OKay, so as most of you have already guessed-this post is about the cost of college textbooks. I am heading back to school this semester which is a HUGE blessing and I am so excited to be working towards my teaching degree so that I am able to teach preschoolers :)
HOWEVER, I am in the middle of purchasing my textbooks and I cannot believe the ridiculous cost for each one. By the way, did I mention that two out of my four classes are requiring THREE TEXTBOOKS each?!?! They have this new option out where a student can "rent" their textbooks for the semester. It's a great idea and one that I will probably take advantage of. The "catch" to renting your textbooks is of course you don't get to keep them and they are due on or before a set date at the end of the semester. While I don't have a problem with these two stipulations, I do however, have an issue with the renting price being so high. For example, one of my books (used-never buy new) retails for $102 but to rent the book I still have to pay $61! WHAT??? Yes, I understand this is half the cost BUT I don't get the option to sell it back at the end of the semester AND I am RENTING the book! So, where does this leave me now? Well, I have four classes this semester and will need approx. nine books total for said classes bringing my grand total to almost $400 to RENT my textbooks! AHHHHHHHH :-O
Thank you Lord that you provide for ALL OF MY NEEDS and thank you that I am able to earn an education and although I am not pleased with having to spend A LOT of money on my textbooks-thank you Father that the money is there and I am prepared for my first day of school. In Jesus name, Amen.
