To Buy First Year Books Before Classes Start Or Not? That is the question

[Ifellinapothole]

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or wait till orientation?



thanks

 

[Kazema]

I've always been told to wait for orientation. If your school has big sib/little sib or something like that they'll tell you what you should buy. Plus apparently joining certain clubs will get you free books or flashcards and such.

 

[divinity09]

i always bought my books early in undergrad from online sources, etc. to get them WAY cheaper. however, when i arrived at med school, the 2nd years told us what we needed, and it turned out i used even less than that. there will be a few books that you definitely use (i.e. anatomy and your clinical skills book), but it's safe to wait for your books, especially since they print out your notes at most schools now.

one person's input.

-Aaron

 

[box29]

Some schools distribute the first year booklist before school starts. However, it's better to know what your really going to use rather than buy everything.