Seven Ways to Save Big During O-Week With Student Edge

Including discounts from Apple, Chatime, HOYTS and more.

You laughed at all the kids heading back to high school last month, knowing you still had weeks of holidays to go. Now, the bell tolls for thee, uni students.

But dry your eyes, mates. After all, you’re a Student Edge member, and that means you can save on your favourite tech, food and education brands. (You are a Student Edge member, right? If you’re not, go here first, then come back and find out what you’ve been missing.)

And during O-Week, the deals are even sweeter. Read on to see the seven ways you can save during orientation!

1. FREE Beats with a Mac or iPad Pro purchase (oh, and up to $500 off selected Apple products)

Want to make sure you have the absolute best listening device for your e-lectures this year? (Kidding. We know you’re just after something to play your Spotify and podcasts.) Until 15 March 2018, you can get free Beats headphones when you buy an eligible Mac or iPad for uni. As if that wasn’t awesome enough, you can get up to $500 off selected Apple products, only through Student Edge. Get the deal.

2. Free Microsoft Office for students

Did you know Microsoft Office 365 Education is available free for students who are enrolled at an Australian higher education institution. That means free access to the latest versions of Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote and more, for both PC and Mac, and on smartphones and tablets too. You need this. Get the deal.

3. 2 for $8.50 reg fruity/milky iced teas at Chatime

Thirsty from all that hard work and study? Of course you are! Flash your Student Edge app or card in store at Chatime and get two regular Iced Milky or Iced Fruity Teas for just $8.50. Sweet! Get the deal.

4. FREE medium drink with purchase over $3* at McDonald’s

Still thirsty? You must really be working it! Good thing you can score this freebie just by showing the redemption screen of the Student Edge app or card in store or during your next Macca’s run in the Drive Thru. (*Conditions apply.) Get the deal.

5. 15% off City Beach in store and online

Hold up. How can you even worry about study and/or sustenance if you haven’t got the right outfit for uni? Plus, given the heat, you’re gonna need something cool. Head to the nearest City Beach store, or browse online, and save 15% on the season’s finest threads. Get the deal.

6. $13 movies in store at HOYTS

A student can’t spend all their time studying. That’d be cruel and unusual punishment! Give yourself a break from learning about all your new lecture theatre locations by watching a movie at HOYTS for just $13. Get the deal.

7. Additional 6% off Booktopia online

Okay, it’s probably time to start thinking about your new classes again. Thankfully, members get an extra 6% off the already-discounted textbooks (and regular books) at Booktopia. You’re gonna have to buy these things anyway, but you don’t need to pay full price. Get the deal.

For more savings—during O-Week or any time of year—head here!

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