Today, we meet James Eder, the 42-year-old cofounder of Student Beans (a discount coupon company targeting the college crowd), who is now a work-life coach splitting his time between London and the French Alps, and author of The Collision Code.Eder was inspired to build Student Beans in 2005 after organising his university's summer ball-a party for over 600 students where he was responsible for sponsorship. "My calls to big brands led to me asking for samples and raffle prizes," Eder recalls to Fortune.
Boston has so much to offer whether it's your first or fourth year returning to the city, but it can be difficult to justify another pricey ticket. That's why it's important to take full advantage of the city's student discounts. Boston's businesses are prepared to offer students discounts to some of the city's best performances, museums, and sports games-as long as they present a valid student ID. Students also have exclusive access to a number of day-of discounts, if they have the flexibility.
Sign up to student discount sites such as UNiDAYS and Student Beans, and always check them for discount codes and deals before you buy anything. Most places offer between 10 and 20% discount, and the savings can really add up. Zahra Onsori, City, University of London, journalism Zahra Onsori: Sign up to student discount sites.' Photograph: Zahra Onsori It might feel a bit old-school, but using cash on a night out really helped me stick to my budget.
School is now in full swing, and with it comes a new dorm, a new schedule, and a new set of classes. And if you have to stay up late studying, there are a few items that will make the hours go by a little easier. From an overnight cream mask that keeps you looking refreshed to a laptop stand that helps to prevent neck strain, these are the best essentials for all-nighters (or just making your study time more productive).
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is becoming a fixture in the classroom. This is being pushed along at a brisk pace by tech companies eager to get their products into the hands of millions of students. On Thursday, Perplexity became the latest AI developer to offer a back-to-school special: Students can access of Comet, the company's AI-centered web browsing platform that debuted in July to rival Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari. The browser is currently available through Perplexity Pro, which costs $200 annually.