Student Perks
June 29th, 2007 by
peasleer
Being a student has many perks, but the one I’ve discovered most recently is obtaining samples from semiconductor manufacturers. I’ve started a couple of electronics projects (details to follow?), and Texas Instruments, National Semiconductor, and Maxim-IC have all provided free samples of some of the required components. This in itself is appreciated, but not entirely special because anyone can get a free sample. What made me really happy is that by using my school e-mail address, they even pay for the shipping.
How cool is that? That is the kind of spirit toward students that companies in more fields need. A small hit to profits to further a student’s education. I’m very pleased :)
