Books Budget for first year Chem E major

momreads
Sat, 25 May 2013 08:24:26 +0000

In four years at Alabama, we probably spent $1,000 (son has degrees in econ and poli sci with minors in math and CBHP). I always checked for used books, but my son also had professors who did not always require books, which was super nice. Shop the used sites. Also, if you know upperclassmen in the same discipline, check and see if you can purchase a book from them or possibly, borrow it for the semester. That also will save some cash.

One other suggestion: If your student has a great relationship with his or her HS teachers, check and see if they have access to books needed. For example, my son’s HS AP English teacher often lends brand new novels to her former students to help cut costs. The catch? These students must highlight various passages or make notes what they found important/interesting and return the novel when done. She has a specific way she teaches, and these kids know what she expects, so each party benefits.