When I see that the $200 textbook is optional.

neanderthalman · 8 months

The rule for textbooks:

If it's optional it doesn't exist If its required, it's in the library. Don't buy it until its been actively used at least twice.

sahilbawa · 8 months

when I find out that your post applies to me too

bryntheskits · 8 months

I don't even buy the ones you have to buy, library and borrowing mates ones always works.

Cptn_Hook · 8 months

In much the same way that passing the class is optional.

TotalMonkeyfication · 8 months

All textbooks are optional. I stopped buying textbooks after a few semesters of never opening the textbooks I bought. Ended with a 3.7 GPA, good enough for me.

bleakeh · 8 months

This is me when I find the $200 textbook online.

Also!

Scumbag redditor: Claims to have an above average IQ, avoids reading whenever possible.

MadDogTannen · 8 months

Throughout my time in college, I probably only bought about half of the books I was supposed to. Most of the books were a total waste of time and money, so I would just wing it. I had a great GPA too. I don't know why people think you need to buy the book just because the teacher says so. Wait and see if he's gonna actually use the book before laying down $200.

Autopsy15 · 8 months

Technically, every textbook is optional.

zeug666 · 8 months

My senior year of college I didn't need to buy books, the classes were so small the professor would just lend us copies.

metohmetoh · 8 months

It's always optional

[deleted] · 8 months

Protip: The $200 textbook is always optional

garrisb7514 · 8 months

I like buying textbooks :3

doobry · 8 months

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totallynotdoogie · 8 months

I am contractually obligated to upvote this post.

Fix_Lag · 8 months

I found out in the last three weeks of class that my $200 supplemental text was not in fact merely supplemental.

:(

que_pedo_wey · 8 months

In Europe, we use things called "university libraries".

In the US, I had to download and (optionally) print.

SpartaWillBurn · 8 months

This is why I wait until the first class to buy my books.

Mrtakeiteasy · 8 months

Don't you know why we have friends in life? Its for times like these, when we don't want to purchase those books!

Im_Helping · 8 months

getting ready to head back to school myself...has anybody ever been able to download free textbook files from warez sites or the like?

theghostofme · 8 months

When I see that the required $200 textbook is available in .pdf form online for free

Fixed that for myself.

1finefeline · 8 months

Shit I do this even when I find out the $200 book is rentable for $80.

cgycnd · 8 months

Basically what i do when I find the $200 textbook in pdf format for free on the internet and print it at work.

Highwind_3 · 8 months

I'm not sure how it works in the US, but over here we keep photocopied books around all the time, at a fraction of the price, over at any copy/print shop. Is it because of tougher piracy laws?

Athene_Wins · 8 months

Going to just try to torrent all my textbooks this semester. Anyone know a good website for this? Just tpb?

slyf · 8 months

My rule: DO NOT EVER BUY THE TEXTBOOK! Unless you find yourself actually requiring it at-least two or three times (the first couples times, borrow it off a classmate). The only times this has happened to me is if something has questions right from the textbook. This has saved me literally thousands.

Zaargg · 8 months

International editions.

sun95 · 8 months

Pirated textbooks are the one thing I don't regret stealing. Damn things are ridiculously overpriced, and my engineering profs barely ever reference them.

dvuevo · 8 months

Always wait until after the first week of classes. The professors usually tell you if you really need to buy it or if going to the library is enough. I usually buy it if I have a class with open book midterms/exams but other than that, library for me!

moSennsi · 8 months

International Edition baby

yicin · 8 months

Im not the only one who's smile got bigger as NPH's did right?

seaofcheese · 8 months

Or you can buy the last edition of the book which is probably the same just a few changes here and there.

anniebananie · 8 months

I will never get tired of this man's face/smile

Thalfon · 8 months

The $200 North American hardcover textbook sometimes has a $15 international softcover variant.

Also, if you find that an expensive textbook is not truly required, but still like to have a textbook, ask around and find out about other alternative, cheaper, and often better texts you can use in place of the "required" one.

mnky9800n · 8 months

It's the 21st century. The textbook is always optional.

[deleted] · 8 months

They all are, always. I completed my bachelor's degree without buying a single book. No it wasn't in Poetry or Gardening, it was in Marketing. The library is your friend, so it the Internet !

HustlerThug · 8 months

Well yea, if the option is to pass or fail.

smendeZ328 · 8 months

One of the best feelings in the world

Doilyn · 8 months

After reading this thread, I am angered that my professors actually make me use the textbooks.

DAMN YOU MATH AND SCIENCE!

fuzzysarge · 8 months

If you are paying $3000 or more for the course, why is the required book not included in that price?

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lordeddardstark · 8 months

$200 dollar textbooks! Why do you guys put up with this shit?

Tredward · 8 months

When I see that the text book is compulsory:

fuzzycuffs · 8 months

If a book costs $200 and is required it's almost a given that the professor wrote it and is getting a cut of the sales.

srjones92 · 8 months

First semester of college: ~$400 on books. This semester: $83, and I still feel like I did poorly.

17Hongo · 8 months

Looks like you've got a reason to go to the library!

[deleted] · 8 months

You're welcome.

EdzyWhat · 8 months

Son, the textbooks are always, always optional. So is showing up to class. It just depends on whether you want decent grades or not. And often even that can be accomplished without showing up or buying books. It just depends on the class and the student.

zidanetribal · 8 months

This is exactly how I react after propositioning a hooker that isn't a cop.

lawlshane · 8 months

I purchased a textbook in my first year. Never again.

funny

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