maybe it's a sign that you need to get a different major!

Why so much hate on liberals? I have quite liberal political views, but I don't think it's ok for people to go around committing crimes. The mugger should have gotten help from the government, a charity, etc. so s/he wouldn't have to mug people.

Wow, you guys are so sympathetic. OP saved up forever to buy books to make a better future for himself and had his hard earnings ripped away from him and was probably hurt quite badly in the mugging, and you people have the nerve to tell him it's HIS fault for carrying cash? Seriously?! My GOD.

amazon.com they have every book and study thing you could possibly need for low prices.

socialism ^ taking from the people who rightfully deserve what they earn and "spreading the wealth" stealing for whatever reason isn't right, dear.

#10 - it doesn't matter if the lowlife has financial problems or not, it doesn't give him the right to mug anyone! Hope this lowlife attacks you next, see if you say the same!!!

debit or credit card and it would have been minimised. I would have sympathy but the OP was careless with their money. if I *must* carry large quantities of cash I split it and hide it. but I try never to pay cash for anything more than lunch, that is why we have plastic and the internet.

a "mega" purchase lol. and pip pip tata.

ever heard of banks?

That sucks..!