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How Amazon Prime Saved My Life

Amazon Prime to the rescue!

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How Amazon Prime Saved My Life

Okay, so if you don't already know, I'm a freshman in college, aka one of the sleep-depriving, hair-pulling, "makes you want to lowkey drop out and become a stripper" institutions in NC. Among the snivelling children who can't stay away from home, the snobby "think I am an adult, but don't really know what I'm doing" 20-year-olds, and the bucket loads of stress, nobody, AND I DO MEAN NOBODY, has the time to think about little things that Mom used to handle for us.

Let me explain. When do you actually have time to go to the store to get more toothpaste? Or restock your lotion (because times are tough in the life of ashy knees)? Maybe you need some milk? Let's be real, the only time a college kid really can go to store (especially if you don't have a car, like me) is if they force themselves to tear away from precious leisure time or cut into their study time to run everyday errands or find one specific thing that one needs in two days. Here's where Amazon Prime comes in. For $99 dollars a year, this could all be yours.

1. YOU GET FREE TWO DAY SHIPPING:

If you're anything like me, you are a Grade-A procrastinator. I literally wait until the last second to do anything. That includes shopping. Considering I don't have time or convenient means to shop for specific items, I peruse Amazon for things I need or just to add to my extensive wishlist. When I make online purchases, I cannot wait to get the tracking information and check every second to see if my package delivered. Two days is nothing.

2. YOU GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE DEALS ON AMAZON:

Since funds are limited to like 90% of the U.S., we all are looking for ways to save. As a Prime member, you get these deals AND early access. And these deals come in clutch, yo.

3. YOU CAN STREAM THOUSANDS OF TV SHOWS, MOVIES, AND SONGS:

Included in your Prime membership is plenty of popular movies and shows to satisfy your binge-watching tendencies. Along with that, you can stream tons of songs you like, ad-free. It's like Pandora, Spotify, Hulu, and Netflix all in one.

4. AMAZON FAMILY #PARENTSUNITE:

Holla at the parents! Us kids must be expensive, so Amazon Prime helps you out! Make a baby registry and receive 15% off of any Prime-eligible items. Need diapers? 20% off of any diaper subscription.

5. PRIME PHOTOS (aka no more pesky notifications of full storage):

Considering photos take 348938483 GB of storage, your phone won't constantly be screaming at you to clear your storage. Amazon Prime takes care of that with Prime Photos #unlimitedstorage.

6. ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF BOOKS:

I don't know about you, but on rainy days (especially for those of you who held out in the hurricane), sometimes it's nice to curl up with a good book and cup of coffee or tea in your favorite mug. So, your Pandora-Netflix all-in-one also includes a library.

7. PRIME NOW #GODSEND:

So here's the deal with this. There is this magical app that is linked with your Prime membership. In this app, you order what you need and it will be at your door within a couple of hours. MAGICAL GROCERY SHOPPING! What a time to be alive.

8. PRIME PANTRY:

For regular purchases, just fill your Prime Pantry box and it can be delivered to your door. After five items in your box, you get free shipping. Say bye-bye to buying in bulk! Make shopping lists, extremely easy reorder, exclusive deals, oh my!

9. YOU CAN "SHARE YOUR PRIME" TO CREATE A BIG, OL' PRIME-Y FAMILY:

One adult can share their membership with any other to create a Prime household. Spread the benefits, it's the struggle out here!

10. YOU ALSO GET A FREE SIX MONTH TRIAL WITH THE WASHINGTON POST:

Keep up with the news with the Washington Post. It's the world in the palm of your hand.

11. YOU GET SIX MONTHS FREE JUST FOR BEING A STUDENT:

Don't feel like adulting yet? As a student currently enrolled in a four-year institution, you can join Prime Student and get six months free. It's half the price of Amazon Prime and you reap the most important benefits: two-day shipping, streaming galore, books for days, and unlimited photo storage. What could be better?

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