Packing for college is a huge task. There are so many different things to think about, from clothing and accessories to bedding and kitchen items. On top of this, there are the materials and resources needed for your actual studies. If you are starting to search for items for your course, then it’s a good idea to consider buying second-hand books. Here are some reasons why.
It’s Less Wasteful
If everyone bought new books for their course each year this would be a huge waste of resources. Churning out new copies when the ones that people bought a few years ago are perfectly good still is unnecessary and not environmentally friendly. The books from a few years ago will likely be completely relevant still, so it’s much better to use these and save them from getting thrown away.
Save Money
New college coursebooks can be super expensive. Big, heavy textbooks written by professors and researchers often cost a lot of money when new, but buying them second-hand means they are much more affordable. There’s no reason you need to have new ones, so it’s great to choose the more eco-friendly, cost-effective option.
