留學美國利用學生身份省錢的8種方法（雙語）

05-10

除了常見打折的甜甜圈、未知名和未被很多學生使用的折扣之外，還有很貼心的買賣。一些特定的產品和服務可能帶來長期的利益，比如說就業、產業存在和長期健康。他們提供更低的價格，只要學生們提供在校證明。

在你畢業之前，看看這些可以讓你最大化利用你學生折扣的方法。

1、職業生涯的衣櫃

在商店時一定要記得去使用你的學生證去享受15%的折扣，比如說

as H&M, J·克魯（J. Crew）和摩納哥俱樂部（Club

Monaco）。你最喜愛的商店可能也有這些優惠，所以一定要提前詢問。這可能是最佳的時間在節省費用的情況下去建一個職業的衣櫃，並且尋找一些面試、社交、日常工作和行業活動穿的端莊的服裝。

2、健康服務中心

大學的醫療中心提供例行檢查、血液檢查、女性/男性健康相關的檢查以及其它的標價低（或者免費）的服務，因為類似的價格在其它地方可能享受不到這樣的待遇。其它當地的醫療機構和辦公室可能也提供學生折扣，請在你的學生中心檢查確認。

3、專業組織、指導和交流

不管你的專業水平如何，都要去分析行業內最好的專業組織，並且探索他們的福利。各式各樣的組織會提供指導的機會，以及你通過交流可以收穫很多的項目和聚會，而且由於你的加入，可以為其它公司獲得更多的折扣。那些組織給學生提供折扣或者提供免費會員的待遇。

4、行業會議

每個行業有年度獎和一流的專業會議，舉辦可能都是行業內著名名人參加並迸發出思想火花討論的私人事務委員會。至少參加一個，出示你的名片（見下一點）並與人建立關係。這樣的活動可能要有特權才能參加，因為這是另外一個去交流的機會。很多這些會議會很歡迎學生的參加，而且學生通行費用比起平時可能會很低。

5、名片和網站

開始品牌化並營銷你自己，實現你渴望的場景。名片和在線投資組合可以給招聘人員和潛在的僱主留下一個永亨的印象。像 http://Moo.com這樣的印刷公司會給大學生20%的折扣，Squarespace則給第一年的學生提供50%這樣大方的折扣。

7、圖書館和當地場館

不要低估你小鎮所提供的一切。不管你在哪個區，總會有一個地方你從來沒有去過。而且無數的當地景點都有學生折扣，所以要去探索了解，你可能由此就收穫到一個很棒的經歷，之後再構造一個故事告訴別人。

8、技術

為了旅程和記錄，購買一個平板電腦。如果你擁有運轉良好的設備和工具，你可能會更想去工作並且感覺更好。讓別人關注你的演示，不要讓你的問題多多筆記本電腦分散人們的注意力。

8 ways to maximize your student discounts

There are sweeter deals aside from the usual discounted donuts, unknown and unused by many students. Some specific products and services may bring long-term benefits such as employment, industry presence and long-standing wellness. They are available for lower prices, as long as students』 enrollment statuses are proven.

Take a look at these eight ways you could maximize those student discounts beyond your graduation.

1.Career wardrobe

Make sure to use your student ID at stores such as H&M, J. Crew and Club Monaco for a 15% discount. Your favorite store might also have it, so be sure to call and ask in advance. This could be a great time to build a career wardrobe on a budget, and find modest clothes on a budget for interviews, network opportunities, day-to-day work and industry galas.

2. Health services center

Colleges』health centers provide routine check-ups, blood exams, women』s/men』s

health-related exams and other services with a low (or free) price tag, and similar prices might not be available elsewhere. Other local medical institutions and offices might also offer student discounts. Please check with your student center.

3.Professional organizations, mentoring and networking

Regardless of your professional level, analyze the best professional organizations

within your industry, and explore their perks. Various organizations offer mentoring opportunities, events and gatherings which you may benefit by networking, and due to your affiliation, gain more discounts for other companies. Those organizations offer student discounts or may offer free memberships.

4..Industry conferences

Industries have yearly awards and top-notch conferences for professionals, hosting

private panels that may be filled with notable industry figures and thought-sparking discussions. Attend at least one, give out your business card (see next point) and make connections. Such events might be a privilege to attend, as they are another chance to network. Many of these conferences welcome students and the cost of their passes might be incredibly lower than usual.

5. Business cards and websites

Begin branding and selling yourself, making your desired vision come into existence. Business cards and online portfolios can leave an everlasting impression on recruiters and prospective employers. Printing companies such as http://Moo.com give a 20% discount to college students. Squarespace gives a generous 50% discount on their offerings to students for their first year.

6. Newspapers

A weekly or monthly newspaper subscription can be purchased for the same price as a cup of coffee. Multiple publications such as USA TODAY, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal offer collegiate or education discounts. Commence having a broader view of the world, understanding your community, the business, economic and financial environments as they can impact your industry.

7. Museums and local venues

Do not underestimate what your town has to offer. Regardless of your region, there will always be a place you have never been. Countless local attractions have student discounts. Explore and you might be able to make a great experience from it and construct a story to tell others later.

8. Technology

Invest on a tablet for travel and a notebook. If you have well-functioning devices and tools, you are more likely to work and feel better. Allow others to focus on your presentation and do not let your current sticker-filled laptop be a distraction.

Note:

Caroline Altenbernd is a graduating senior at Baruch College, majoring in corporate communications. Besides USA TODAY College, she writes for Baruch』s The Ticker and her website www.LivingLargely.com.

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