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Why I chose the laptop perk

Date 19 September 2025

Kerry shares her reasons for picking the free laptop perk which is offered to eligible students at UON.

Kerry Eaton

Student Perks

The student perks you can choose from is either a £500 food and drink credit for on campus canteens, a discount off your accommodation or a free laptop. I decided to chose the laptop, this was because I am a commuting student coming into university and luckily my parents help with food, so it was a clear choice.

Why I chose the free laptop

The laptop has helped me so much already, and I am just over half way through the first year. It has allowed me to complete assignments when I need to and to not rely on having to go to the library. I can do work when at home, in the studios or even pop to a coffee shop.

A student working on their laptop at the Ground Cafe window seats.

The benefits of picking the free laptop perk

On my course we gain access to Drama Online, which is a bit like Netflix for theatre kids, and having this laptop has allowed me to browse this and explore what is out there in the world. I have been able to watch videos on different types of theatre and performance and get inspiration for my own pieces of work.

Also, as a Student Influencer, I would not be able to complete my blogs without this laptop. So not only has choosing the laptop helped me complete my course assignments but it has also allowed me to gain work.


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Image of Kerry Eaton in the Waterside Library
Kerry Eaton

Kerry is a first-year Acting for Contemporary and Devised Performance student.