2008 Woodie Awards
That's what she said: Taking the advantage on the book buying conspiracy
Courtney Carbone
Issue date: 1/22/08 Section: Opinion
This week's question is, "What's the least expensive and most efficient way to get my books?"
The beginning of every semester is crucial to your academic success. Unpacking, settling in and making sure you can drop-add before the final deadline are always stressful.
Don't get too worked up: everyone knows most professors just go over housekeeping issues and the plagiarism policy during syllabus week, giving you plenty of time to get yourself back on track.
You and that chic new haircut you got over break are going to be just fine.
One of the most essential post-break activities is buying the textbooks and notebooks you will be using all semester. Remember, you are embarking on a serious, four-month journey of scholastic commitment.
Make sure you finalize your schedule before you buy your books. There's nothing worse than having to go back to the bookstore more than once during the rush.
Bring a fabric bag in which to carry all your new books home. Not only is it better for the environment, but it will also be easier, not tear in half, or leave red marks all over your hands like the plastic ones do.
On the first day of class, make sure to ask the professor if there have been any changes to the book list needed for the course. Sometimes, professors will write that a book is required when really it is only recommended.
I'm not buying a recommended book unless my professor is Oprah.
Low on cash?
There's this new thing now where you can go and borrow a book for a few weeks and then return it later.
Sure, the only time you've ever gone to the library in the past was when you were forced to watch a Spanish movie in the media center. And even then, you tried to get it from the Video Americain by Royal Farms first.
But with the beginnings of a new transformation, now maybe you will feel compelled to go for an actual book, thereby saving the money on your Evergreen for something more practical -- like the new Loyola Vineyard Vines ties in the bookstore.
The beginning of every semester is crucial to your academic success. Unpacking, settling in and making sure you can drop-add before the final deadline are always stressful.
Don't get too worked up: everyone knows most professors just go over housekeeping issues and the plagiarism policy during syllabus week, giving you plenty of time to get yourself back on track.
You and that chic new haircut you got over break are going to be just fine.
One of the most essential post-break activities is buying the textbooks and notebooks you will be using all semester. Remember, you are embarking on a serious, four-month journey of scholastic commitment.
Make sure you finalize your schedule before you buy your books. There's nothing worse than having to go back to the bookstore more than once during the rush.
Bring a fabric bag in which to carry all your new books home. Not only is it better for the environment, but it will also be easier, not tear in half, or leave red marks all over your hands like the plastic ones do.
On the first day of class, make sure to ask the professor if there have been any changes to the book list needed for the course. Sometimes, professors will write that a book is required when really it is only recommended.
I'm not buying a recommended book unless my professor is Oprah.
Low on cash?
There's this new thing now where you can go and borrow a book for a few weeks and then return it later.
Sure, the only time you've ever gone to the library in the past was when you were forced to watch a Spanish movie in the media center. And even then, you tried to get it from the Video Americain by Royal Farms first.
But with the beginnings of a new transformation, now maybe you will feel compelled to go for an actual book, thereby saving the money on your Evergreen for something more practical -- like the new Loyola Vineyard Vines ties in the bookstore.
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