While I haven’t been to school for nearly a decade, it’s always a mixed bag of feelings seeing pencils and loose-leaf paper on store shelves: I love the learning part of going to school—not so much the social aspects of it.

And don’t get me started on spending all that hard-earned money. Oof.

Being able to access discounts as a student can take you a long way. Fortunately, there are options in New Westminster for those who go to school here—and those who don’t, too. 😉 We’ve got some suggestions below.