Back-to-School Tips: Buy Used University/College Textbooks for Cheap

Another semester starting: buy your used textbooks before classes officially start. Don’t wait until the first day. Get ahead weeks in advance by finding your textbooks canada online.



We at locazU want to help you because we’ve all been there and know how chaotic school life can be…especially that first week of classes. That’s why we want to make life simple for you. We are an online resource for students to buy and sell used textbooks for realistic prices. We even have a blog with advice on school and life. Plus you can share lecture notes and upcoming events at your campus.



Your back to school Prep List



We’ve made this helpful to-do list to get you ready for that busy first week back-to-school. We like you, you like us. You can always thank us later! Let’s see:



• - Buy or activate your student transit card before classes start. You want to make it to your first day of class, right? Good. So go to campus a week ahead of time, get your photo taken for your student card, and activate it. Don’t blame the bus driver. If you need to buy the monthly bus pass (works out to be way cheaper than daily transfers), buy it before the start of the classes. September is a busy month, and vendors often run out. Keep your receipt for tax time; it’s tax deductable.

• If you drive, buy your parking pass. There’s usually a limited supply of student parking passes. Get them before they’re gone. Or, to save on gas-money and reduce your carbon footprint, organize a carpool with other students.



• Get your college/university textbook list online. Many instructors post which textbooks are needed ahead of time. Check your email. Check department websites. Find the best prices on textbooks…start with locazu.com, the UBC Bookstore price beater !



• Find online freebies and computer software to help you get ready and organized.



• Map out your class locations and times. Check your classes, room locations and times. Look up campus maps online. It’ll save your some stress.



All this prep will pay off. You’ll have more time to really enjoy that first week of classes. There are lots of campus activities, games, music, good food and more. Get ready for free stuff. Meet new people and make friends.



Start to check off your back-to-school list: Check out locazu.com online. Find the used textbook you need, or create a wish list of the textbooks you need. Trade textbooks with other students at your school or other schools. It’s all free and easy and if you want to sell, just head over to UBC buyback.