{"id":124737,"date":"2026-01-20T10:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/124737\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:48:08","slug":"take-advantage-of-the-student-discounts-throughout-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/124737\/","title":{"rendered":"Take advantage of the student discounts throughout Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/a>Be thrifty this semester just by showing your USF student ID. ORACLE GRAPHIC\/COLE ABRUZZESE<\/p>\n

It feels like everything is getting more expensive nowadays \u2014 and that\u2019s not just an anecdote.<\/p>\n

Food prices have risen a whopping 23.6% between 2020 and 2024, according to a 2025 study<\/a> by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.<\/p>\n

At times, even coordinating a simple night out can feel like a nightmarish balancing act between collegiate and personal expenses.<\/p>\n

Luckily, there are many Tampa and Temple Terrace-based businesses that understand this struggle \u2014 and will actually offer you discounts for being a USF student.<\/p>\n

With prices on the rise, it\u2019s more important than ever to take advantage of every discount you can find, especially when those discounts come complimentary with your college degree.<\/p>\n

Related: OPINION: Sun-Ray Cinema near USF could be your next hangout spot<\/a><\/p>\n

One of my personal favorites is Sun-Ray Cinema<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The indie theater is located at the University Mall, one of the stops for USF\u2019s own Bull Runner<\/a> bus system \u2014 which is itself another student freebie.<\/p>\n

Movie tickets start at $8.75 for adults, but USF students can snag one for $6.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the theater offers a \u201cTapped out Tuesday\u201d event, where all tickets cost just $5.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been to Sun-Ray a few times, and the service has only continued to impress.<\/p>\n

The seats are extremely comfortable, and the in-house restaurant offers a wide array of food, including hot dogs and pizza.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of great movies coming out this semester, so if any pique your interest, I definitely recommend watching them at Sun-Ray.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in the mood for sandwiches, Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs<\/a> on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard has you covered.<\/p>\n

The sandwich chain is offering any of its \u201cregular subs\u201d to USF students for a flat $7.99.<\/p>\n

The chain\u2019s most expensive sandwiches \u2013 such as the Cancro Special \u2013 cost upwards of $11.65, making this an over 30% off discount.<\/p>\n

Hudson Pawluk, a sophomore finance major, said he\u2019s been to Jersey Mike\u2019s many times.<\/p>\n

Pawluk said his favorite of the chain\u2019s sandwiches is \u201ceasily\u201d The Original Italian\u00a0 \u2013 a cold sub containing provolone cheese, ham, salami, cappacuolo and pepperoni \u2013 made \u201cMike\u2019s Way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cMike\u2019s Way\u201d customization adds onion, lettuce, tomato, red wine vinegar, olive oil blend, oregano and salt.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also been to Jersey Mike\u2019s many times, and The Original Italian happens to be one of my favorites as well.<\/p>\n

But if this option doesn\u2019t sound appetizing, don\u2019t worry. Jersey Mike\u2019s offers over two dozen types of sandwiches\u2013 including hot, cold, vegan and cheese steak options.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chances are you\u2019ll find something you love.<\/p>\n

Related: OPINION: Why students should visit MOSI\u2019s planetarium near USF Tampa<\/a>\/<\/p>\n

The Tampa Museum of Art<\/a> is another must-stop destination for any USF student.<\/p>\n

Adult tickets cost $25, but admission is free<\/a> for college students.<\/p>\n

Located in Downtown Tampa rather than Temple Terrace, the museum is a bit of a detour \u2014 but it\u2019s still absolutely worth the trip.<\/p>\n

I personally visited the museum during my first semester at USF and was blown away.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The pieces are stunning \u2014 my favorite being the awe-inspiring mural<\/a> by self-taught Miami artist Purvis Young.<\/p>\n

Current limited-time exhibitions include the works of Japanese ceramist Jun Kaneko<\/a>, which runs through Aug. 23, and a photography collection from Tampa-based collector David Hall, which runs through Apr. 19.<\/p>\n

The museum also hosts a variety of special events<\/a>, so keep an eye out to see if any of those sound appealing.<\/p>\n

Related: OPINION: USF students, your favorite meal could be off campus<\/a>\/<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it would be impossible to list every business offering student discounts in a single article.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, USF has you covered \u2014 the Student Government website contains a masterlist<\/a> of student discounts throughout the Tampa, Temple Terrace, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee areas.<\/p>\n

So, if none of the deals in this article appeal to you, consider checking the list out \u2014 you\u2019ll be sure to find one that does.<\/p>\n

Next time you go out, shop smart.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of the benefits of being a USF student and support the businesses that support the Bulls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Be thrifty this semester just by showing your USF student ID. ORACLE GRAPHIC\/COLE ABRUZZESE It feels like everything…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":124738,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136],"class_list":["post-124737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124737\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}