<p>Anyone here started searching? I'm a transfer student. With one year of college under my belt, the lesson I learned is that we should get the books we need as early as possible. But before we do that, we must confirm the book that will be used for the course. At times, the professor may change the textbook due to a newer edition or whatever. </p>
<p>Once we arrive on campus, it'll be August 19th. Classes start on the 25th. Not that much time in between to get our books considering the fact that we'll be busy during orientation. Yes the bookstore is convenient, but it is also expensive. Yes they sell used books, but they can a) run out by the time we get there or b) still expensive. The biggest issue is cost. If we go to places like half.com, we can save a chunk of money. Just my personal experience. </p>
<p>Perhaps we can check up on the books we need for next year and post it here so we can possibly get a head start? Just a thought.</p>
<p>i usually buy it from the bookstore (hopefully NOT wrapped) then return it during the first week of classes after the professor has confirmed the book, and i bought it on half.com/ebay/other cheap way to get books and have received the book. i also go to the library to check out books that we have to read for class (and see if they have it at the public lib too) since the books might get recalled...</p>
<p>I just checked with the bookstore. They told me that most of the books for the next semester are still in the process of being determined. So the majority of the books that will be used are still unknown.</p>