Mann: Getting around overpriced textbooks - Joanna Mann, Daily Emerald

It’s a decision between hurting your wallet and hurting your GPA. Students who decide against buying their textbooks know that there is a good chance of their grade being affected in the long run, but it’s a risk many are forced to take. extbook prices can also keep students from graduating on time. According to one college study, 47.6 percent of students admitted to taking fewer classes per term in order to save money for course materials. When registering for the next term’s courses, students often take into account which classes require pricey textbooks and which ones require no outside materials. Even if one class is more major relevant, all else being equal, the more affordable course is often what students end up picking. https://www.dailyemerald.com/opinion/mann-getting-around-overpriced-textbooks/article_e01e05ba-5f9c-11e9-b0da-27b0eeed9989.html