College years are some of the most expensive years of our lives. Being students, we always want to get the best deal possible when shopping for supplies. However, there are certain products that we students to HAVE to buy with a famous brand name on the packet. Here are a few things that we just cannot seem to bare the thought of buying a rip off version of:
1. Lyons Tea
There's no denying that a good brew is indispensable in student life. Whether its on a rainy day to warm you up, during an important DMC or a quick cuppa' to energise you before a lecture; it has to be Lyons Tea. Those supermarket brands that are half the price just don't seem to do it for us. You'll soon notice everyone goes to have tea in the house/apartment that has that big bright green box sitting in the kitchen.
2. Nutella
Pancake Tuesday is coming up very soon, and what is this famous days most important pancake filler? That smooth hazelnut spread, most commonly know as; Nutella.
Nutella is one of the handiest things to have. Have no time to make a bite to eat before college?No problem! Nutella on a slice of toast is your answer. It's quick, simple, tasty and fills you up quickly. Lets face it "chocolate spread" will never have that signature taste that Nutella has. Also, if you run out of hot chocolate just mix a dollop of Nutella with boiling water and milk, sorted, plus it's probably the nicest hot chocolate in the world.
3. Durex
One of a "night outs" most important assets is of course a condom, just incase. If you do get lucky and whip out a condom with some dodgy brand name its unlikely that the girl will feel comfortable about it. We all know and trust Durex as a brand and it has served many students well through the years. Although, one might find it worrying if you're carrying JLS Durex condoms around in your wallet..
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4. Heinz or Bachelors Beans
Either or, they're both great! Since college began, they've become a weekly purchase that gets dumped into the trolley as you go along. Beans are perfect for lazy days when you just can't even be bothered to make a sandwich for lunch. Yeah, there are really cheap tins out there, but we just can't bring ourselves to give up a good tin of beans! Also, beans are perfect mashed up in tortilla wraps, handy out as an extra filling!
5. Ben and Jerrys
We have all tried the rip-off versions of Ben and Jerrys and every time they get more and more disappointing. There is no way anything could taste as good as Cookie-Dough or Phish Food. As soon as Ben and Jerrys go on special offer for three euro we all hear about it. Everyone runs to the shop in the hope that their favourite flavour will still be there.
6. Cereal:
If you buy a cheaper version of our well known brands such as Kellogs Cornflakes its likely that the box will remain in the cupboard until its stale. Going home on the weekends means one thing, Mammy will buy you branded cereal, YES! We are unsure if its the familiar picture on the front of box or the contents inside, but branded cereal makes your breakfast so much more enjoyable!
There you have it, there are some things in life that we don't mind stretching the pockets for and thats our favourite well known brands!
