Credit Card Kiosks on College Campuses
Students entering their freshmen year of college are typically starting a new chapter in their lives, filled with hundreds of first-time experiences and opportunities. For many, it’s the first time they’ve lived on their own. For some, it may also be the first time they had to do much for themselves, from laundry to planning their own meals. For all college students, the temptation to sign on the dotted line for various credit card offers can be too much to overcome!
As the summer fades into fall, all around the country you’ll see little tables popping up with enticing offers- “Get a free T-Shirt when you apply for our credit card”; “Choose a free CD”; or “Free Pizza when you apply!” The little credit card “kiosks” are littered all over campus in some cases, with the most marketing savvy setting up shop in front of the pizza shop where students can get their free pizza for applying, or in front of the dining hall or center of campus where students tend to socialize in between classes.
