1. Timing. Honestly, it doesn't really matter when you buy your textbooks but there are a few things to be aware of. If you wait until after classes start (like me) you'll be completely sure you're getting the right books but the lines will be obnoxiously long. If you buy them before classes start you won't have to worry about waiting in a long line but there is always a chance that the teacher has changed the required books so be aware of that as well.
2. Bring a friend. It doesn't have to be a friend, it could be a family member, or pretty much anyone you can convince to come with you. I had four classes I needed to buy textbooks for and I take sciences so I have a lot of heavy textbooks. I'm sure I looked pathetic carrying all those books by myself today and I know it would have been a million times easier if I brought someone along to help me. Lesson learnt, textbooks are heavy and hard to carry; especially when you are like me and have no upper body strength.
3. Be aware of money. Everyone knows textbooks are expensive so make sure you have enough money. The problem I came across was that although I had enough money in my account my card had a limit that stopped me from being able to buy everything I needed. I got my limit increased so now I'll be able to go back and buy what I couldn't today. Before you go to make a big purchase know if your card has a limit and if it does make sure the limit is big enough that you can buy what you need to.
Overall things went pretty well. Everything was easy to find and the cashiers were nice. I'll be going back tomorrow though to get the stuff I couldn't today. Situations like today really make me understand how useless I am when it comes to adult matters but I'm learning so it's okay.
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