I just finished up my "minimester" today, a 16 week course condensed into 12 days. It's pretty intense, but it's a great feeling when it is done. I start back on the 18th.
Fortunately, since I've taken summer and winter courses, I only need three more classes for my Associates degree. I am re-taking a class I got a D in my freshman year, because that crushed my GPA. So, I only need two books, so it will not cost me much. But like Al and Martin mentioned, BUYING BOOKS SUCKS!!!