Students and Families
High School Students
- Checklist for Success
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Graduation Requirements
- Why go to college?
- Student with Disabilities
- College Entrance Exams
- Discovering the Career That’s Right for You
College or University
- Taking the Mystery Out of Academic Planning
- Choosing the Right School
- Programs of Study
- Choosing the Right Major
- Applying to College
Study & Research Tips
- Tips for Effective Study
- Tips for Effective Research
- Using the Net and Social Networking Sites
- Finding a Study Space
- Micro/Macro Editing
- Academic Composure
- Using Academic Resources
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Confirm Accuracy and Sources
The Parent Section
- Coping with Your Child Leaving Home to Study
- Understanding a Contemporary Campus
- Helping Your Child Move and Settle In
- Stay Involved in Your Kids Education
- Planning for Holidays
- Funding Study
Education Funding Alternatives
Learning Lifestyles
- Healthy Eating for Learning
- The Dreaded Freshman 15
- Playing Varsity Sports
- Artificial Intelligence
- Exercise to Cope with Stress
Pastoral Care in Tertiary Study
Formatting & Citing References
Different Tertiary Paper Types
- Thesis writing
- Business Case Studies:
- Psychology Research Papers
- History Term Papers
- English Essays:
- Science Thesis
- Term Papers
- Proposals
- Journal Articles
- Online Coursework
- Essays/Personal Statements
Other Useful Resources
Student Discounts
There are a lot of bargains and discounts available exclusively to students. These provide young people on a tight budget with the means to purchase good equipment, software and other stuff. Having state of the art equipment and the latest software really does ease the burden of writing assignments and doing presentations. Many of the major software developers like Microsoft, AutoCAD and Adobe offer student versions of software at discounted prices. These packages are as good, reliable and comprehensive as the retail versions.
Although you will find student discounts almost everywhere they aren’t always openly advertised. If you don’t see a student discount advertised no-one will fault you for asking and you could save hundreds or thousands of dollars. Other companies that often offer student bargains are banks, credit card companies and travel agents. Special packages for airfares and accommodation for students are common. If you are looking at graduating in the near future you would be foolish not to purchase all you can while you can still get a bargain.
Related Links and Resources
- Microsoft student discounts, programs, and products
- Student Discounts – Apple Store for Education
- Dell University – Student Deals
- student software, academic software – Adobe
- Your college email address and ID card are more valuable than you might think – livingston.patch.com
- 9 Student Discounts You Shouldn’t Miss – sfgate.com
- How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping – money.usnews.com
High School Students
- Checklist for Success
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Graduation Requirements
- Why go to college?
- Student with Disabilities
- College Entrance Exams
- Discovering the Career That’s Right for You
College or University: What’s the difference and how to choose?
- Taking the Mystery Out of Academic Planning
- Choosing the Right School
- Programs of Study
- Choosing the Right Major
- Applying to College
Study & Research Tips:
- Tips for Effective Study
- Tips for Effective Research
- Using the Net and Social Networking Sites
- Finding a Study Space
- Micro/Macro Editing
- Academic Composure
- Using Academic Resources
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Confirm Accuracy and Sources
The Parent Section
- Coping with Your Child Leaving Home to Study
- Understanding a Contemporary Campus
- Helping Your Child Move and Settle In
- Stay Involved in Your Kids Education
- Planning for Holidays
- Funding Study
Education Funding Alternatives
Learning Lifestyles
- Healthy Eating for Learning
- The Dreaded Freshman 15
- Playing Varsity Sports
- Artificial Intelligence
- Exercise to Cope with Stress
Pastoral Care in Tertiary Study
Formatting & Citing References
Different Tertiary Paper Types
- Thesis writing
- Business Case Studies:
- Psychology Research Papers
- History Term Papers
- English Essays:
- Science Thesis
- Term Papers
- Proposals
- Journal Articles
- Online Coursework
- Essays/Personal Statements