This week has been a bit of a haze for me, but at some point I picked up another course packet and had a panic attack shortly thereafter. Or maybe the panic attack came after I saw the price of one of my textbooks. I am not sure.
What is certain is that the History of Love and Marriage class has won the contest for the most monstrous course packet ever.
At $61, it rivals an entire ream of printer paper but only holds roughly 35 readings.
I dropped Survey of Acting in favor of Music Appreciation, which I think will suit me and my insane load much better. I went to the bookstore to pick up the textbook, only to find it was one of those shrink-wrapped deals. The pack contained a smallish textbook and 2 music CDs — for $103. “You’ve got to be fucking kidding me,” I said to the bookshelf. I promptly went home and ordered the text and CDs from Amazon and, even with expedited shipping, it only cost a mere $65 and change. Screw you, textbook racketeers.
If you only see me on the weekends, you now know why.
Expand for comparison shots of the monstrous packet.
3 comments
wow.
that’s just ridiculous.
hope the reading is interesting at least.
Pea, I wish I could say the readings are interesting, but the first three have not been interesting or illuminating and only some-what bearable. Such is my track record with courses having anything to do with ‘marriage’.
On the upside, though, the instructor for this class kicks much ass and lectures are very much enjoyable.
At least this semester will improve my speed reading abilities!