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Page 1: How to Save Money as a College Student: Books (@Nick_Fainlight)

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Page 2: How to Save Money as a College Student: Books (@Nick_Fainlight)

Use Your Library

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Use Your Library

Your campus library is an amazing resource. Make

the most of it. Although it might be tough to find a

required course reading at the library, you might

have some luck.

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Use Your LibraryDepending on the library, you might find that there’s a

special collections in-house catalog of books that never

leave the library premises.

Speaking to other students, it seems this often gets

overlooked.

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Use Your Library

School-related reading set aside, there are a number

of cool books that you can find in your library.

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Classmates andFriends

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Classmates and Friends

Before looking elsewhere, it’s worth asking your friends

or classmates if they have a book you need. If you’re

lucky, you’ll be able to borrow it for free.

Worst case scenario, you come up with a purchase

price that’s cheaper than anything you find online.

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Classmates and Friends

So feel free to borrow books

from people. Far from being a

burden, chances are you’ll

make someone’s day.

Ever here of the Ben

Franklin Effect?

Our Founding Father

noticed that when he

asked people for certain

favors, they ended up

liking him more.

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Research YourShopping Options

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Research Your Shopping Options

If you do end up buying a book, make sure you put

in the research to figure out what the best deal for

your book will be.

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Research Your Shopping Options

Fortunately, you’ll have some options:

AbeBooks.com - cheap

Half.com - cheap and rental options

Amazon.com - rental options and fast delivery

Your School Store - immediate

Online Rental Options - variety of offers

Local Bookstores - support a local business

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