At the time of a cost of living crisis, gaining sponsorship from traditonal media can be a challenge. That’s why we’re so greatful to ISIC for being the title sponsor of this year’s awards.
The International Student Identity Card has been sold in Ireland since the 1970’s. Their mission is to develop and deliver to students a wide variety of benefits and advantages covering all areas of culture, entertainment, leisure, sports, and travel. The card is recognised by universities, academic institutions, student organisations, national governments, and ministries of education around the world.
You are able to purchase both a physcial and digital version of the card making it your essential travel companion. Not only can the card be used as a form of ID, but it also give students access to many discounts. Students in Ireland can avail of discounts from brands such as Spotify, Boots, Booking.com, Urban Outfitters plus many more.
ISIC also has an app available for students to download which has a varity of features.
These include
Digital ISIC Card: You can store your ISIC card digitally on the app, eliminating the need for a physical card. This is convenient for students who travel or need quick access to their card.
Student Discounts: The app highlights a variety of discounts and offers available globally in categories such as food, travel, shopping, entertainment, and more. It helps students find deals nearby or in their travel destinations.
Student Benefits: Apart from discounts, ISIC also offers students special deals and access to other services like travel insurance, exclusive offers for events, and even special prices for museums, transport, and accommodation.
Card Validation: The app allows users to validate their student status. It’s particularly useful when making purchases that require proof of student identity for discounts.
Easy Updates: The app can notify you about new discounts or offers available to ISIC cardholders, helping you stay updated.
Worldwide Recognition: ISIC is accepted in over 130 countries, so the app allows students traveling internationally to take advantage of discounts no matter where they are.
To get the ISIC app, students can download it for free on their smartphones (available for both iOS and Android). You will need to create an account and register your student details to access the full benefits of the app.
Thank you again to ISIC for being the title sponsor of the 25th anniversary of the SMEDIAS!