Now that the semester has begun, many students are anxious to get out and explore the West Long Branch area. However, sometimes things can get a little expensive, and as college students, it may be necessary to save as much money as possible. Being a student pays off tremendously, as many locations offer discounts to students just by showing your school ID.
If you’re looking to grab a bite off campus, there are plenty of locations that can satisfy your appetite. Bubbakoo’s Burritos offer student meals for only $7 and include options like tacos, mini nachos, or a bean burrito. All meals come with a fountain drink as well.
If you are looking to take a break from your schoolwork and catch a movie, AMC theatres, located inside the Monmouth Mall, has special student pricing every day.
As students, everything we do requires some sort of technology component, whether it’s the use of a laptop or the need for certain software. Sites like Lenovo and Dell offer discounts to students which can be accessed directly from your Monmouth portal. Another tech giant that has great deals is Apple, who offers education pricing through their website. They have a deal going on which lets students get free AirPods, with a purchase of select Mac or iPad models. After all, who doesn’t like free stuff?
For those who are into photography and video, the site OnTheHub lets students access software like Adobe Creative Cloud for only $19.99/month compared to $52.99 a month by using your school email address at the time of purchase.
In order to access these offers, just log on to your MyMU portal, and search ‘Student Discounts’.
Whether you’re looking to take a little trip to the city, or travel due to an internship, taking the train may be the cheapest option for you. The University participates in NJ Transit’s University Partnership program, which provides students an extra 25 percent discount on an NJ Transit monthly pass.
All you have to do is login to your MU portal, under for your information, click NJ Transit Student Pass, and follow the steps to complete the registration using your school email. Once the registration is complete, download the NJ Transit mobile app and enter your Student Pass login information.
Now if you’re looking to relax a bit, your student discount will come in handy in that case too. Amazon offers students a free 6-month trial for Amazon prime and then it only costs $6.49 a month, which is half the price of a regular prime membership.
If your go to de-stress method is watching a good movie or TV show, some streaming services offer great student deals. Hulu offers a plan to students for just $1.99 a month with full access to Hulu originals, movies, and TV shows with a few commercials. Additionally, Paramount+ offers students a 25 percent discount on all essential monthly subscription plans.
For those who like to listen to music while doing homework, Spotify and Apple Music got your back. Spotify’s student plan includes all the premium benefits, Hulu, and SHOWTIME, for $4.99 a month plus tax. Similarly, Apple Music offers students a discounted plan of the same price through the website UNiDAYS.
Jessica Gonzalez, a senior studying criminal justice, has found the app helpful when it comes to saving money.
“UNiDAYS is an app that offers discounts to college students and verifies that one is a student through the university’s email,” Gonzales explained. UNiDAYS offers students discounts on 150+ brands, which can be redeemed in-store, through the app, and online.
She highly recommends the use of this app and adds, “It takes only a couple of minutes to sign up and saves you a lot of money, which as students helps us a lot.”
Remember, don’t be afraid to ask those working at retail stores, restaurants, or other locations to see if they offer student discounts. Take advantage of these offers now, especially if you are graduating next year.
