Week 1 of the quarter

The first week is always very stressful. New teachers, assignments, books, classes. It is so hard to figure out the syllabus and what is due and when and how. I find the first two weeks especially stressful, but as soon as I know what is expected and I have developed a routine, everything is fine. I like to but my books early but that does not work out well all the time. Sometimes books get changed at the last minute and I have had to return books before because shortly before the quarter started the book had changed. I usually try to buy my books used or I rent them because it is such a savings. Sometimes I am able to borrow a book from a class mate, which is always great. Some books are really expensive and it can add up. This quarter I had two books that were $300 and I was able to get them for a fraction of the price used. I am all for trying to reduce my student loans and books are a good way to do it.

Claudia (March #2)