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Tumblr Resources to Get You Through the School Year!

Hi guys!! Thank you all so much for your support!!! Happy 250 (EDIT: I SPENT A DAY ON THIS AND NOW IM PAST 300) and hope you all have a great start to the month! The community is more welcoming with all of you - I haven’t faced negativity from anyone at all. None of these are my posts - but they’ve helped me out a lot. With that said - let’s get started:

For bujos/planners:

This is one of my side blogs, and has tons of inspiration for weekly and monthly spreads, as well as a few aesthetic ideas and how to start one. I update this constantly.

How to start a studyblr - Studyblrs with creative fields

Lighting (for photos)

Study spreads

Planning your month

Printables (the same as some used down there but in a different category):

Weekly printable

To - do printable

Cornell Notes printable

Back to school printables

Daily Planner @theorganisedstudent

Weekly Planner II @theorganisedstudent

Essay Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Tracker

Novel Notes

Plot Diagrams

Correction Sheets

Grid & lined paper

Weekly schedule for studying

Printables masterpost

Exam printable & how to use it

2018 Calender set (by my QUEEN @emmastudies)

For students:

Exams & Studying:

Exam revision guide

How to beat different types of procrastination

How to deal with a crappy teacher (this has to do with studying ig)

Study tips!! (its a masterpost)

Exam Printable & How to Use it

Exam & Homework tips

Coping with hell i mean exams i mean hell

A cool studying outline to try

This is my favorite thing and it’s when to use certain remembering techniques

Correction Sheets

Memorization tips for different learners

Weekly study schedule

More sites to use in normal studying routines

How to study smarter and not harder

Study smarter II

Exam printable & how to use it

Self discipline

Study methods

Hoe tips for school and studying

Studying masterpoint

Tips and tricks to studying

Study tip - so easy

How to stay organized to study

Note - Taking:

Lecture notes

How i set up flash cards (these are nice to study from but be determined to finish setting them up)

Nifty highlighting idea (this post is so old)

Highlighting idea that i actually use

How to take Cornell Notes

Cornell style notes printable (gridded)

Notebook paper (grid & lined)

Tips for pretty notes!!

How to take notes

Notes for different classes

Life, man & general school stuff:

Back - to -school guide

Things I learned as a college freshman

Get ORGANIZED

Textbooks are expensive so here’s some free ones…

Tips for working students that sound extra but may work for u ily don’t overwork urselves

Masterpost for motivation and stuff

Get ur life together again bc haha i stay organized for like a day anyway

School supplies that u should have just to stay minimal

Grad school tips

Organization masterpost

Productive afterschool routine

30 websites to kill boredom

Back to school masterpost

Get confident in presentations

Overcome procrastination

Succeeding in school masterpost

For bad days

For bad days II

A GOOD MASTERPOST for getting ur life together

General school tips

Free online courses

GOOD POWERPOINT TIPS

Sites to learns stuff

More learning stuff sites

Dealing with a trashy class

Study resources masterpost

Summer Productivity

Summer life tips

PLEASE READ THIS THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT MASTERPOST

Honest guide to college

University tips

SCHOOL MINDSET

What to do on Sundays

Back to school masterpost

Useful things for going back to school

How to clean your house

Cute self care tips!

More self care tips

Plant care tips!

English:

A handy list of words to fit into ur essays

How to write an article like a journalist

Words to replace over-used words

ESSAY STRUCTURE IDEA this is in bold so u losers don’t miss this bc it’s not just for English u nerds

Get gucci while reading and be an active reader

Get gud reading them academic articles amigo

Words to replace “the author or whatever shows…” bc that is baby writing and i accidentally used that on an essay and i failed so

Novel notes

Plot Diagrams

Reading Lists

Literary techniques (what themes, personifications, metaphors are etc)

Discussing in English

How to top a literature class

Literature class masterpost

Strong/weak verbs

More essay tips!!

MLA format - a how to

ESSAY GRADER.

How to avoid essay cliches

Chemistry (I’m taking chem so i have a few resources aha)

Da terms on exam papers

Chemistry resources masterpost

Cute periodic tables

Study chapters

History/Social Studies

How to write a history paper

AP world history powerpoints masterpost

Math

General tips

Resources

Understanding math masterpost

Test Prep

PSAT I

PSAT II

ACT tips!

100 words for the SATs (start studying early!!)

Thank you so much for the support! I couldn’t have done it without all of you. A simple reblog or like will help others see these tips, and will be very appreciated. I hope these links work - feel free to message me with questions and other links!! A possible part 2 might come out at the end of august, and one for languages!!!

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How to Brace Yourself for a New School Year

August is fast approaching once again! Though I’m all for “starting the year/ school year right”, I think it’s pretty much unavoidable for us to get off track. A lot. Because of that, I put together this infographic to help minimize those stressful moments in your brand new school years.

First of all, get your shit together. And I mean both physically and emotionally.

it’s a new start my friend!! detox your mind of all those negative thoughts (and people) and embrace the opportunity to start over.

gather all the supplies you need. if you’re moving into a dormitory, make sure it’s equipped with everything you need to feel at home.

her campus college packing list

do’s and don’ts

don’t go overboard with this step, but go get yourself some new stationery. choose wisely, and ensure that you’ll actually use it and it’s not just for purposes of aesthetic. we all want nice instagram feeds, but don’t let that be a reason for you to buy too much pretty stationery.

why not think of a note taking system before classes begin?

the cornell system

mind mapping

flashcards

not all may find the idea of going back to school exciting, but you gotta have the motivation to keep that positive mindset in your head throughout the year! go you.

Organize your study space. You may have to stay in it much longer than usual now.

lighting is important. it’s oversaid, but never untrue. opt for natural lighting when you can, but if you can’t or you’re a night owl, get a good study lamp to brighten up those long hours of work.

I did say you’re probably gonna be staying here for some long bouts of time, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. make your desk one of your favorite places to be in. if you want to, make it really pretty. hang up some motivational posters or quotes - perhaps you even want a color scheme with that.

desk inspiration

quote posters to get you going

quotes from writers

have an accessible stash of stationery on your desk at all times so that you don’t have to go looking for a pen and a sticky note when you need to write something down. keep pens, pencils and highlighters in a jar near you.

keep something green on your desk, like a succulent. plants are adorable and the sight of them can boost your productivity.

have a planner or a bullet journal, and make space for that too.

a bujo masterpost

if working with music helps you, have headphones with you as well. always have a study playlist on hand. go for instrumentals or wordless tracks.

study playlist masterpost

make it a habit to keep your space in check every night before you go to bed. it really could make a big difference in how much work you’re gonna be able to do. don’t forget to stay clear of distractions!

Create a stress management system.

okay. this is what i’m telling you to brace yourself for. there are gonna be those days or those moments when you’re gonna feel really depressed or panicked. you’re gonna be okay. feel free to message me or any other studyblr - we’re here to listen =)

take some time out to practice self care and put off work, even for a bit. school is not the most important thing in the world, keeping yourself alive and healthy is. you can sleep, be kind to yourself.

self-care reminders

soothe yourself

go get some food too. you can prep some of your own if you’d prefer.

food masterpost

mood boosting food

never ever ever underestimate the power of exercise. the feeling of finishing a workout is so so so satisfying and I can guarantee you will feel better in no time.

the seven minute workout

popsugar fitness

take out your mat and do some yoga. stretch out all those muscles you held in place for so long sitting at your desk.

I find it important to always have a mini-collection of unread books. if you don’t have any, one of my favorite places to be in is a bookstore or library - and I just read whatever I find. the results can be life changing.

take time to hone your skills in your hobbies. if you can, do it everyday - do that one thing that makes you really happy daily. maybe you like singing. or playing the guitar. or painting. whatever it is, go do it.

write it down! I keep an electronic journal and it really helps to just spill your thoughts out on a notebook or your phone.

honey, please talk to someone if you need to. it won’t hurt.

Get a headstart on academics.

especially on subjects that are easier with advanced reading. if you already know what books you’re going to be tackling for english or literature, go read them.

sparknotes

shmoop

try asking upper years who used to take your classes if they still have their course outlines, or any material they were given before. this can save lives.

gonna be taking a language class? why not start learning it already?

duolingo

memrise

find textbooks and start using them!!

don’t have any idea of what you’re going to study yet? that doesn’t mean you should stop learning something new. you can listen to a ted talk or join an online course.

ted

crash course

coursera

Finally, set SMART goals for the school year. And have a concrete plan for how you’ll reach them.

what average are you aiming for? what organizations do you want to join? make your goals realistic and specific.

motivation is very important, but honestly, you can’t count on it to be with you every single day, every single moment of your life while you’re working for your goals. what will push you forward then? discipline.

building discipline

surround yourself with a community people who support you. like I said in the first step, detox all those negative people from your life. find ways to work with your friends and help each other in attaining goals.

set rewards for yourself too, not just in the long run but for the little things like finishing a good study session or passing a paper early.

study reward ideas

that being said, don’t underestimate the power of setting your short-term goals. those will be your stepping stones to pursuing the bigger picture you envision for yourself.

Tumblr and Pinterest, provided you don’t go too far in using them, can serve your daily doses of inspiration. don’t just use them for the sake of looking at aesthetically pleasing shots, though.

on a final note, don’t let academics take over your life. I hope you have a fantastic year, and good luck!

acai-studies

s.y. 2019-2020 is coming around again in a few weeks! hope this helps yall out luvs

obsessionfull

How to find textbooks online for free: a post.

Textbooks are fucking expensive, and if your professor doesn’t require a physical copy (most don’t - they just want you to have the book at hand. Or maybe even not. Some professors literally give no fucks about whether you have the book or not) and you don’t mind having your copy as an electronic copy - this is the post for you!

Most textbook companies put out new editions every year or so even though there isn’t really that much new information. Sometimes they’ll eliminate questions if it’s something like a math or chemistry book or they’ll add in a few sentences about updated legislation (the professor I work for teaches human sexuality, and the newest edition of the book she uses included the 2009 decision to allow same-sex couples have hospital visitation rights). These new editions are pointless and only created to make the textbook company money and to cut down on students selling to each other. You’re going to ignore that. We love older editions. Make sure when you’re searching on the following sites that you don’t include the edition number to give you more search results. If one with your edition comes up - great! If not, you can usually stick to something one to three editions behind without any major changes.

I should also mention that checking your school’s library for a book you can check out to either keep for the semester or scan the pages you need is also a great option. I saved $90 the semester after I wrote this by borrowing a chemistry lab manual from the library and just scanning the labs I needed instead of buying one for myself that I couldn’t even sell later on.

Sites you should be searching:

FilesTube - FilesTube searches THE ENTIRE INTERNET for files uploaded to file-sharing websites such as MegaUpload, Mediafire, or WuUpload. Sometimes people will upload pdf files of your textbook. This is always an important first search.

Google Books - You usually won’t find your textbook on Google Books, but it’s always worth a look. Sometimes pages are missing because it’s only a preview of the book, but again - always worth a look.

Scribd - People upload documents to Scribd and by becoming a member (free!) or connecting through Facebook (if you’re lazy!), you can download whatever files you may find. This sometimes includes textbooks.

BookBoon - website specifically for finding pdf versions of textbooks

Curriki - free open source materials

Flat World Knowledge - free business, humanities, and science textbooks

California Learning Resource Network

Open Culture

Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources

TorrentScan - textbooks are also uploaded to torrent sites in some cases - you may as well check.

If push comes to shove, you can try variations of googling “textbook name torrent” or “textbook name download” or “textbook name download free.” Sometimes things pop up and I never would have known about them.

LibraryPirate is a torrent search site specifically for textbooks. (Added 10 October 2011)

AMAZING Reddit post (Added 2 November 2011)

JenkThat - I haven’t tried this out yet, but I’ve heard good things from others. It’s also a good place to find other ebooks that aren’t textbooks. (Added 29 December 2011)

I’ve found all 8 of my textbooks for this term (19 credit hours, six classes) through one of the methods above. I’m not even going to look at retail prices, but checking BigWords.com (which, if you want to buy your books/can’t find them anywhere with one of the previous methods, will give you the cheapest price on the internet), I saved $497.87 by doing this. It takes time, but it’s definitely worth almost $500 worth of time. If you know of more ways to find free textbooks - please let me know!

theacamedic

I’ve been receiving tonnes of questions on Note - Taking recently, so I’d thought I make a post. Plus, I had fun making these graphics.

There are three different methods that I prefer when it comes to note taking:

Notes written During the Lecture

I highly recommend taking notes during the lecture.

I also use abbreviations for quicker and more efficient note taking. Some examples of abbreviation that I use are:

w/ - With

w/o - Without

e.g. - For example

Notes written After the Lecture

As for notes written after the lecture, I tend to seek the help of Google Spreadsheets or Microsoft Excel. This way I am able to organise information learnt. I do this by dividing the information provided into two columns, one for keywords or questions and the other for definitions and answers.

*Note: This method was adapted from the note taking method I’ve used during college.

Rewritten Notes

I also rewrite my notes. My rewritten notes are arranged based on the order they appear in the syllabus unless there are pieces of information that are related to more than one topic.

I use a black pen or pencil for my written notes, as well as coloured pens and highlighters to highlight the key words and terminologies for emphasise.

Before writing them down, I tend to visualise the layout - alternating between words and pictures/diagram. This definitely helps me with remembering for exams. All I have to do is imagine that I’m looking at that page and I can remember where everything is.

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Please click on the images for a much clearer view.

Well, that’s all from me! I hope that you found this information helpful. And, don’t hesitate to ask me questions if you’re confused about this method of note-taking, or any other problems you might have. For more information of how to survive university, follow this page. And, for more medical school chronicles, follow me on IG.

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Good habits you can start working on now

Washing your face/not sleeping with make up on

Using a planner

Drinking more water

Making your bed

Taking your vitamins/medication

Going on walks

Reading something every day, even if it’s just an article online

Paying someone a compliment

Checking to make sure you aren’t holding tension in your body

Breathing exercises

Putting everything in its proper place before you go to work/school for the day or before you go to bed

Reminding yourself you’re capable

shymagnolia

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

shymagnolia

okay so i just got my dream job??? a week after applying to it?? and now i’m thinking….maybe this is the good luck post

If you know a teacher is biased and has favorite students, and you’re not one of them, DONT TAKE ANOTHER CLASS WITH THEM THE FOLLOWING YEAR/SEMESTER. You won’t get the grade you deserve because only their favs get A’s and only their opinion matters. I’ve learned this the hard way. This class killed writing for me and has made this year frustrating.

#studyspo #studyblr #study motivation #gostudy #stuydblr #biased

Hello and welcome to my studyblr!

My name is Jasmine and I’ve decided to officially join the the studyblr community and post original content instead of just lurking around the community

About me:

currently a senior in high school

17 year old girl

Hispanic (Salvadoran)

Live in the US

Speak Spanish and English

Fun facts:

I play piano and electric bass (bass is my fav)

I like cooking b/c then I get to eat lol

Makeup fanatic

I’m 5’1

Autumn is my fav season

Courses:

Chemistry 2 (221, 222, 223 in college)

Journalism

AP Stats (online class)

Why a Studyblr:

I want to motivate myself to get more done in a day and to get myself out of the slump that I have found myself in. Also because I’ve been following the studyblr community for 1 yr already and I find it very inspiring and want to join in. As it is my senior in high school I want to get into the habit of posting and creating content for my studyblr so I can continue into college and law school (spoiler alert I want to become a lawyer).

What to expect to see:

Lots of notes

What’s in my etc.

Random updates

Other things I can’t think of

#studyspo #studyblr #gostudy #studyintro

surviveschool

WHAT TO PACK

packing list by @mathmaticat

things i actually used by @productivecoffee

first aid kit by @wannabeavet

12 things nobody told you to pack for college by @happyjo

packing list by @introvertstudyism

things no one tells you to bring to college by @allieswonderland

definite must haves by @collegerefs

FIRST DAY

how to college by @danistudies-ir

things i noticed my first day of college by @arasstudyblr

picking courses by @the-physics-detective

STUDYING

things i’ve learned while taking my 1st semester final exams by @studycris

how to get straight a’s by @bookbearstudies

study tips straight from my professor by @just-refuse-to-be-stopped

how i study @ college by @shhhstudy

tracking college courses in your bullet journal by @the-nerd-bird

OFFICE HOURS

dear college students by @oldshrewsburyian

office hours post by @historicalaesthete

COLLEGE LIVING

working in college by @pawprintedpages

some uni tips for shy people (like me) by @goro-goro-studies

gbm/club season by @alevatross

living off campus by @honeststudying

TEXTBOOKS

where to buy college textbooks by @studybuddydotcom

how to save on textbooks by @sandersstudies

sites where you can get free textbooks by @thearialligraphyproject

how i only spent $34 to purchase $1000+ worth of school supplies for college by @dinktea-studymore

CHOOSING A MAJOR

in response to criticism that an english degree is useless by @warmhealer

choosing a major by @collegerefs

GENERAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS

some random uni tips by @goro-goro-studies

mistakes college freshmen make by @bioluminescent-studier

what i’ve learned from two semesters of university by @transcendstudy

five tips by @paperdrop

5 tips for first year by @highlighterhaven

questions every college freshman should ask themselves by @studynadia

a honest university guide by @prodessostudies

tips for college by @anotherstudyblr17

college tips by @physicallymath

advice from a stressed, coffe-addict college student part i by @cafune-s

things i’ve learned in college (so far) by @trying-to-become-a-good-student

shitty advice of a college student by @stillstudies

successful university tips by @candidlyjessica

a guide to getting your life together by @the-sapphic-desk

uni tips by @rubythescientist

college tips from a real live college student by @socsciblr

things i wish i’d known in my first year of university by @succulentstudy

things i wish i had known before starting by @andmekb

what i learned my first semester in college by @studygrl

OTHER MASTERPOSTS

how to survive in college by @lilypotterr

college survival masterlist by @college-campuses

MISC.

double degree by @fuckstudy

how to prepare for a new semester by @blissfulstudies

what to expect from your uni experience by @honeststudying

high school vs college by @collegerefs

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Browse works by Mark Twain, Joseph Conrad and other famous authors here.

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Math and Science

Turn to this list to find books about math, science, engineering and technology.

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History and Culture

Refresh your memory of world history, the classics and U.S. history here.

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Free Web design books: OnlineComputerBooks.com directs you to free web design books.

Free Music Books: Find sheet music, lyrics and books about music here.

Free Fashion Books: Costume and fashion books are linked to the Google Books page.

Mystery

Here you can find mystery books from Sherlock Holmes to more contemporary authors.

MysteryNet: Read free short mystery stories on this site.

TopMystery.com: Read books by Edgar Allan Poe, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, GK Chesterton and other mystery writers here.

Mystery Books: Read books by Sue Grafton and others.

Poetry

These poetry sites have works by Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe and others.

The Literature Network: This site features forums, a copy of The King James Bible, and over 3,000 short stories and poems.

Poetry: This list includes “The Raven,” “O Captain! My Captain!” and “The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde.”

Poem Hunter: Find free poems, lyrics and quotations on this site.

Famous Poetry Online: Read limericks, love poetry, and poems by Robert Browning, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Lord Byron and others.

Google Poetry: Google Books has a large selection of poetry, fromThe Canterbury Tales to Beowulf to Walt Whitman.

QuotesandPoem.com: Read poems by Maya Angelou, William Blake, Sylvia Plath and more.

CompleteClassics.com: Rudyard Kipling, Allen Ginsberg and Alfred Lord Tennyson are all featured here.

PinkPoem.com: On this site, you can download free poetry ebooks.

Miscellaneous

For even more free book sites, check out this list.

Banned Books: Here you can follow links of banned books to their full text online.

World eBook Library: This monstrous collection includes classics, encyclopedias, children’s books and a lot more.

DailyLit: DailyLit has everything from Moby Dick to the more recent phenomenon, Skinny Bitch.

A Celebration of Women Writers: The University of Pennsylvania’s page for women writers includes Newbery winners.

Free Online Novels: These novels are fully online and range from romance to religious fiction to historical fiction.

ManyBooks.net: Download mysteries and other books for your iPhone or eBook reader here.

Authorama: Books here are pulled from Google Books and more. You’ll find history books, novels and more.

Prize-winning books online: Use this directory to connect to full-text copies of Newbery winners, Nobel Prize winners and Pulitzer winners.

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other studyblrs: *have beautiful, legible handwriting. take photos of their notes like professional photographers. share helpful advice and make beautiful free printables. are kind to others and keep up a positive atmosphere*

me: *can’t understand what i’ve written and doesn’t know where half of my notes are. tries to take beautiful photos but ends up with yellow disasters. can’t give advice because i’m very confused about everything. shitposts about studying and comes across as a whiny lil bitch*

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“i’m going to start studying soon” i say while brewing a cup of tea, wrapping myself in a blanket, taking a seat on my favourite spot in the house and either picking up my phone or turning on netflix. “i’ll do it, i promise”

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15 things students should appreciate

1. the first time you use your new markers and stationary 2. sitting outside in the sun during a break between classes 3. a good coffee-to-go in your hand during a long lecture at uni 4. unlimited free books in your university library 5. student discount while shopping in many big shops (like forever21) 6. a neatly organized and healthy filled lunchbox, prepared the night before 7. classical music in the background while studying 8. walking through the university hallways surrounded by busy crowds of motivated young people with big dreams 9. being fortunate to be able to study 10. professor’s with quirky personalities and jokes 11. endless possibilities, still waiting in the future 12. cosy study sessions with friends 13. creativity in fashion, food and home decor because of little money 14. sleeping in and spending time at home/in your dorm because you don’t work a full job yet 15. dinner nights that involve cooking with fellow student friends and drinking cheap wine on weekdays

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Appreciate the little things

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Textbooks are too expensive & the industry is a bit of a moneymaking scam. Here’s some sites, masterposts, and tips for free & cheap textbooks that might be able to help you out!

Cheap Books (Renting & Buying)

Big Words: compares lots of book prices!

Slug Books: buy, rent, and sell

Alibris: lots of cheap books & will send you coupons

Abe Books: fantastic website for searching tonnes of books

Biblio: has a lot of rare books

Thriftbooks: great for books other than textbooks, too

AddAll: the best search engine for books

GetTextbooks: sell and search for books

Chegg: very competitively priced

RentText: nice if you don’t want to buy!

Amazon: a tried and true classic

Textbook Rush: does buying, renting, selling, and ebooks

Campus Book Rentals: also has buyback which is niceee

Free eBooks & PDFs

Ebook Search Engine: google searches just for ebooks

OpenStax: legal & free!

TextbookNova: good but uses torrents

LibraryGenesis: great and a guide on using it

Project Gutenberg: a true classic!! great for classic books

FreeBookSpot: also has categories

Questia: mainly for classics online

Google Books: if you only need a quote

BookBoon: mainly for stem books

Ebook Lobby: categorised & more than textbooks

BookSee: nice layout & easy to navigate

Masterposts

Tips & Links for Textbooks

Tips for Freshmen

How to Find Textbooks Online for Free

Tracker with PDFs/E-Books of College Textbooks

How To Search & More Links

Alternatives to Buying Expensive Textbooks

Buying vs. Renting Books

Free, Specific, Renting Textbooks etc.

A Basic Guide to College Textbooks

Leak College Textbooks, Not Nudes

Sites Where You Can Get Free Textbooks

Tips

Consider buying a past edition of the book. If it’s a textbook, and not a workbook with required questions, you can often get the same information for just a fraction of the current edition’s price.

Try sharing with a friend (or more than one)! You can either take turns using the book, or scan the relevant pages and share them on google drive so you can all use the book for a much cheaper price.

Buy off another student. They’ll already have taken the class (so they might also have some tips!) and will usually give you a cheaper price.

Go to class first before buying the book. You might not need the same edition, it might just be a recommended reading and not required, or, if you’re super lucky, the instructor might send out PDFs of relevant chapters.

Make use of your school’s library. Get there first after class and borrow the relevant book, or scan/photocopy the reading so you can do it in your own time without having to pay for the book.

If you’re downloading from online, make sure your antivirus software is on. You don’t want to accidentally download a virus when all you wanted was a PDF (my antivirus has blocked textbook downloads before).

Check shipping prices. A lot of comparison sites don’t include shipping in their listings, so make sure you check before buying something where the shipping is more than three times the cost of the book (or worse)!

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