Off to College: Share-A-Cart Edition

Shared on 2 August 2024, by Julie

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Heading off to college for the first time can be overwhelming in many ways. It’s the first time many students are on their own and suddenly they may be facing issues of living with unfamiliar roommates, along with handling chores and a heavier workload from school.

Once you’re settled, though, you may find that there are items you’re missing that you simply didn’t think to buy before moving into the dorm. That’s where Share-A-Cart comes in! Rather than sending parents a million different links of items you need to do your best, you can create a cart of basics from Target, a new device from Apple, or even new wardrobe must-haves from a variety of clothing stores. And since you can build the cart with the exact colors, specifications, and sizes that you need, you won’t have to worry about fielding texts from your mom during your 8 am physics class.

How Do You Set Up Share-A-Cart?

It’s an incredibly easy process. Head over to the Share-A-Cart homepage and right at the top you’ll see a button to get Share-A-Cart for whichever browser you’re using – as long as it’s one of the supported ones. (That would be Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.) Click that button, follow the instructions, and in just a few minutes at most you should be ready to use Share-A-Cart at more than 150 supported stores.

Top Stores for College Students Shopping With Share-A-Cart

There are a wide variety of stores to shop at using Share-A-Cart, including clothing, tech, bookstores, groceries, and more. If you’re fortunate enough to have someone else footing the bill for things like clothing, tech, and books, you can expect to share carts from stores such as:

Then all your purchaser has to do is add to their own cart and finish placing their order.

Share A Cart, Not A Warehouse Club Membership

That’s not the only use college students will find for Share-A-Cart. Imagine having a roommate with a membership to a warehouse club such as BJ’s, Costco, or Sam’s Club. Then you can create a cart full of items you need or want, and send that to your roommate so they can make the exact purchase you need. After that you just have to worry about being sure to pay them back.

Split the Grocery Chore With Ease

When it comes to living with roommates, many end up sharing the chores and that often includes things like shopping for groceries. Grocery delivery services have made the process easier overall, and using Share-A-Cart, you can ensure that whoever is in charge of buying the groceries purchases the right items every single time.

These are just some of the ways using Share-A-Cart can simplify shopping for college students. Whether you’re collaborating with your parents who are still at home while you’re away or you’re splitting costs with a roommate, Share-A-Cart can keep everyone on the same page.

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