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One of the cool things about being a student in the U.S is getting discounts. Showing your student ID saves you money on many things, including software, entertainment, and transportation.

Public Transportation

In New York, Boston, and Chicago, students can receive discounts on subway and bus passes.

In Boston, students with a CharlieCard can get almost a 50% discount on subway rides.

Intercity travel:
Companies like Greyhound, Megabus, and Amtrak often provide student discount rates. you always check before you book.

Flights:
Some airlines like United, Emirates, and Lufthansa student flight programs and allow additional luggage.

Entertainment, attractions, and museums

Many theaters, museums, and cultural institutions have “student prices” to their performances and exhibitions.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City gives students the chance to enter for a lower price.

You can subscribe to become a student for only a few dollars a month and get the Spotify Premium Student bundle (Spotify + Hulu + Showtime).

Tech and Software

If you are a student and have a university email, you can get Microsoft Office 365 and other Microsoft products for free.

Students can receive a maximum discount of 60% on Adobe Creative Cloud.

The GitHub Student Pack comes with free use of premium services, cloud credits, and developer tools.

Canva Pro and Notion: Give student accounts at a high discount or even free. 

Shopping & Retail

Amazon Prime Student: 50% discount for 6 months from Prime membership and free trial. Good for Prime Video and free shipping. 

Students can purchase laptops, tablets, and other accessories from Apple and Microsoft. 

Free apps like Student Beans and UNiDAYS authenticate student status and provide access to discounts on technology, food, clothing, and other items. 

Expert Advice

Keep your student ID on hand at all times. If you ask, many local cafes and shops will give you discounts that aren’t published. 

Register with your.edu email whenever possible to gain access to unique online student offers. 

Combine deals: for even greater savings, use cashback apps like Rakuten along with student prices.

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