Spotify did the unthinkable when it announced the biggest game changer of 2017 last week. From their student discount to their classic 3-month premium trial for only one dollar, they have been trying to rope their audience in to paying for their service for years and now they have finally figured out how.
Spotify is now partnering with the popular streaming service Hulu to provide college students with the ultimate life hack. For the small price of $5 a month, you can get access to Spotify premium and Hulu's Limited Commercial plan. That's right, both subscriptions for less than a bottle of Burnett's.
I have purchased this bundle a little under five hours ago and it is easily already the greatest decision I have ever made. If you aren't already intrigued, here's a few reasons you should be.
1. Binge watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians
My number one struggle with Netflix was the fact that my ultimate guilty pleasure was only available with DVD rentals. With Hulu, you have access to 195 episodes at the tips of your fingers. Pour yourself a glass of wine and watch preteen Kendall and Kylie at their prime.
2. Binge watch some classic Nickelodeon
Not much of a Kardashian fan and need a dose of nostalgia in your life? Look no further, Hulu offers an array of Nick shows like Rugrats, Hey Arnold and Drake & Josh. All we need is some Zoey 101 and our lives would solely be complete. Hulu also offers hundreds of other shows, some that Netflix doesn't have the rights to.
3. Skip through the entire Taylor Swift catalog
Skip over her entirely, or if you're a fan skip towards your favorite song without fear that you'll run out. With Spotify premium you can skip through songs as you please instead of held back with the six skip limit. November 10th is the Reputation drop date so with premium, do with it what you will.
4. Construct the best road trip playlist of all time
Have Spotify's entire song library at your disposal to create hour long playlists for any occasion, most likely for the long car rides back home for break or away sports games. You had that before, but now enjoy it AD FREE. Sorry Spotify guy with the super smooth voice asking if I want to watch a 30 second video, I've upgraded and won't be needing you anymore.
5. Treat Yo Self
College is hard, sometimes you just need a night where you do nothing but lay in bed with a face mask and watch hours of mindless TV or hours of a 90's throwback playlist. For just one less Starbucks drink a month, all this could be yours. Enjoy it!