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How to Make the Most of Technology With Your Student ID

Nina North Student Contributor, Skidmore College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Skidmore chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

As Skidmore students, we’re lucky enough to be overwhelmed with the amount of resources being provided to us sometimes. It feels like there’s not enough time in the day to utilize them all. One simple resource in particular is often underused despite it being on our person 24/7: our Skid IDs. Below, you’ll find a list of benefits that our student statuses can earn us, specifically those that help with tech or entertainment!

Headspace – 85% off their app for mediation and other calming resources

Apple, Microsoft, and HP – Major discounts for students across these brands that vary by product

Amazon Prime – The student version is 50% off after a free 6-month trial

Target – Free Target Circle membership, which brings discounts and gift cards

Amtrak – 15% off!

Verizon – Discounted to $10 per month with one line, or $25 per month with two lines

Doordash – 50% off of a DashPass, which includes free delivery

Apple Music – Almost 50% off of Apple Music—plus, it comes with Apple TV

Peacock – Almost 70% off

Hulu – Over 75% off!!!

Regal Cinemas – the Regal in Albany will do student discounts at point of purchase

The Atlantic – A subscription is 45% off

The New Yorker – 50% off for digital only, plus other discounted options that include print copies

Staying up to date with ways to use your ID can clearly save you so much money on in the world of technology, apps, and entertainment, which is always something to keep in mind as college students. Hopefully this list provides a good start for using your student status to your advantage!

Nina North

Skidmore '29

Hi, I'm Nina! I'm currently a sophomore at Skidmore College majoring in American Studies and Education (with the goal of studying Library Science down the road). While I'll always be loyal to my hometown in Vermont, I'm loving upstate NY more and more every day. My favorite things to do are read, thrift, scrapbook, eat good food, see live music, and, of course, write!