |
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| Don't worry, if the store runs out of books, | | | | If you really must make copies or print |
| your teacher will probably provide copies of | | | | something, try to avoid using the school's |
| chapters discussed until the store gets more | | | | printing services. If there is a print shop |
| books in. Or you will be asked to share. | | | | within walking distance, become a customer. |
| | | | They are often much cheaper and sometimes you |
| Many students share their textbooks. | | | | can wrangle a discount based on the volume |
| Especially those that are in all the same | | | | you are copying. |
| classes (freshmen or best friends). A lot of | | | | |
| students will photocopy a friend's book or | | | | There are a million things you can save money |
| the one in the library. Many will simply | | | | on while in college, from food to clothes and |
| check the book out. | | | | eating out. The key is to be creative and |
| | | | really think about what you are spending. |
| If the book is for a class in your major, it | | | | Don't just pull out a credit card. While you |
| may be worth it to buy a used edition and | | | | may not pay for it now, you will pay a lot |
| keep it as a reference book. Flip through it | | | | for it later. Carry cash, spend cash and |
| first and decide whether you think you will | | | | leave the credit for buying your first home |
| really use it again. There really is no need | | | | or a new car after you graduate. |