Sunday 27 January 2008

Top Tip

Buying books for college is just one of the many expenses that is a drain on my resources. If I lived on campus there would be more of an option to use the library resources. Unfortunately the core reading for courses is available only on a 3 day loan and, as I am only in once a week, it is a major (as well as expensive) task to borrow college books. What I might otherwise spend on train fare to return books within the borrowing period, I therefore spend on buying the most essential reading (but wish that I could buy more).

One helpful tip I have for anyone else in the same position is to set up an account on Amazon where you can create a wish list. Once you do so, you can then send it out to everyone in my address book who may want to support your through your training. It's an idea you may want to consider.

In addition to wish list, you can also get a 5% discount on books but only if you have an NUS card - so it is worth investing in one if you buy online regularly or even semi-regularly!