Not only is it a source of anxiety of wanting to save as much money as possible, but it also it is a concern that I am starting at a disadvantage and having to work harder when I cannot buy a textbook for a class.

The cost of course materials has had a significant impact on my educational progress. In several instances, I’ve had to delay purchasing textbooks or access codes because they were simply too expensive. This sometimes meant falling behind in readings or assignments, which made it harder to keep up with the course and affected my performance. I’ve also had to rely on borrowing materials from classmates, sharing textbooks, or searching for free resources online, which isn’t always reliable or efficient.

I didn’t actually buy book required for my prerequisite classes and often read summaries off of internet for class discussion because I could only afford to buy books of my major.

I have chosen to take different courses and considered dropping courses because the textbooks were too expensive for me to afford.

It has held me back from taking more courses and doing school clubs because I need to work.