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leveymg

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2. A few things I learned as a penniless student

Wed Jul 31, 2013, 04:54 AM

Jul 2013

A limited number of reserve copies are usually in the school library.

Ask the professor in each class if (s)he has any extra copies of texts and materials to lend. Don't be afraid to admit you're broke, but don't announce you're a poor student. They'll find out soon enough.

Ad hoc Coop buying, sharing and renting - share the cost of books you have to buy with a group of other students in the same major, classes.

If you know you're taking a class next semester, contact the students in the same class now and arrange to buy their books.

Used book stores are your friends, but it's not a monogamous relationship.

Never pay retail.

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Can you recommend a program for free or low-cost college textbooks? [View all] OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 OP

I don't know anything in particular, but if the person is at the UW, there used to be regular HiPointDem Jul 2013 #1

A few things I learned as a penniless student leveymg Jul 2013 #2

Fellow early birds (or night owls?) above, THANK YOU!!! N/T OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #3

This is not an endorsement, but I notice that chegg.com sells or "rents" textbooks Pholus Jul 2013 #4

Just a thought Sherman A1 Jul 2013 #5

Have you put on the bulletin board looking for books in your particular class? Ask southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #6

My son buys his books on Amazon. He buys used books and you can sometimes find them very cheap. Mass Jul 2013 #7

in grad school a few years ago.... gblady Jul 2013 #8

Thank you all so very, very much. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #9