by Isabel Ter Weeme–During their free moments, students enjoy streaming their favorite movies and TV shows. These days there are many options to choose from.
But with the rise of streaming platforms, the internet is now full of different shows and movies for everyone. There are many streaming services to choose from, offering everything from big, exciting movies to smaller shows made for specific groups of people.
“I have Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. I use Netflix on the account of my parents and the other platforms I share with my cousins,” said Jasmijn Peters, a college student.
Having access to all these platforms offers a remarkable variety of content at one’s fingertips, enabling viewers to curate their own personalized streaming experience. Jessica Chino, a graduate student, said, “I like Hulu the most because it has the most variety of movies and series. Still, Disney+ is also great. It is hard to choose my favorite one.”
Peters agrees with Chino. She says it is hard for her to choose her favorite one, but the choice to get rid of one is even harder.
Balancing multiple streaming subscriptions can be akin to juggling a bunch of tasks at once. While having access to all these platforms is handy, it can also be challenging to stay on top of managing subscriptions, payment schedules, and the ever-growing lineup of shows and movies to enjoy.
Bram Stof, a sophomore, agrees: “It is a lot of money if I have to pay for all the streaming platforms. I only pay for Netflix. For Amazon Prime and Hulu, I got the login information from my friends.”
All three students agree that it would be impossible to pay for all the streaming platforms by themselves. “One streaming platform is already a lot of money. If I had to pay for all of them, it would cost me around $100 a month. I don’t have that,” says Chino.
The majority of students maintain up to four streaming platform accounts, and they often take advantage of student discounts offered by these services. However, if a student wishes to subscribe to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Hulu simultaneously, the cost adds up to approximately $35 per month. This can be a significant expense for a college student who needs to manage their finances carefully.
Another problem for students who are sharing their accounts could arise in the future. Netflix does not like that everyone is sharing their passwords. They announced last year that you can only share your login information with the people in your household.
All three students do not agree with that. “In the summer I am still living with my parents, does that count as living in the same household? It does not say how many days a year I need to live there,” Peters said.
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