by greg on February 1, 2012
Entrance to the Rice University campus (Photo by Jeffrey Cooper)
Rice University is a private research educational institution located in Houston, Texas. The school was founded in 1912 and has a student population of just over 6,000. The school’s sports teams are called the Rice Owls. Students at private schools always need options when it comes to purchasing their textbooks. Since Rice is a smaller school, there aren’t a ton of local places to go. But here is some information on where Rice students should look in the Houston area and online for textbooks:
The Rice University Official Bookstore located right inside the Ley Student Center is the main campus textbook provider for Rice students and faculty. The store has an inventory of every book and course materials for every class offered at the university, and the store can order any materials it does not already have in its possession. Their used books and rental options can save you lots of money. Save up to 25% by purchasing used books, up to 50% by renting your books, and up to 60% when you go for e-books. These e-books are available instantly via download. Other items in stock include tons of Owls gear for the die-hard sports fan as well as a selection of software titles and school supplies.
Textbook Madness is an online service providing textbook classifieds to Rice University students. You can easily go on the site and list your books along with a price. If another students should find your listing and is interested in buying your books, you will be contacted and can then arrange a deal on the books. You can also shop for yourself and browse tons of used books at great prices. This site is a perfect way to save money on your textbooks.
Textbook Brokers at 4635 Calhoun Road in downtown Houston has a great selection of textbooks for all college students going to school in the Houston area. Their stock includes tons of new and used textbooks, plus you can sell your old books to the store and collect some cash on the spot. They have online ordering options as well for your convenience.
Half Price Books at 2537 University Boulevard in downtown Houston is another good place to check out for your textbooks. Their prices tend to run lower than most bookstores, and their collection of used books is quite comprehensive. As a Rice student, you should be able to find either some of the course materials you need or a cool new leisure book to read and get your mind off school for a bit.
by greg on January 31, 2012
Penn State University campus (Photo by William F. Yurasko)
The Pennsylvania State University, more commonly called Penn State or PSU, is a major public university based in University Park, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls over 40,000 students on its flagship campus. Established in 1855, Penn State’s sports teams are known as the Nittany Lions. Since PSU is such a large school, students need options when buying the books for their classes. The following stores offer a variety of textbook options on and around the Penn State campus:
Barnes & Noble at The Penn State University Bookstore is the official university bookstore on campus. It is conveniently located inside the Bookstore Building at 1 Pollock Road in University Park. The staff at this bookstore ensures that students get the right materials they need for their classes. They offer a variety of pricing options for students on new, used, and rental books. Are you a die-hard Nittany Lions fan? You can purchase tons of PSU clothing, apparel, and souvenir items here along with loads of school supplies and some computer software at reduced prices for students. E-books are available as well.
Open seven days a week, the Student Book Store at 330 East College Avenue in State College is a terrific destination for new and used PSU textbooks. The selection is enormous and there are lots of opportunities to rent your textbooks. Full refunds are available on books if they are returned before a specified deadline each semester. If you are also looking for variety when it comes to PSU Nittany Lions gear, this store is jam-packed with almost any kind of item you can imagine. Their staff will get you outfitted in something cool and out the door quickly so you can show off your support ASAP.
Webster’s Bookstore Cafe is a nice smaller bookshop option if you want to shop at a less hectic. It’s at 128 South Allen Street in State College. They tend to have more used textbooks available than other stores, so you’re almost guaranteed to walk out with more money on you than if you shopped elsewhere. They also have delicious coffee to get your mind in gear for classes in the morning. Plus browse their selection of other general titles and pick up a novel if you’re feeling like doing some leisure reading.
Got Used Bookstore at 206 East College Avenue is a great locally owned and operated bookstore serving PSU students and faculty. The name of the store is correct in implying that it has plenty of used books for sale. But you can rent practically any textbook on their shelves as well. The store has a tremendous reputation as it has served students in the area since 1923.
