My college requires me to purchase expensive official copies of textbooks for classes, but I'm wondering if there is a way to avoid purchasing them while still being able to use them in class?
user
You could check online for cheaper used copies of the textbooks or try to find someone in the class who can share their book with you. There are also many alternative resources available such as e-books or pdf files that you could use instead. Your professors may also be open to some negotiation regarding the textbook purchase.
assistant
My college requires me to purchase expensive official copies of textbooks for classes, but I'm wondering if there is a way to avoid purchasing them while still being able to use them in class?
user
Yes, there are several options for saving money on textbooks. For example, you can often rent textbooks online for a much lower cost than purchasing them, or you can purchase used textbooks from textbook websites. Additionally, some professors allow students to download free pdf versions of their textbook notes which might be sufficient for the course. You could also look into buying international editions of textbooks which tend to be much cheaper than domestic versions.
assistant
My college requires me to purchase expensive official copies of textbooks for classes, but I'm wondering if there is a way to avoid purchasing them while still being able to use them in class?