Saving On Illustrated Anatomy Textbooks And Other College Expenses

By Judy Sullivan


After you have spent months meeting with guidance counselors, filling out college applications, visiting campuses, and going on interviews, no one can question the thrill you feel when you finally receive that acceptance letter from your first choice college. But that excitement can quickly turn to anxiety when you begin to think about all the expenses associated with student living: housing, illustrated anatomy textbooks, and everything else. There are lots of ways you can save on those costs, if you think ahead and use your resources. Ask around and find out how other students are coping with the same costs. Here are a couple of areas where you can save, and ideas for doing so.

Books: Anyone who has ever been a college student knows that textbooks can be absurdly expensive. Buying directly from the college bookstore may break the bank, but there are many other options.

1.Look for used books from online retailers. You can often find books for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them new. Just be sure to factor in the shipping costs.

2. Sharing books between students. You may be able to purchase a book jointly with a friend, or borrow or a buy a friend's used book. Students also sometimes share electronic copies of books.

3. Rent or buy used from the bookstore. Although the cost of buying books new from the campus bookstore may be high, they m, ay also off rental or used options. Renting is a great idea if you are not going to use the book again!

Living arrangements: Housing is another huge cost for many students. You do not want to find yourself in the midst of finals, suddenly wondering how you are going to cover your rent for the month because it is beyond your means. Here are some ways you can save on housing:

1. Live in the dorms. If your parents are covering your college expenses, or if you have received enough financial aid to cover more than just tuition, this may be a very sensible option for you. University housing plans often include meal plans, which will help you save money on food.

2. Live with roommates. Living with other people can be annoying, especially if you do not know them very well, but you cannot argue with the financial benefits of learning to cope with that annoyance. If you have friends who are looking for housing, even better! Most people who go away to college spend at least a year or two living with others.

3. Live with relatives. Many people stay in their hometowns for college rather than going away. Why not consider staying with your parents or with other relatives until you are able to save some money? it might help you to get on your own and stay on your own more quickly in the future.

Starting college means that you have a thousand decisions to make in a short period of time. Planning ahead about the areas where you can save money will help to make these decisions easier. If you know that you have a budget and a plan, it will be much less painful to part with the money for those illustrated anatomy textbooks, student service fees, and all the other costs of being in college.




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