Read the following paragraph and answer the question. Give ONLY the answer, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Answer: <most likely answer, as short as possible>.

Paragraph: But thank god i only had one class for Friday . Oh yea , before i went to American Government , i got there early so i went to a bookstore around and buy the books that i needed . When i got back , i just chilled around for a moment and i think i played some ping pong . Then i set off to find the Student Employment Office and know where do i start to work .

Question: What may be the reason for going to the bookstore instead of straight to class ?
They had enough time to get something done .
Arrive early, buy needed books.