Pittsburgh 2011 Forum

[Peekay80]

I have seen a lot of people have success getting books at a reduced price via half.com or other online textbook outlets. I haven't ordered mine yet, just for the simple fact that I'd probably end up trying to read them, and then start regretting every minute of this.

[bport hopeful]

I have seen a lot of people have success getting books at a reduced price via half.com or other online textbook outlets. I haven't ordered mine yet, just for the simple fact that I'd probably end up trying to read them, and then start regretting every minute of this.

I would likely not do this. haha. I spent most of UG not doing assinged readings, I dont see myself jumping the gun into one of the most stressful years of my life.

[northwood]

you save some money on some books- but have to pay more for others. So its a wash, and depending on the seller you may be waiting for 4-14 business days

[Nanosoft]

Where can I find the text book list?

[northwood]

when you go on your my pitt- click on student center, then my personalizations, then go to enrollment then go to my weekly schedule- then click on the my weekly schedule tab. Near the top you will see a view textbook summary link. Click on that and if the professor has posted books you can see them.

[mhd08]

I would highly recommend half.com if you're trying to save money.

I bought all of my books new from the bookstore and amazon last fall and spent a ridiculous amount of money. for the spring, i bought all of them used on half.com and spent 1/4 the price and they were in really good condition for used books. if you look at the review of the book, they have a rating system for how used they are, from a few pages highlighted to torn up pages. the reviews were really accurate.

[bport hopeful]

Anyone moving in Monday?

[BarbellDreams]

Anyone moving in Monday?

I am!

Well, I am a 2L but I am technically moving to a new apartment 3 blocks away.

[northwood]

ill be moving in next weekend.

[DannyBoy31]

Quick question for any current students still involved with the forum. Do law students get a separate id card stating that they are law students (used for access to the law library or other relevant places) or is the general student id one gets from Panther Central sufficient for this? Thanks.

[Dr. Review]

Quick question for any current students still involved with the forum. Do law students get a separate id card stating that they are law students (used for access to the law library or other relevant places) or is the general student id one gets from Panther Central sufficient for this? Thanks.

general panther central one. that is all

[DannyBoy31]

Ok, thank you.

[DannyBoy31]

Anyone moving in Monday?

Just moved to the Burgh last week...starting to feel at home already.

[northwood]

those that just moved in. ill be in town next monday. who wants to get a drink?

[drs36]

Me! Been here all summer, so PM me or just post on here. Lot of nice happy hours to meet up at.

[bport hopeful]

Im moved in, but I went back to my hometown for a couple weeks to bum around. Ill be back prolly a week or more before class starts though. I love the city already, though I already knew that.

[gin]

I moved in monday but had no internet since sunday. I'm up for drinks north

[bport hopeful]

Ill be back in two weeks, getting excited. We'll have to catch a game or something sometime.

[northwood]

I moved in monday but had no internet since sunday. I'm up for drinks north

SOUNDS GOOD. I wont have internet until monday the 8th, so if you want to grab a few after then. im down.( i dont begin the fun of moving and unpacking until tomorrow).

ETA offer is good for anyone and everyone at pitt

[balzern]

I am not living in my apt until the 20th guess I am not in the cool people club :'(

[bport hopeful]

I am not living in my apt until the 20th guess I am not in the cool people club :'(

Im not gunna be in much sooner than that man. Hoping Ill have time to acclimate.

[balzern]

I am not living in my apt until the 20th guess I am not in the cool people club :'(

Im not gunna be in much sooner than that man. Hoping Ill have time to acclimate.

No worries man! As a Pittsburgh-er already I can help you out if you need anything! Also, the city is really not that bad to get around in and is pretty welcoming IMO.

[balzern]

Also, anyone know where most people get their groceries from?

[gin]

Also, anyone know where most people get their groceries from?

I've only gone twice but it get them from giant eagle. The first time I went to the one that's on wharton and the second time to the ellsworth one and I would recommend the one on wharton. It's in a nicer area and it's bigger

[mhd08]

Also, anyone know where most people get their groceries from?

I prefer Giant Eagle b/c of their Advantage Card. Everytime you spend $50 on groceries you get 10 cents off per gallon at GetGo, the Giant Eagle affiliated gas stations. GetGo is all over Pittsburgh so it's really convenient. Plus, I don't drive often so the 10 cents tends to accumulate into $1 or more, which is awesome when I'm driving 6 hours back home. There are other perks to the advantage card but I only use it for gas. I realize that I sound like a walking advertisement, but there ya go. Downside: you have to go on off hours unless you want to deal with horrendous crowds.