I am sitting here at work trying to figure out the most cost efficient way of getting the books I need for class. It would be no problem for me to buy them all, if
A. they were going to be used again
B. they did not cost an arm, buttcheek, and all my life's savings
C. they would actually be used in class... meaning, more than just the first 6 classes, and
D. students would receive more then 5 pennies and a pat on the back when they sell them back to the store...
Textbooks cost entirely TOO much, and selling them back to the store just for them to resell them to students (or not accept them at all because a new addition with a new cover and a few extra 'the's have been added) is not something that has ever sat well with me. Therefore, I look to the libraries first, and then to online sources (such as amazon.com) before I venture into the school store to be bamboozeled by the prices... oh why can't life be as simple as it was when we were in elementary school and books were already in the classroom and tasted like playdough LOL... well maybe not that, but they didn't require a blood signature to get (and they would be used next year!)... I guess I'm just venting about how ridiculous it is that in such an economy the prices are high for books in general, and then so called updated books whose information hasn't really changed... maybe that's why I stopped reading like I used to when I was youger... the joy seems to have faded away... hopefully it will come back once I've graduated...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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half.com is another good place to go for used textbooks. (And a great place for selling back, especially if your books are in really good condition!) I've also found some deals at overstock.com for new textbooks, but their selection is very limited.
UB knowledge that doesn’t work
Students can expect non apologetic, inefficient, expert subpar guidance and support from the University of Baltimore FSP staff. There are many options for the below average student and even greater options for the average graduating high school student. The first and second year program is underdeveloped and the bark from your admissions counselor is much bigger than the academic bite you will receive once you are a student. Limited and nonexistent curricular and extracurricular activities will assure that students graduating from the University of Baltimore will not be competitive with students graduating from local Community Colleges. The University is generous with scholarships and many students attend free of charge. You get what you pay for and in this case that means a lack luster education.
Why not rent your books from chegg.com?
I am returning to school after a 12 year absence. I was so excited but forgot about those prices ;( However I took the ISBM numbers from the UB bookstore website and ordered BOTH books for the class WITH shipping and handling for half the cost of one of the books. Because I had more than enough time, I simply searched several sites. I believe I ended up ordering them from amazon.com but i usually support barnes and noble website for most other books.
Wbal Tv had a story too about different sites where can rent chapters of a book. Not sure how it works but I'm sure you can visit their website and try to find the news story.
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