College is in indeed a wonderful time in one’s life from being surrounded by people from different backgrounds and ethnicity, to people with different academic pursuits and a whole lot of life-changing, and fun experiences.

With an estimate of over twenty-five thousand colleges around the world, and around two hundred and twenty million college students.

Most College students have wondered if there are benefits of being a college student?

While some aren’t aware of tons of discounts and benefits of being a student.

Here are Eight(8)benefits that are worth checking out:

Let’s get started 

1 Freebie: knowing the many responsibilities, a burden that comes with being a college student it is quite understandable that college students are broke.

Here’s what college students can get for free:

• Food
• Online subscription
• Free transportation
• Library access
• Computer access
• Safe taxi services
• Legal Counsel

2. Student Discounts:

Many companies make availability of student discounts on their products so college students can purchase an item from them without ripping them off their allowance

Here are a few companies that offer student discounts:

• Amazon
• Sony
• Spotify 
• Adobe
• Apple music
• Treehouse

3. Software and App Discounts:

Knowing the high price at which software can be and how essential software and app are in today’s world not affording one can be a shame.

Luckily there are few discounts,

 available for college students all you have to get access to this is by visiting your campus IT website.

4. Health insurance/plans:

Just as the saying goes, “Health is wealth”

Students must pay attention to their health 

College students benefit, vastly from this as most colleges offer group student health plans and insurance to cover their health needs.

5. Loans for Funding Businesses:

While in school most college students, might have a business idea but inadequate funding might be a bridge to achieving this goal.

Well, most colleges offer grants to those determined students who need funding.

If you ever had a creative business idea that you’re willing to start your college resources will find it now you’re able to achieve your business goals.

6. Students Scholarship: 

Yes, this is an essential benefit of being a college student once in a while Scholarship forum comes up which can be sponsored by your college, nongovernmental organizations,  even the government, private organizations, and most times international bodies too.

Now imagine the huge relief when you don’t have to pay your tuition fee or part of your tuition fee. 

This is indeed a huge Benefit.

7. Internship Opportunities:

A great benefit of Being in a college is seeking a bright future and having access to the internship is a great opportunity

Most college students are offered this internship and this helps with exploring different career opportunities.

8. Independence/Freedom:

Before gaining entry into the college most of you were under your parent’s or guardian’s watch as a result you weren’t allowed to do 

Now being a college student comes with a whole lot of freedom and independence Hereby college students are free to do what they want to as far it doesn’t go against the college rules and regulations.

  Hopefully, you learned something new either as a college student or future college student, knowing these benefits will go a long way as guides to everyone.