How To Take Advantage Of Student Discounts

As a student, you want to make the most out of your money, especially when juggling the costs of tuition, textbooks, and living expenses. That’s why taking advantage of any opportunities to save money is essential. At Thompson Rivers University, students have access to various discounts and deals that can help ease the financial burden of being a student. From discounted eating to shopping, many Kamloops businesses are eager for students to make the most of their time as a student without breaking the bank. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best student discounts available as a student at TRU.

As a student, finding ways to save money is essential. Thankfully, Kamloops, British Columbia, offers a variety of discounts and benefits for students to help make education more affordable and enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to save on food, entertainment, transportation, or other essentials, Kamloops has something for everyone.

Kamloops has several restaurants and cafes that offer student discounts when it comes to eating out. For example, students can get a 10% discount at the Kamloops Art Gallery’s café,  Art We Are and Caffé Motivo. As well as selected locations of fast-food chains like 10% off at Wendy’s, A&W, or even 20% off at Domino’s through online orders. Students can even get a pint of beer for only $5 at The Noble Pig; a local brewery in Downtown Kamloops. 

For more practical options; Save-on Foods offers students a 10% discount on every purchase. Students can also get 15% off at Bulk Barn every Wednesday.

Being a student isn’t just about studying, so on a  Friday evening or a Saturday afternoon instead of worrying about your wallet, there’s plenty of deals for entertainment as well.

Several entertainment businesses and attractions offer student discounts in Kamloops. For instance, the Cineplex Cinema at Aberdeen Mall offers discounted ticket prices on Tuesdays. The BC Wildlife Park offers students a $2 discount on admission tickets, as well as the Kamloops Art Gallery and The Museum at Campbell Creek Station offer discounted admission rates to students too. If you’re tired of window shopping, stores such as Doctor Love, The Ruby Room and more in downtown Kamloops also offer 10% off to students.

But how do you get there?

Students in Kamloops can take advantage of discounted public transportation. The Kamloops Transit system provides students with discounted bus fares with a valid student ID card. But if you don’t already know, your student ID when activated at the TRUSU services desk gives you unlimited bus rides in Kamloops. Uride also offers occasional deals for students as well as more generalized coupon codes, so keep an eye out for those!

So, your TRU student ID not only gives you the option to use it for transit, it can also save your wallet. This might be the best time to start bringing your TRU student ID wherever you go and start taking advantage of being a student.