After a long, eventful Labor Day weekend, I think most people were worn out by the time Labor Day actually rolled around. Three days at the lake or hanging out with family had most people in the office done with all the festivities by about Monday. It just so happens that Monday was also National “Read a Book” Day; perfect for a nice day off. We put together a list of some of our office favorites that we were home reading this past holiday.
Chris: Maniac McGee
Matt: Into the Wild
Kelsey: The Rolling Stone Interviews
- The greatest interviews with the greatest rock stars, movie stars, and cultural icons–uncensored and unfiltered–are published together in one remarkable volume in celebration of “Rolling Stones” 40th anniversary.
Sean: Run Like an Antelope; On the Road with Phish
Katherine: Eat, Pray, Love
Brett: No One Here Gets Out Alive
- A portrait of Jim Morrison is based on seven years of research and tells the story behind his musical genius, worship of darkness, rejection of all forms of authority, and tragic death when his life spun out of control, in a new edition of the compelling biography honoring the thirty-fifth anniversary of the singer’s death.
Kelsey the Intern
I am reading Calculus
Back to school is a stressful and exciting time for everyone whether you are entering college, starting high school, or heading back on the elementary school bus. What most of us don’t think about, however, is the millions of school kids in America that can’t afford new items like dependable book bags, notebooks, and pencils. In many cases school supplies list can amount up to $200 extra; a feat which is unreachable for many underprivileged families.
This back to school season, we encourage you to donate your old items like books, book bags, and art supplies as well as new items like pens, pencils, and paper. If you don’t have reading materials to donate try purchasing discount books at thrift stores, goodwill, or clearance books on eCampus.
We also recommend a giving spirit with everything you do to gear up for back to school. Many companies include donations to a variety of charities with every purchase. For example, eCampus is sponsoring 4 clean water initiatives in northern Ethiopia. Find out your favorites and start feeling good about yourself with the choices you make.
Nikki the Intern
I am reading Accounting
As a student in college I am always using books, whether it be for class or just for fun reading. I’ve recently stumbled upon some alternative uses for any extra reading material you might be finished with or just have laying around.
Furniture gets dirty in college so new clean stuff is always good to have. Check out this pic of some furniture made out of old books.
Old books as art. Creative minds can create some crazy stuff, check out this book art.
And if you are like me and don’t have time to do something creative with your books, sell them back to eCampus.com for cash.
SeanJohn
I am reading Understanding Human Communication
How To be a CheapSkate
As I’ve finally reached my senior year in college I get a chance to look back at some of the extremes I have gone to save a little extra cash (anything helps!). I’ve always made any effort to save that seemed like a decent option. With that said I’ll let you in on a few tips for making it out of college with some cash.
Firstly, don’t eat out if you can avoid it, you can save tons by just going to the grocery store and you can create anything you want.
Buy or even rent your textbooks online at eCampus.com you can often save over 50% and you never have to wait in a line or even leave your couch.
Ride a bike, don’t get caught spending 200 dollars for a parking pass when you can ride, get exercise, and usually park right next to the door you’re entering.
Find the cheap or free entertainment options around your campus. Concerts, comedy shows, and free movies are often part of your campus’ activity schedule. Also rent movies if your trying to save its either $9 a person or $2.50(or FREE from your library!) for the movie, you decide.
Use Freeware instead of paying for software when available, programs suites such as OpenOffice (similar to MS Office) are compatible and work well. Downloading freeware can be dangerous though so research thoroughly before downloading.
The best tip I have to offer any college student trying to figure out money problems is to BUDGET. Set a plan and stick to it. Try something like Judy Lawrence’s The Budget Kit: The Common Cents Money Management Workbook. It will help you get your spending under control and create a budget, and trust me the sooner the better.
SeanJohn
I am reading Communicating at Work
I thought that it would be a great idea to start highlighting books that our visitors have been fortunate enough to have gotten published. Today’s (and the first ever) book in the spotlight comes from professor Perry Binder who describes his work as an “offbeat, funny book for all students”; Check it out!
For more great deals on new and used books and textbooks, keep going to eCampus!
SeanJohn
