Three Services That Bring the World to Your Doorstep

In this day and age, the world is at your doorstep. One of the most overlooked effects of COVID-19 was that it is now easier than ever to not leave your house. Companies such as Amazon Prime, Uber Returns a Package, and Goodhood have capitalized on being services of convenience with services such as instant delivery or car repairs to your house. College students who do not have a car on campus might find these services especially useful. Or, for students who do have a car, these services can save students time, or provide students with alternative methods for getting errands done. These three services allow your world to be delivered to your doorstep:

1. Amazon Prime Student

Amazon Prime Student is one of the best investments to make as a student who may not have a car on campus. Prime Student offers free food delivery along with other Prime benefits at a discounted rate of $69 per year. Additional benefits include 10% off flights and hotels, 2 months of Kindle Unlimited for free, and deals on college essentials. Amazon Prime is undeniably an essential to any college student who desires the convenience of having their world on their doorstep.

2. Uber Return a Package

Uber has recently introduced a service to return packages to the post office through Uber Connect. A courier will pick up your prepaid and sealed packages and drop them off at a local post office, UPS, or FedEx. The service has a flat fee of $5 and customers can track the packages all the way to the post office, UPS, or FedEx. Return a Package is available in the Uber or Uber Eats apps in over 4,950+ cities in the United States. Uber has now made it easier than ever to not leave your house through grocery delivery and package return.

3. Goodhood

Finally, Goodhood is the one-stop shop for car service on your doorstep. Goodhood is on a mission to eliminate inconvenience and create transparency in car service. Through the Goodhood website or app, you get a fixed upfront quote in five minutes that does not change. You then decide the place and time that a mechanic will meet you at your convenience. Then, once the service is complete, you can pay all at once or in installments. Services by Goodhood tend to be between 15-30% more affordable than dealerships or independent repair shops. Goodhood is offering an exclusive rate to SMU students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Through the code SMU40, you can get $40 off your first car service on your doorstep.

Technological advances have made the tedious activities more convenient than ever. Now, the world is on your doorstep with the click of a button. These cost-effective and time-conscious services are solutions that every student with a busy schedule must try.