College Costs Rising

That was a no brainer- everyone knows that the costs of college are rising. My tuition went up $2,000-$3,000USD this year, and what's more, they want over $800 for my books this semester. If you have some kind of a smart brain, you would think of some other alternatives, and there are smarter alternatives. Those darned college kids, using their brains... I go to www.amazon.com and purchase my books, but I have heard of and seen other good sites.


Amazon.com asked for $295 when Penn State wants $650 for textbooks, minus lab equipment.


Something is wrong here- it seems like extortion! That is exactly what it is. The rental service is a good idea (from the Penn State bookstore) if you plan on chucking the book after the semester ends, and don't want to deal with the hassle of selling it yourself. The bookstore is realizing that students are going elsewhere to buy their books. Their answer to this crisis? raise prices on their textbooks.


Now that I am no longer a resident, I am going elsewhere to buy my supplies. If I need batteries or cough drops, I'd consider going into the Penn State store. They want an arm and a leg to frame your diploma (something like $250+) and Jo Anns or Michaels will do it for around $90, and produce a similar finish.


They take enough from your tuition costs. Don't buy your books from the university.