lilamumutrash 1,782 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Uhm... I just started being a college student, and I'm looking for advice about books... I'm thinking of not buying books, and just do some xerox, or do something other than buying since those books are expensive...Aside from tuition, it is one of the expensive things for school... I am also thinking of just having the soft file of those books, if I can ever find some...Like pdf files, so I am also looking for sites where I can download educational e-books... Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussySlayedByTzuyu 7,430 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I heard you can buy pdf files of those books online.. It’s cheaper.. and you can study them on your phone/laptop.. I do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Aya! 12,092 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'm studying chemical engineering and textbooks are hella expensive, so I usually download it from libgen.org, type the name of the book or the doi code and you'll get your book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitchseeker 4,921 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Another free option I did if I couldn't find them online was to borrow them from the library if they had them. My school's library had textbooks specifically at a certain place you had to go to and they'd give you a time limit for how long you could keep it and only within the building (dunno if it might be the same for you). It worked out ok since the time limit was 3 hours and it helped me focus because I knew I had to focus and get my stuff done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum 1,932 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 If none of the above suggestions work you could always try buying them second hand. When I was at uni the class above me on my course always sold their second-hand books onto us for cheap after they were finished with them and we did the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilamumutrash 1,782 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I heard you can buy pdf files of those books online.. It’s cheaper.. and you can study them on your phone/laptop.. I do thatYes.. I know that.. And thats the first thing I did for searching for books.. Thats why Im lookinh for sites.. Thanks.. :DI'm studying chemical engineering and textbooks are hella expensive, so I usually download it from libgen.org, type the name of the book or the doi code and you'll get your bookThanks.. Anyways, I tried visiting the site but it is not loading or available.. Another free option I did if I couldn't find them online was to borrow them from the library if they had them. My school's library had textbooks specifically at a certain place you had to go to and they'd give you a time limit for how long you could keep it and only within the building (dunno if it might be the same for you). It worked out ok since the time limit was 3 hours and it helped me focus because I knew I had to focus and get my stuff done. Thanks.. But for me, it is hella tiring and time consuming to go to library.. Sorry... But I had to say thaf Im lazy.. Hahaha.. But thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Eight 6,542 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You could try a textbook exchange or buying off previous students, it is usually cheaper http://www.student2student.com/university-map.html Oh and Google Books has a lot of books up for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussySlayedByTzuyu 7,430 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yes.. I know that.. And thats the first thing I did for searching for books.. Thats why Im lookinh for sites.. Thanks.. :D Thanks.. Anyways, I tried visiting the site but it is not loading or available.. Thanks.. But for me, it is hella tiring and time consuming to go to library.. Sorry... But I had to say thaf Im lazy.. Hahaha.. But thanks.. Just search up online. search something like PDF files for textbook/books. School pdf files. or something.. goodluck finding for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Aya! 12,092 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks.. Anyways, I tried visiting the site but it is not loading or available.. yup I try opening the site but it's not working for me also, maybe the site is currently down but you can use this site also, try this one http://gen.lib.rus.ec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Grey 2,400 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 http://www.thriftbooks.com/cheap online shop with used books, I think they also have textbooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilamumutrash 1,782 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 If none of the above suggestions work you could always try buying them second hand. When I was at uni the class above me on my course always sold their second-hand books onto us for cheap after they were finished with them and we did the same.Oh.. Yeah... Thanks.. Thats a good idea.. I didnt think of that.. But maybe they do not have the same book...uhm.. Thanks anyways.. Ill try.. :D You could try a textbook exchange or buying off previous students, it is usually cheaper http://www.student2student.com/university-map.html Oh and Google Books has a lot of books up for free Thanks.. But there's buying thingy... Hahahaha.. I was looking for free.. Hahaha.. Thanks anyway.. I shouldve said it beforehand.. Just search up online. search something like PDF files for textbook/books. School pdf files. or something.. goodluck finding for itThanks for your concern.. yup I try opening the site but it's not working for me also, maybe the site is currently down but you can use this site also, try this one http://gen.lib.rus.ec/ Yeah.. It is now working.. Thanks. A big thanks.. http://www.thriftbooks.com/cheap online shop with used books, I think they also have textbooks.Thanks.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillyweeds 1,497 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I would try searching your library website, if they have a request it program you can get them to hold the book for you. I think it might be a hassle, but it's also one of the easiest, no strings attached options. Just stop by on your way to class after getting the librarians to hold the book. Also, I bookmarked this link from tumblr that has some options for ~free pdfs online. The list was made in 2013, but the links still work: http://unicornjackedup.tumblr.com/post/50280907548/owlsinparis-referencesforartists Good luck! College books are expensive as hell, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilamumutrash 1,782 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I would try searching your library website, if they have a request it program you can get them to hold the book for you. I think it might be a hassle, but it's also one of the easiest, no strings attached options. Just stop by on your way to class after getting the librarians to hold the book. Also, I bookmarked this link from tumblr that has some options for ~free pdfs online. The list was made in 2013, but the links still work: http://unicornjackedup.tumblr.com/post/50280907548/owlsinparis-referencesforartists Good luck! College books are expensive as hell, lol. Wow... That's the thing what I am looking for.. I think my searching skills is kinda becoming poorer nowadays.. Thanks.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumpling 104 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 if you're willing to save money and stick around a bit go to the library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still 353 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You can try searching for the pdf files on torrent sites, like kickass or piratebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,634 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I bought most of my books from Amazon, or I check them out from the library's Reserve section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilamumutrash 1,782 Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 if you're willing to save money and stick around a bit go to the library I'll try...Thanks... :D You can try searching for the pdf files on torrent sites, like kickass or piratebay. I tried but can't find them...But I found some, but old versions... :'( I bought most of my books from Amazon, or I check them out from the library's Reserve section. Thanks... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoshLuxe 689 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Book Tornado. You search your book and they give you the prices for renting/buying from every site that has the book. So you can compare prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondry 2,511 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanking god for my uni where you only have to pay for the photocopy price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyami 642 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 If you only need a few chapters from I book, I suggest going to your school library and scan it. That's how I did it atleast. They said we need to read chapter 5,6 and 8 or something from a book that costed like 50$. Lol smh.. Every book that was needed in class, there needed to be at least 1 copy in the library that you couldn't take home Just scanned it inside the library (made sure the librarian was on a coffee break) and made a nice pdf file from it (my school got an Adobe Reader X license or something, it was really nice for organizing the right pages and stuff) and our whole class used it and everyone saved 50$! (and it was legal, since it was for studying purposes only, heheheh ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanki 145 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 half.com saved me in the book department. There's usually no difference in an edition or two that is old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttokboki 32 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 here's a huge list of sites that offer free textbook pdfs! http://www.reddit.com/r/trackers/comments/hrgmv/tracker_with_pdfsebooks_of_college_textbooks/c1xrq44 another option is that if your professor writes down the exact chapters you need for the class on the schedule, there's places you can download free trials of books for a certain number of days and you can just screenshot them! that's what i did for my calculus class haha good luck at university! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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