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HEADING TO COLLEGE THIS SEPTEMBER? ACE YOUR FIRST SEMESTER WITH ALDI’S STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE 

Pick up great value student homewares and household essentials in ALDI from August 31st 

The new college term is just around the corner, meaning students all over Ireland will be flying the nest and stepping out on their own for the first time. Moving out is exciting but can be daunting. With that in mind, ALDI has prepared a Student Survival Guide full of top tips around budgeting, cooking, and socialising to make the transition that little bit easier! 

ALDI’s Student Survival Guide

1. Stock up on non-perishables Can you cook it? Yes, you can! Make sure your kitchen cabinets are stocked with non-perishable canned items like tinned tomatoes, beans, and tuna. Not only are they cheap and affordable but they can be quickly transformed into easy, nutritious meals. Plus, they have a long shelf life, meaning you don’t have to worry about them going off. 
2. Take advantage of your student discount Between rent, college materials and transport costs, college can be pricey. Save money by availing of your student discount where possible. Whether you’re going to the cinema, hopping on the train, or buying a new laptop, there are plenty of savings to be made by simply flashing your student card. Do your research and enjoy the bargains – they won’t last forever!
3. Make friends with frozen vegetables Want to get veggie goodness but worried about precious fridge space? Pick up frozen vegetables like peas, broccoli, spinach and more. They are affordable, convenient and retain all the natural goodness of fresh vegetables. Simply add them to a pasta dish, pop them in a stir fry or enjoy alongside meat and fish. 
4. Join clubs and societies Looking to make some new friends or try a new hobby? Sign up to clubs and societies in college. They are a great way of meeting new people, exploring new pastimes, and discovering new passions. From tag rugby to debating, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest – and meet other like-minded people who could end up being lifelong pals! 
5. Shop smarter Living on a budget? Save money on your grocery bills by shopping smarter. Plan your meals for the week in advance and only buy what you need. Swap out premium brands for supermarket own-label products. Don’t forget to take advantage of weekly offers like ALDI’s Super Six on fresh fruit and vegetables, 100% Irish Bord Bia Quality Assured meat and more! Consider starting a kitty with your housemates and go in on household essentials like toilet roll and dish soap together.  Plus, never go shopping on an empty stomach! 
6. Download the Too Good To Go app Earlier this year, ALDI rolled out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across 160 of its stores nationwide. Their ‘Surprise Bags’ contain a range of fresh items that are approaching their sell-by or use-by dates at a third of the price, costing just €3.99 each to purchase. Simply download the free Too Good To Go app and search for your nearby ALDI store to reserve a bag to collect at an allotted time.
7. Follow the right people! Looking for some dinner inspo for meals that won’t break the bank? Look no further! TikTok and ALDI Brand Ambassador Caz Mooney (@irishbudgeting) is best-known for her ‘Feed 5 people under €5’ recipe ideas and money saving tips.

To celebrate the beginning of a new college year, a selection of student homewares will be available in ALDI stores nationwide from August 31st. Pop into your nearest store to stock up on fresh bedding, cooking essentials, bathroom basics and much more. Everything you need to settle into your college abode – without the large price tag! 

Don’t sleep on ALDI’s bedroom offers! Make your bedroom nice and cosy with ALDI’s great value bedding. Snuggle up with the Easy Care Double Duvet Set €9.99,which comes with a duvet and two pillowcases. Rest easy on the soft touch, medium support Pillow Pack €19.99 (4 Pack). 

Create your own smart study space with ALDI’s workspace accessories. Keep your space clutter-free with the Waste Paper Bin €2.99. Study in style with the cool, convenient Lap Tray €8.99, perfect for balancing laptops or books (as well as late night cuppas!). Charge multiple devices at once with theDesign Socket Cube €12.99,which comes equipped with three USB ports.Tidy away stationery, books and more with the space-saving 4 Drawer Storage Tower €19.99. Stay focused on your study as you burn the midnight oil with the Desk Lamp with Charging Station €29.99. 

Make dinnertime less of a chore and invest in ALDI’s high quality cookware. Don’t miss out on Essential Kitchen Gadgets €2.99 like a grater, peeler or can opener. Enjoy quick, warming meals when you’re pressed for time with the Microwave Mug/Bowl €4.99. Cooking for the whole house or preparing a dinner for one? Be prepared for all eventualities with the Small/Medium/Large Essential Pans €6.99 – €10.99. Available in a comprehensive range of shapes and sizes, these pans are hard-wearing, practical, and built to last, making them a must-have addition to any kitchen!

Build a blissful bathroom with ALDI’s practical bathroom must-haves. Avoid nasty slips and trips in the shower with the stylish Bath & Shower Suction Mat €3.99. Keep on top of your clothes-washing with the Laundry Bag €5.99. Inject colour into your space with the Chenille Bobble Mat €6.99, available in a selection of bright, bold shades.

Finally, keep your flat clean and organised with ALDI’s everyday practical essentials. Store your favourite breakfast cereals in reusable Cereal Containers €7.99.Pop fresh fruit and vegetables in the 2-Tier Metal Storage Basket €12.99. Dispose of everyday rubbish with the large 42 Litre Moda Touch Bin €19.99, which comes with a touch-top lid and bin liner ring. Clear everyday dirt and dust with the lightweight Corded Vacuum Cleaner €29.99.

Remember: you’ll find everyday essentials in ALDI at amazing low prices – no student discount needed!

See below for a full list of student homeware products available in ALDI stores nationwide from August 31st: 

• Chip/Pizza Tray €1.99 Non-stick coating. Dishwasher safe. Freezer safe. Oven safe to 230C. Choose from Chip or Pizza Tray.
• Glass Tumbler €1.99 Dishwasher safe. Available in clear or green glass. 
• Fresh and Freeze Boxes €2.49 Choose from 3 pack approx. 1 litre, 4 pack approx. 750ml, or 5 pack approx. 500ml containers. 
• Essential Kitchen Gadgets €2.99 Choose from Box Grater, 4 Side Grater, Peeler, Can Opener, or Pizza Cutter. 
• Stoneware Tableware €2.99 Dishwasher and microwave safe. Choose from Plate, Pasta Bowl, or Mug. Available in black or grey. 
• Waste Paper Bin €2.99 Choose from black or grey.
• Mini Faux Succulent €3.49 Choose from I’m Sexy and I Grow It or Blooming Fabulous designs in white, Plant Lady in pink or I Will Survive in Green. 
• Bath & Shower Suction Mat €3.99 Choose from Oval or Square in white or clear. 
• Measuring Jugs €3.99 Includes 500ml, 1 Litre and 2 Litre Jugs. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Non-slip base. Available in grey or pink. 
• Easy Care Double Fitted Sheet €4.99 Double fitted sheet. Brushed finish. Soft touch. Available in beige, white or grey. 
• Eat Well For Less Cookbook €4.99 Choose from Quick and Easy Meals, Family Feasts on a Budget, Happy and Healthy or Every Day books.
• Fruit Infuser/Hydration Bottle €4.99 Choose from Fruit Infuser in turquoise or pink approx. 900ml or Hydration Bottle in purple or black approx. 1 litre. Simply add fruit to the infuser bottle to flavour your water. BPA free. 
• Gripi Scissors €4.99 Choose from coral, green or red. 
• Hand Towels/Bath Towel €4.99 (2 Pack) Choose from 2 Pack Hand Towels approx. 50 x 90cm or Bath Towel approx. 70 x 125cm. Machine washable. 100% cotton. Available in blue, beige, grey or yellow. 
• Microwave Mug/Bowl €4.99 Choose from a leakproof Microwave Soup Mug with steam vent approx. 683ml or a Microwave Bowl with steam vent approx. 850ml. Available in sage green or red. 
• Terry Tea Towels €4.99 100% cotton. Machine washable. Available in dark green, grey, navy or pink. Approx. 40 x 60cm. 
• Laundry Bag €5.99 Choose from cream with Wore It Once or Laundry text or black with Dirty text or grey with Wash, Dry, Fold, Repeat text. Size approx. 50 x 33 x 33cm.
• Mug €5.99 Choose from Minecraft Creeper, PlayStation Controller, Xbox, or Pokémon Poké Ball designs.
• Protein Shaker/Rainbow Straws €5.99 Protein shaker with protein powder storage at the base and a whisk ball. Choose from Protein Shaker in pink, cool grey, grey, or 20-piece straw set. 
• Tumbler/Travel Mug €5.99 Choose from Tumbler in PlayStation, Rick & Morty or Xbox designs or Travel Mug in Harry Potter, Call of Duty or Friends designs.
• Chenille Bobble Mat €6.99 Available in blue, grey, beige, or yellow. Approx. 50 x 80cm. 
• Small Essential Pan €6.99 Choose from Saucepan approx. 16cm with lid, Wok approx. 20cm without lid or Milk Pan approx. 14cm without lid. 
• Cereal Containers €7.99 Available in grey or white. 
• Double Mattress Protector €8.99 Bound edge. Machine washable. Soft touch. Approx. 135 x 190cm.
• Laptray €8.99 100% cotton bags with polystyrene deep fill. Approx. 43 x 32.4 x 8cm. Choose from Diamond Geo, Spotty, White Marble or Rainbow designs.
• Medium Essential Pan €8.99 Choose from 18cm or 20cm Saucepan with lid or approx. 24cm Frying Pan without lid. 
• Supersoft Throw €8.99 Choose from embossed pink, beige check or grey.
• Easy Care Double Duvet Set €9.99 Includes duvet and 2 pillowcases. Brushed finish. Soft touch. Available in white seersucker, stripe check, geo, and grey seersucker.
• Chopping Board Set €10.99 Set of 4 Chopping Boards in a stand. Available in grey, tonal, or multi-coloured. 
• Large Essential Pan €10.99 Choose from Sauté Pan approx. 28cm with lid. Stock pot approx. 24cm with lid or Wok approx. 28cm without lid. 
• 2-Tier Metal Storage Basket €12.99 Approx. 33 x 17 x 37cm.
• Design Socket Cube €12.99 Ideal for charging smartphones, tablets, or gaming devices. 3-way 13-amp socket outlet with 3 USB ports. Anti-slip base. Available in white, matte black or grey. Approx. 1.4m cable.
• Gallery Wall Frame Pack €12.99 (4 Pack) Available in black or white. Frame and print included. 
• Single Duvet €12.99 10.5 tog. Overlocked finish.Machine washable. Polyester fibre filling. 
• Double Duvet €14.99 10.5 tog. Overlocked finish. Machine washable. Polyester fibre filling. 
• Portable Blender €14.99 USB charging. Stainless steel blades. Approx. 3 hours’ charging time. BPA-free material. Power indicator. One-touch operation. Built-in strainer. Charger not included. 
• TV Wall Bracket €14.99 Cantilever LCD TV Wall Mount. Tilt and swivel function. Suitable for LCD TV 17” to 55”. Max loading weight approx. 25kg.
• 4 Drawer Storage Tower €19.99 Size approx. 18 x 25 x 64cm. Drawer max. load weight approx. 1.5kg. Available in black & white Geometric, plain black, plain grey, or grey & white geometric.
• 42 Litre Moda Touch Bin €19.99 Touch-top lid for easy use. Includes removable bin liner ring. Choose from silver, cream or black. 
• Pillow Pack €19.99 Soft touch. Medium support. Machine washable. Approx. 74 x 68cm. 
• Corded Vacuum Cleaner €29.99 600W. Lightweight design. Converts to a handheld unit. Includes Crevice and Brush Tool. Approx. 1 Litre Dust Container. Approx. 8m power cord. 
• Desk Lamp with Charging Station €29.99 Contemporary style desk lamp with wireless charging station. 6W Led light. Adjustable head. Touch button control. 3 lighting modes. 5 brightness levels. Available in black or white. Approx. 38.5 x 18 x 36.5cm.