<p>Actually, if you take upper level foreign language classes, they do cover the university lit requirement. This semester I’m taking Textual Analysis in Spanish and it fulfills the lit requirement. :)</p>
<p>I just started one up for connivence - it wasn’t that hard and it hasn’t been bad at all (thought others have complained) – it is nice b/c money from my jobs go right to there so i can manage my own personal money a little easier too. but yes if you use a bank other than the notre dame federal credit union you will have to pay money to get cash. also, make sure to have about 250-275 in cash (or check i think) for football tickets at the beginning of the year - credit cards are not accepted. last year that almost became a problem for me – the tickets were 238 last year for your info</p>
<p>but yeah, you don’t need a ton of cash, but for cabs, if you go to eddy street commons, need to get pizza and stuff - you can use a good amount of cash and if you tip it is important to have some cash as well for different things like hair cuts, etc. </p>
<p>NDFCU has not been a problem for me and I actually like having it.</p>
<p>Hi! Can anyone tell me how freshman get their work study jobs? Also, how/when do the students buy books? Is it possible to by used books? Thanks!</p>
<p>As far as textbooks go it is really best to shop around. You can get the list of textbooks on the Bookstore website. The Bookstore is convenient but just about everything is marked up and the savings on used books are not great. I bought new books on Amazon that were less expensive than used books at the bookstore. </p>
<p>You typically buy books during orientation but I would suggest doing your research now on pricing. Amazon now offers a free year of Amazon Prime to students at…</p>
<p>[Amazon</a> Student](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info]Amazon”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info)</p>
<p>What that basically boils down to is free two day shipping on just about anything. A lot of ND students use Amazon. There are other site out there (half.com, textbooks.com) but I can’t say I have much experience with them. I like to use Amazon because they generally save you a bit of money on new books and their return policy is essentially hassle free.</p>
<p>For work study jobs, I think you have to watch for announcements and ads in the observer. I got mine the first few days from an ad in the observer. You also have to do some independent digging I believe.</p>
<p>For books, some you have to buy through them (like science lab kits and I usually buy any web access through ND) - other than that i use other sources.</p>
<p>When do you need your books by? If we wait until orientation to buy them, will we still have time to order them online, or will we have to use the bookstore?</p>
<p>Also, I’ve heard computer cluster jobs are good because you can basically do your homework while working, would you agree? What are some other jobs that are fun, desirable, or homework-friendly that might be good to seek out? Can freshman find research jobs during the school year that pay?</p>
<p>Books - I wouldn’t wait until orientation if you are buying books on-line As hawkswim noted, books are <em>much</em> more expensive in the bookstore. However, be very careful you are getting the correct book, edition, etc. Starting in Feb. 2010, federal law requires colleges to list the ISBN so students can shop for books more easily. I haven’t checked ND bookstore yet to see if this is being done. S has found lots of his books are “ND edition” and somewhat more difficult to obtain. It’s easy to loose the savings if you order the incorrect book and get stuck with it.</p>
<p>Jobs-you can see openings now, and more will be become available as school draws near. S read to apply early if he didn’t want dining services jobs and he applied before getting to campus. He will be a sr. this fall and has had the same job all 4 years. Go to Inside ND, click on student academic, then student financial services (lower right side), then under financial aid, click Job Board. A screen will pop up listing jobs by categories–athletic, office, dining, etc.</p>
<p>Athletic jobs are the best - but most don’t pay dividends until you give them a year of work. </p>
<p>Student Managers - if you make the top 21 after sophomore year, you are guaranteed a 65% scholarship in your senior year which is worth more than a regular job over 4 years. </p>
<p>Promotions - you don’t get paid your first year. </p>
<p>However, Media Relations is a great job - i currently work with them - you get paid base wage per hour but flexible timing and cool jobs (like being on the floor for basketball games, being in the press box for football, etc etc)</p>
<p>and for books - just be careful like sryrstress - i know that the online access codes can be tricky and also editions, etc, etc are difficult. Also intro to engineering book is select chapters as well. </p>
<p>However, you should look at the impact of shipping, etc. some of the smaller philosohpy books are like 5 bucks a piece. The shipping can be more than the book and the total is close to the bookstore. And you might have to carry the books around so sometimes, for smaller and cheaper books, the bookstore is actually better.</p>
<p>Any advice as far as laptops go?</p>
<p>112358, I hate to respond with another question but what will you be studying and what sorts of things do you hope to do on the device?</p>
<p>Hi
My daughter has Calc I first semester and then is planning to major in Career Math also. Could someone please advise what type of calculator she will need. So far we have been unsuccessful finding out. </p>
<p>Thank you for all the great and informative informative on this thread. It has been most helpful</p>
<p>Thanks for all your input re: banking on campus. </p>
<p>Also, Transfers cannot get their books ahead of time due to not being able to register for classes 'til the 19th, correct? Is there any way to register ahead of Orientation? Thanks.</p>
<p>Myoneandonly: Sorry but I am not sure about that - I would probably call the transfers office about that one. But if you know the classes you are going to take, you can always buy those books (and then return them to the bookstore if you don’t actually get those classes). If you don’t want to do that and you are forced to wait til the 19th to register, then I think you would have to wait until you register. </p>
<p>Again, if you use Class Search on InsideND at the Student Academic tab, you can search for classes and view the books. However, unless you want to “gamble” then I would think you would have to wait. You can always call ND though and see about registering for classes.</p>
<p>As always, thanks for your advice, Hawkswim!</p>
<p>house06, I suggest the TI-89 Titanium. It is my knowledge that you will not be allowed to use calculators on most Calc exams but the 89 can perform many important functions that will help with checking homework and things like that. With it’s algebra and calculus functions it also comes in handy in chemistry and physics classes.</p>
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<p>Right now I want to major in physics and philosophy, although I wouldn’t count on that not changing. I don’t plan on using it for anything too fancy beyond whatever I’ll need to use it for for my major(s).</p>
<p>I did quite a bit of physics research and used my Mac to access some of the department’s computers remotely. This can be done with Windows but is pretty seamless on a Mac.</p>
<p>As you probably know, Macs are expensive. At right around $1000 they are indeed an investment. I personally believe they are worth it. The hardware is durable and my Mac laptop is going on seven years with no signs of slowing down. For me the deciding factor was the operating system. I have used Macs my entire life and for me it was a natural choice.</p>
<p>The nice thing about PCs are the price. At around $500 you can get a nicely equipped computer with decent software. For standard web browsing and word processing they are great. I can’t speak to the durability or reliability, but I know friends at ND who used the same PC laptop for the four years.</p>
<p>It really is a personal decision. For me the deciding factor was the operating system.</p>
<p>Alright. Money’s not a huge issue and I was leaning towards Mac so I think that’s the way I’m going to go. Thanks!</p>
<p>If you do go the Mac route be sure and purchase from the Apple Store and use the education discount. You just have to prove enrollment and you get up to $100 off on most systems. Software (like Office) is a bit pricey but once again, I think you can get an education discount at the Apple Store or through ND’s OIT sales.</p>