http://www.studenthelpforum.com/2007/08/21/how-to-save-money-on-textbooks/ Help for students Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:02:47 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.studenthelpforum.com/2007/08/21/how-to-save-money-on-textbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Biggest College Ripoffs — And How to Avoid Them | College and Finance Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:01:31 +0000 http://www.studenthelpforum.com/?p=12#comment-52 [...] when some people look at college students, they only see dollar signs. So, following these few tips may help you to not get completely ripped-off in college (but once again, sometimes it is just [...] [...] when some people look at college students, they only see dollar signs. So, following these few tips may help you to not get completely ripped-off in college (but once again, sometimes it is just [...]

]]> http://www.studenthelpforum.com/2007/08/21/how-to-save-money-on-textbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Pedro Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:27:46 +0000 http://www.studenthelpforum.com/?p=12#comment-50 I've had profs assign $85 textbooks, and then use only two chapters from it. Next time I'll xerox the two chapters ($4.00) and take the book back for a refund. Sharing texts doesn't always work. You both may need the book at the same time for mids. For humanities (especially) buy any old edition of that title & author from a used book store. Make sure its the same translation if a classic. Copy the preface, intro, and end of book conclusion from a class-mates new book if they are different. I’ve had profs assign $85 textbooks, and then use only two chapters from it. Next time I’ll xerox the two chapters ($4.00) and take the book back for a refund.
Sharing texts doesn’t always work. You both may need the book at the same time for mids.
For humanities (especially) buy any old edition of that title & author from a used book store. Make sure its the same translation if a classic. Copy the preface, intro, and end of book conclusion from a class-mates new book if they are different.

]]> http://www.studenthelpforum.com/2007/08/21/how-to-save-money-on-textbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Surviving at University - 11 Tips at The Student Help Forum Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:44:33 +0000 http://www.studenthelpforum.com/?p=12#comment-51 [...] #8 is also another great idea that I have spoken about before. This can save you a lot of money. [...] [...] #8 is also another great idea that I have spoken about before. This can save you a lot of money. [...]

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