Unlocking Savings: A Student's Guide to GoPro and Other Discounts

Navigating college life presents a unique set of challenges, from managing coursework and newfound independence to budgeting effectively. Recognizing these hurdles, this guide aims to ease the student experience by providing a curated list of resources and exclusive student discounts on technology, travel, fashion, and more, empowering students to save money while maximizing their college experience.

Accessing Student Discounts

It's important to note that most student discounts are not automatically applied. Verification of current enrollment is typically required. Signing up for services like UNiDAYS is highly recommended to streamline this process.

LAFS Student-Exclusive Resources

For students in specific fields like film, access to equipment is crucial. The Los Angeles Film School provides its students with free access to professional-grade equipment and software to support their projects and coursework.

Equipment Rooms: Providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.
Library - B2, First Floor: A resource hub for research and learning materials.
Techkits: Offering specialized equipment packages.
Connect: Providing access to techkit and program information.

Technology & Software Deals

Technology is often a significant expense for students. Fortunately, many companies offer student discounts to alleviate this burden.

Fashion Discounts

Many clothing retailers provide discounts to students. Some examples include:

ASOS: Offers a 10% discount until graduation.
American Eagle: Provides a 20% discount on both in-store and online purchases through UNiDAYS.
H&M: Offers up to 15% off purchases with a valid ID.
Gymshark: Provides a 15% discount sitewide.
Levi’s: Offers 10% off online orders.
Madewell: Provides a 15% discount online and in-store.
Converse: Offers a 15% discount.
Crocs: Provides 25% off sitewide.
Kate Spade: Offers a 15% discount.
The North Face: Provides a 10% discount for eligible college students.
Tommy Hilfiger: Offers 15% off in-store and online.
Under Armour: Provides a 20% discount through UNiDAYS.
Hollister Co.: Offers an extra 10% off (sometimes on top of other sales) after verifying student status with UNiDAYS.

Student Travel Savings

Whether traveling home or taking a trip, students can find travel discounts.

Other Notable Discounts

Beyond the categories above, students can find savings on various other products and services:

Blue Apron: Offers $180 off the first five weeks of subscription.
Target: Provides 50% off a Target Circle membership upon student verification.
Purple (Mattresses): Offers a 10% discount on mattresses.
Stanley: Provides 20% off online.
Eyewear: EyeBuyDirect offers discounts on lenses, and other optical retailers may have student deals.

UNiDAYS: A Key to Unlocking Student Discounts

UNiDAYS is a popular platform for students to access discounts across various categories. Here's what you need to know:

Eligibility for UNiDAYS

Students must be over 16 years old to qualify for a UNiDAYS account.
UNiDAYS requires affiliation with an educational institution to verify academic status. Homeschool teachers may qualify for Apple Education pricing.
Members of staff at educational institutions are eligible for a UNiDAYS staff account, granting access to the Apple Education store.

Account Management

Switching Accounts: It is possible to switch to a UNiDAYS student account from a graduate account.
Expiry Date: The system automatically creates an expiry date, and verification is valid for one year at a time. Student status can be reverified at any time from the profile.
Updating Institution: Students can update their place of study if they started at a new institution.

Discount Availability

Regional Differences: Discount availability may vary by country. If no perks are visible on the UNiDAYS site/app, it may mean that only Apple Music is currently offered in that region.
Apple Music: The Apple Music Student Membership is available to students studying at a Higher Education institution. Eligibility is determined by institution type, not name.
Discount Changes: The percentage of discounts offered by partners can change at their discretion.

Troubleshooting

One-Time Passcode (OTP): Each OTP is valid for five minutes. If you've reached the maximum number of OTPs, try the reset password feature.
Missing Discounts: If you can't see any discounts in your country, it might mean that only Apple Music is currently offered in your region.
ID Picture: Simply go to your UNiDAYS iD and press and hold your current photo.
Restricted Account (Teacher): As a member of educational staff, you are only able to access the Apple Education store.
Institution Not Listed: A request can be submitted for the institution to be reviewed and added to the database.
Institution Not Supported: It could mean that the institution does not meet current requirements. Portal verification requires using the credentials supplied by the institution to log in to its online learning platform.
Apple Music Issues: If your Apple Music account is showing as already in use, you may need to set a password. If you're eligible and already have an Individual or Family Membership, you can change to a Student Membership in the Apple Music app or in iTunes on a computer.
Refused In-Store Discount: While every effort is made to ensure that discounts are honored, errors can occur. Try re-issuing a new code.
Discount Not Applied: Check for brand exclusions, clear your cache and cookies, and try checking out as a guest. Discounts usually apply only to full-price items.
Poor Internet Connection In-Store: Access the perk or UNiDAYS iD before entering the store.
PINK Offer PIN: To apply the PINK discount, enter the code UNIPINK in the offer section.
App Download Issues: If you're unable to download UNiDAYS from the mobile app store on your device, it may not be supported at this time. Try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.

Codes

Single Use Code: A single-use code can be applied to your purchase once and can usually be re-issued once per hour by clicking 'Get New Code'.
Multiple Use Code: A multiple-use code can be applied to your basket multiple times and can only be used by you.

Online Safety and Security

UNiDAYS prioritizes online safety. They employ security measures and respect data privacy.

Password Security

Choose strong passwords that haven't been previously published or included in data breaches.
Don't share passwords or write them down.
Use password managers or encryption services.
Use different passwords for different sites.

General Security Tips

Keep software updated.
Be cautious of unsolicited emails asking for personal information.
Protect devices with remote wiping capabilities and strong PINs with facial or fingerprint recognition.

Additional Information

Children's Accounts: You cannot make an account on behalf of your child; they must register themselves. Children under 16 are not eligible for a UNiDAYS account.
Data for Dissertations: Information is classified under the data protection act and cannot be shared publicly.
Company Involvement: Companies interested in working with UNiDAYS can contact their sales team.

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