With
the summer started, I had hoped to get a little break and enjoy it with the
kiddos. Oh no! But the good news is, I do get the opportunity for advanced
placement in my current university’s nursing program. And by advanced
placement, I mean only half of their program. I just have to work like a mad
woman these next seven weeks in order to make that happen. Our nursing
orientation was the end of May and oh how I had forgotten all the costs of
nursing school. Geesh!! I’m so thankful to have most of everything and don’t
have to buy a majority of it, but I was still shocked to see the ridiculous
amount of books that are “required”. Especially now that I know that some of
those that are “required” I will only open twice.
Up
until I came to this university, I had never entertained the thought of renting
textbooks. However, it is an option a lot of students here go for. I don’t know
if it’s because the majority are military and are looking for ways to cut
corners, or what. I had asked several friends if you could actually save that
much money, considering even when you sell books back, you get nowhere near
what you paid for it. The prices were shocking. To rent a book that cost me
almost 300 dollars in my one of my science courses, only cost 50-something to
rent for the semester through the company a friend used.
I
was actually looking into that company when I got the opportunity to look into
another and was hooked! The company is called Campus Book Rentals and there
are so many things that I’m especially impressed with from them.
First of all the
benefits can’t be beat. The savings of 40-90 percent off textbooks is
astounding. I don’t have to worry about shipping costs because it’s free both
ways. Another worry I initially had is the way I read and go through my text. I
like to highlight as I go and come back to those parts to study and make notes
and cards to study. I thought for sure I couldn’t do that if I was renting the
book. With Campus Book Rentals you can certainly highlight in the books!
They also have a 30-day risk-free return option that I happen to love. I don’t
know how many times I’ve gotten into a classroom and the instructor has pointed
to a different text that may be more helpful or that they like more. They have
flexible renting periods for the more non-traditional student—awesome. The best
part about them is that with every rental, they make a donation to Operation
Smile.
I’m a HUGE
believer in Operation Smile and love this foundation. I’m sure you may have
heard of it in passing, but if not, it is an organization that offers cleft lip and palate surgeries for families that could not otherwise afford it. Coming from a
medical background, I know how important this surgery is. The condition causes serious complications in feeding newborns. They are most likely unable
to suck effectively and a lot of the time, milk may be forced up and expelled
through the nose. It’s a very sad thing for an infant. The only treatment is
surgical repair. Operation Smile has been a God send for so many families.
Operation Smile
isn’t the only organization that Campus Book Rentals has offered support for.
According to their website, the Make a Difference Program also set aside 90,000
in textbook scholarships to be distributed.
Aside from the benefits, the work
they put in on the side that shows me they are more than just another company
is what has drawn me to them, what I look for in a company, and why I’m sharing
with you. I know many of you that rent textbooks and from whom, so I don’t
think looking into these folks could hurt J
And if you don’t
rent textbooks or have any reservations about it, may I ask you what exactly
you think you are doing when you buy a textbook and then sell it back at the
end of semester? Overpriced rental is what it sounds like to me! J Still on the
fence? Go over and check them out for yourself. http://campusbookrentals.com/
Hope ya’ll have a
great day, and I hope to get a break from studying again soon so I can share a
few things!
****This is
a sponsored post by Campus Book Rentals, whom I’m very happy to work with, as I
believe very firmly in their ideals. In no way has this had an effect on my
opinion or values. Thanks so much for
visiting them and helping me earn textbook credit for nursing school!***
