This fall, twenty million students will be returning to college in the United States. Whether you’ll be learning in the classroom or from home, the start of a new semester can be a tough transition. That’s why Quantum Fiber is here to help make the back to school season easier and less stressful for college students. Learn how you can save money, find student discounts, and navigate the world of digital learning.
Back to school shopping in college
As a college student, you know that money can be tight. You probably don’t have extra money laying around to spend on new technology or fancy school supplies. In addition to tuition and loans, students have a lot of other expenses on their plates, including transportation and extracurricular activities. Plus, nearly four million college students are parents, making it even more difficult to shop during back-to-school season.
How to save money for the new semester
Along with keeping your GPA up and gaining experience in your field, saving money during the semester is a top priority. Instead of buying a new laptop at full price in the store, you can learn some tricks and tips to save money on the tech you need for class. Learning how to be tech savvy on a budget is easier than you think. You can save money by:
- Buying generic over name brand
- Buying last year’s model
- Recycling or trading in your old tech
- Using a budgeting app
- Canceling unwanted or unused subscriptions
- Cutting the cable cord
- Shopping at the right time
- Taking advantage of student discounts
How to find student discounts
A huge part of learning how to be tech-savvy on a college student budget is finding student discounts. Every year, Apple holds a Back-to-School sale where you can find great deals on tech and accessories. They offer Apple gift cards with certain purchases and educational pricing on Macs and iPads. You can also get credit by trading in your eligible devices and get 20% off of AppleCare+ to protect your devices.
Apple isn’t the only company that offers student discounts during the back-to-school season. Amazon offers Prime Student so you can get fast, free delivery on textbooks and other school supplies. Many other companies offer discounts or educational pricing, but it’s important to seek out these deals early to get the best prices.
How to navigate digital learning
The global Covid-19 pandemic forced schools, universities, and course providers to develop the capabilities to deliver education with a hybrid approach. Digital learning is a great option for busy college students who need a flexible way to learn while working and caring for their families. According to Admissionsly, advancement in technology has allowed 67% of students to complete online programs using just their mobile phones.
There are plenty of pros and cons to online learning. While digital learning allows you to learn wherever you want, whenever you want, one of the cons is that you need fast, strong internet to stay connected. After all, there’s nothing worse than losing connection during a proctored exam. From homework and research to webinars and online lectures, you’ll need a reliable internet connection to stay on top of your studies.
Quantum Fiber is there for your back-to-school needs
Quantum Fiber is here to help you keep up with your online and in-person classes, group projects, and more. With unlimited data for school and social media, you’ll be able to surf the web to your heart’s content. You won’t have to worry about losing your internet connection an hour before your final paper is due. With Quantum Fiber’s reliable internet, projects being submitted on time is up to the user, not Quantum Fiber. You’ll have speed for all your needs, including streaming, studying, and socializing with classmates.
Quantum Fiber is there for you this back-to-school season to provide a seamless, reliable browsing experience. You won’t be left chasing the strongest wireless signal or wishing you could move around the house to escape your roommates.
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