Presenter Information

OE Week

Location

College of Aviation, Daytona Beach Campus

Start Date

6-3-2024 11:00 AM

End Date

6-3-2024 1:00 PM

Description

A table will be set up in the College of Aviation atrium to share information and play games with students relating to textbook affordability and open education resources.

Follow @ERAUHuntLibrary on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to play anywhere and receive updates.

Cost Comparison Contest

Many students across the U.S. find themselves with the tough decision of choosing between buying textbooks or food. This can cause students additional financial, physical, and mental stress. What does the comparison between food versus textbooks look like, though.

The following food items were chosen because of their popularity with ERAU students, college students in general, and to offer a range of price options. While some of the items may not be as nutritious or could be considered a splurge, they might offer a student comfort in the form of a tasty snack, caffeine, or easy calories.

Question: How many Maruchan Instant Lunch Ramen Cup, Starbucks Grande Iced Shaken Espresso, or Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches could you buy with the amount of money that U.S. students spends, on average, on textbooks each semester?

Rules and Regulations:

The first person to guess closest to the item amount, using a whole number, will win for each category. Therefore, it is possible to win one category or all three. The winner will be announced via social media on 3/8/24. Winners will receive a $10 gift card to the ERAU Bookstore for each category won.

Submit answers here by 11:59 PM 3/7/24: https://erau.libwizard.com/f/TextbookCostComparison

Must be an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student to play.

ANSWER

Thank you for participating in our Open Education Week contest! Here are the answers to the question we asked Monday:

U.S. students spend, on average, $457 on textbooks each semester.

Local cost of Maruchan Instant Lunch Ramen Cup: $0.48 – 952 Ramen Cups

Local cost of a Starbucks Grande Iced Shaken Espresso: $4.45 – 102 Coffees

Local cost of Chick-Fil-A Sandwich: $5.19 – 88 Sandwiches

Winners will be contacted by email.

If you or some one you know needs food assistance at ERAU, check Sodexo's Swipe Out Hunger through daytonabeach.erau.edu/campus-life/dining or the on-campus food pantry and other resources here: campusgroups.erau.edu/efh/resources/.

For more information on the Open & Affordable Textbook Initiative, huntlibrary.erau.edu/services/open-and-affordable-textbooks.

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Info and Games - College of Aviation

College of Aviation, Daytona Beach Campus

A table will be set up in the College of Aviation atrium to share information and play games with students relating to textbook affordability and open education resources.

Follow @ERAUHuntLibrary on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to play anywhere and receive updates.

Cost Comparison Contest

Many students across the U.S. find themselves with the tough decision of choosing between buying textbooks or food. This can cause students additional financial, physical, and mental stress. What does the comparison between food versus textbooks look like, though.

The following food items were chosen because of their popularity with ERAU students, college students in general, and to offer a range of price options. While some of the items may not be as nutritious or could be considered a splurge, they might offer a student comfort in the form of a tasty snack, caffeine, or easy calories.

Question: How many Maruchan Instant Lunch Ramen Cup, Starbucks Grande Iced Shaken Espresso, or Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches could you buy with the amount of money that U.S. students spends, on average, on textbooks each semester?

Rules and Regulations:

The first person to guess closest to the item amount, using a whole number, will win for each category. Therefore, it is possible to win one category or all three. The winner will be announced via social media on 3/8/24. Winners will receive a $10 gift card to the ERAU Bookstore for each category won.

Submit answers here by 11:59 PM 3/7/24: https://erau.libwizard.com/f/TextbookCostComparison

Must be an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student to play.

ANSWER

Thank you for participating in our Open Education Week contest! Here are the answers to the question we asked Monday:

U.S. students spend, on average, $457 on textbooks each semester.

Local cost of Maruchan Instant Lunch Ramen Cup: $0.48 – 952 Ramen Cups

Local cost of a Starbucks Grande Iced Shaken Espresso: $4.45 – 102 Coffees

Local cost of Chick-Fil-A Sandwich: $5.19 – 88 Sandwiches

Winners will be contacted by email.

If you or some one you know needs food assistance at ERAU, check Sodexo's Swipe Out Hunger through daytonabeach.erau.edu/campus-life/dining or the on-campus food pantry and other resources here: campusgroups.erau.edu/efh/resources/.

For more information on the Open & Affordable Textbook Initiative, huntlibrary.erau.edu/services/open-and-affordable-textbooks.

 

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