<p>Hey all,
Spring semester starts the week after this upcoming one. I got the list of books I'll need and was wondering if the list they provide students with online is 100%. I don't want to buy and rent the books and then get the class syllabi only to see that the list changed and some books aren't needed. So is it safe to just go ahead this week?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I’d attend at least one class before buying books. I think you could always return things within a certain timeframe, though.</p>
<p>I don’t think the booklist will be subject to considerable change but emailing your professor for a quick confirmation will not hurt, if you need the assurance.</p>
<p>Depends on the class honestly. For example, I’m taking a class on the Arabian Nights that has about 10 required books and 5 optional. I’m waiting for a syllabus before buying anything just to be sure. Plus since students get free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime, it won’t be a huge deal if I wait. For your math/science classes, those books you probably do need. However, you can save a lot of money by buying older editions. First see if the professor assigns problems from the book, because if they do, you will need the latest edition. However, if they just use the textbook for teaching/material review purposes, you can probably get away with an older edition.</p>
<p>Amazon = Awesome. For one class, I got books that would’ve been $110 total used at the Cornell Store for $58 total on Amazon Marketplace.</p>