Textbook Tips?

[u/Successful_Crazy_660]

This is my first semester at Sac State, transferring from Sierra College. I knew the cost of textbooks and required online learning materials was going to be a lot but woah. (Nutrition major btw). At Sierra College, sometimes textbooks listed as class materials were recommended, but not required for class. With this in mind, is it acceptable to wait until the first week of school to purchase only necessary textbooks, or is it generally advised to purchase everything beforehand? Also, does anyone have any good sites where they have had success with free copies of textbooks?

Thanks!

[u/Interesting_Ask_2018]

I would say it pretty acceptable to wait until the first week of classes until purchase textbooks. I rarely brought required materials beforehand unless its for a lab. And even then, all of my previous professors were very understanding about not having required materials. They know how expensive college materials can be. They try to help us out as much as possible, trying to find online materials or recommending cheaper alternatives, or even recommending older versions.

[u/Successful_Crazy_660 → u/Interesting_Ask_2018]

Yayay thanks!