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Cassie is a recent graduate of Texas Christian University. While she studied biology in college, her other life passion is writing. She loves to share her knowledge about higher education through her writing, and she frequently challenges herself with creative writing projects as well.

10 Most Searched Music Theory Textbooks

Book lists By Cassie Garza December 2, 2022 Last Updated on September 29, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: buy textbooks, music theory, top 10 list No Comments

With a projected 10% job growth for music theory and composition degree holders, music education is thriving more than ever. While most people working in the industry hold a master’s degree, you’ll likely need music theory textbooks to get your associate’s and bachelor’s before it’s time for grad school.

Whether you want to compose music yourself, perform it, or both, you’ll need a good understanding of music theory. Over the next few minutes, you’ll learn all about the most popular textbooks on music theory that take you beyond your major scales.

9 Most Searched Linear Algebra Books

Book lists By Cassie Garza November 18, 2022 Last Updated on September 29, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: buy textbooks, linear algebra books, top 10 list No Comments

Not everyone is cut out to be a mathematician, but those who are deserve the best math textbooks out there. In subjects like linear algebra, it’s especially hard to find what the “best” looks like. Is it the book with the famous authors? How about the one with all the practice problems?

In this article, we’ll go over exactly what each of the most popular linear algebra textbooks has to offer. If you want a textbook that focuses on concepts more than proofs, we’ve got that. If you’re set on a book of practice problems, we’ve got that as well.

Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?

All about textbooks By Cassie Garza November 13, 2022 Last Updated on November 14, 2022 by Olivia Smith Tags: buy textbooks, cheap textbooks, textbook costs No Comments

For those asking “How much do college textbooks cost?” and “Why are textbooks so expensive?” we have the following shocking statistics. According to the data from College Board, college textbooks and materials cost more than $1,200 per year. That’s a lot of cash for books you’ll never use after you finish that class!

That’s not the only alarming statistic. With textbooks costing an average of $105.37 each, it’s no wonder why college students would rather get a lower grade in a class than shovel over hundreds of dollars every school year. The price of textbooks has mimicked the rise in tuition over the past couple of decades. Between 1977 and 2015, textbook costs have risen about 1,041%.

5 Best Extracurricular Activities for College in 2024

Study tips By Cassie Garza November 8, 2022 Last Updated on January 4, 2024 by Sammy Wilson Tags: buy textbooks, college, college application, extracurriculars No Comments

While college may be known for lecture halls and difficult exams, there is just as much learning happening outside of the classroom as inside. You enter college as a teenager and exit as an adult, so there must be something going on outside of math midterms and procrastinated essays.

As it turns out, college is all about making connections, throwing yourself into new settings, and finding opportunities you never could’ve imagined on your own. Much of that networking and growth does happen in lectures, study groups, and labs, much a better portion of it happens outside of that in extracurriculars.

Best-Paying Jobs in Major Chemicals

Career planning By Cassie Garza November 2, 2022 Last Updated on November 2, 2022 by Olivia Smith Tags: buy textbooks, career, chemistry, job No Comments

Working with chemicals isn’t for everyone, but for the people who do enjoy it—passion pays off. Those who love to learn about chemistry and work in a lab could find themselves at home in a variety of chemistry-related settings, depending on what they’d like to specialize in.

From biological to industrial, there are many jobs you can find in major chemicals. If you want to synthesize polymers for a biotechnology company, there are high-paying jobs for that. If you’re interested in medicine and chemistry, there are jobs for that. Just take a look:

8 Awesome Ideas on How to Celebrate Halloween in College

Campus Life By Cassie Garza October 14, 2022 Last Updated on October 18, 2024 by Abigail White Tags: halloween, Halloween in College, How to Celebrate Halloween No Comments

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It’s that time of year again—Halloween is right around the corner. While you might be in a dorm room instead of carving pumpkins at your parents’ house, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate! There’s plenty of opportunities to dress up, go to parties, or find other Halloween activities to do with your friends.

Depending on what activities you enjoy and how much money you’re willing to spend, you can throw a party yourself or participate in other Halloween adventures. This list will run through the best 8 ideas for how you can celebrate a college Halloween this year:

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