Make your Wallet Happy

Spending yet another mind numbingly exhausting day at Robarts Library, I made the trek out to locate some sort of nutrition before getting back to the piles of papers waiting for me. At this time of the month, comfort food (aka burger fries and coke) is the only thing that keeps you going. Not wanting to venture far, I stepped into Licks located at 720 Spadina Avenue. What I did not realize was that they offered a student discount. This would make perfect sense considering its proximity to Robarts but it had never even occurred to me. With a simple glance at your Tcard you can get a large fries and drink and a burger for under $8. This is inclusive of cheese (let’s face it, the best part of the burger).

This was the moment of epiphany when I realized that my Tcard, more importantly my title as a student entitled me to a lot of benefits. Sushi Club, located conveniently near a 24 hour Rabbas just a 3 minute walk down from Vic offers a 10% discount if you show your Tcard just before asking for your bill. These deals are not usually advertised but your Tcard is the gateway to saving those toonies for subway fare! You can also get a student discount at select salons at the Manulife Centre with up to 50% off for a haircut (just show them your full time student schedule!) plus, another 35% off any other services. So hey, if you wanted to get your hair done for High Ball but your wallet was protesting, check it out.

Your Tcard also entitles you to discounted movie tickets available at the UTSU office for just $8. If you are not able to make it in time, try going to the AMC theatre located at Dundas Square to get a student discount. If you’re feeling an afternoon of procrastination, hit up a movie at the Rainbow Cinema (80 Front Street or Market Square) on a Tuesday afternoon and enjoy a movie in an old-school, quaint theatre for just $4! They are even offering reduced rates on the smash hit musical Jersey Boys. Listed on the main website, if you feel like a little old-school musical story-telling check out the UTSU website to get your tickets today -without breaking the bank!

Just like the Tcard says – have it on you to make full use of all academic services. Well, have it on you anyway – you never know where it could come in handy. I discovered most of these options only in my 3rd and 4th year (2 years of wasted discounts!) and if it’s not displayed ask – what have you really got to lose? The Tcard is a license to save – so milk these 4 years for what its worth and accept the elite student status!