You’re a college student so it’s a given that you live on a budget. And even if you’ve got some cash to spare, who doesn’t like free stuff? Here are some tips on how to use some of FAU’s free services that you probably didn’t even know about.
Student Government
SG gives free scantrons (blue and green) and blue books to students. Although you might only spend five bucks on scantrons during your stay at FAU, save the cash and buy yourself a beer. While you’re there, pick up a free pen, pencil or sometimes an FAU cup.
Most importantly, you paid for all of this stuff. The money to purchase these items comes from A&S (Activity and Service) Fees that you pay as part of you tuition. There’s an SG office on every campus - check the SG web site to find one near you.
Bank Atlantic
Get a free gift for opening an account with Bank Atlantic. Your Owl card works as an ATM card with Bank Atlantic anyway, so open a checking account and get a free gift. From luggage to watches, they have something for everyone. I got a nifty shower radio when I opened an account. And the best part, you can open an account with just a penny.
Breezeway (On the Boca campus)
Always check the Breezeway and the Free Speech Lawn (in front of the SO building) before you buy lunch. There are always random tables out there giving away anything from a slice of pizza and a Krispy Kreme doughnut to a fuzzy FAU foam hand. If you can’t get a free lunch, you can usually pick up some cool FAU memorabilia.
Student Health Services
The Wellness Center offers free condoms and band-aids. And if you’re worried about asking for them, there’s a huge bowl of condoms just sitting out. You can grab a couple and walk out – no questions asked. And girls, the band-aids also work great when you get a blister from your shoes.
Free Services
The Multicultural Affairs office offers free year-round tutoring for just about every subject from German to statistics. As long as you are enrolled in the class, you can sign up or walk in for an hour-long tutoring session. For a list of services click here.
If you need help with your essays, the University Center for Excellence in Writing (UCEW) offers free help with writing papers. The center provides a range of support to help you in the writing process. To make an appointment, click here.
Having some trouble getting your grades up or fighting with your boyfriend? The Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling to all FAU students and faculty. The center offers a variety of counseling services and all sessions are confidential. For more information or to make an appointment, visit the Counseling Center’s web site, click here.
Know a place to get free stuff or have a question of your own? Ask the UP! I will be accepting questions here as comments or you can e-mail them to me directly at mboyet@gmail.com. I want to hear from you, so please send me your questions.
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