Must Haves for the College-Bound From Shell
05 Agosto 2005 - 6:02PM
PR Newswire (US)
HOUSTON, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Last October, 1.8 million high
school graduates enrolled in college. As this year's graduating
class prepares for new horizons, it is important for parents to
prepare their college-bound children to survive and thrive in their
new environment. While laptop computers, mini refrigerators and
dorm decor are on the top of many back-to-school shopping lists, a
number of essential, money-saving items often are overlooked, such
as renter's insurance and credit cards. Shell offers the following
tips to help parents who may need a refresher course in College
Preparation 101: -- Ensure Safety and Security: As college freshmen
adjust to new friends, shared spaces and cafeteria food, one thing
remains the same -- there's no place like home. In an effort to
battle the homesick blues, many first-year college students head
home frequently to get fresh laundry, home cooking and a little
TLC. Parents can breathe easier by ensuring their students are
covered by an automobile roadside assistance program, like Master
Road Assist(R) offered free to Shell MasterCard cardholders. Some
auto insurance policies and motor club programs also offer 24-hour
assistance as a benefit of membership. Dad or Mom may not be close
enough to fix a flat tire, but knowing that help is a phone call
away can alleviate unnecessary anxiety. -- Drive Home Savings:
Whether parents are sending their kids to a college across town or
across the country, many freshmen will be hitting the road to
higher education. To manage car-related costs and help save money
on gasoline, parents should consider getting a credit card that
offers rebates on fuel purchases, and then add their student to the
account. For example, the Shell MasterCard from Citi Cards offers
cardholders 5 percent rebates on Shell gasoline -- more than 11
cents a gallon at today's gas prices* -- and 1 percent rebates on
all other purchases. -- Protect Personal Property: Some college
dorm rooms or apartments may resemble a local electronics store
with the number of CDs, MP3 players, stereo systems, laptop
computers and cell phones stored inside. Should a theft or fire
occur, the cost to replace these items could be hefty. Renter's
insurance is a simple, cost-effective solution that not only
protects a student's investments, but also offers invaluable peace
of mind. According to an independent study, the average cost for
renter's insurance is $12 a month and usually comes with lower
deductibles than a regular homeowner's insurance policy. However,
only one third of the 81 million renters in the United States carry
renter's insurance. -- Keep Covered For Colds: Living in a college
dorm with other residents coming and going at all hours may be good
for entertainment but bad for health. Unfortunately, many college
freshmen between the ages of 18 and 23 may not be covered under
their parents' health insurance policy once they leave home.
Parents should review their policies and determine if an
independent individual policy or a college's student health package
is needed. With the cost of tuition continuing to escalate, being
covered for unexpected medical bills makes a lot of sense. Shell
Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company, is a leader in
the refining, transportation and marketing of fuels, and has a
network of nearly 6,600 branded gasoline stations in the Western
United States. Shell Oil Company is a 50 percent owner of Motiva
Enterprises LLC, along with Saudi Refining, Inc., which refines and
markets branded products through 9,400 stations in the Eastern and
Southern United States. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the
Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies (NYSE:RDNYSE:SC). For more
information, please visit http://www.shell.com/ . * Based on the
national average price for regular unleaded gasoline for the week
of August 1, 2005, as published by the Energy Information
Administration. DATASOURCE: Shell Oil Products US CONTACT: Allison
Holliday of BlueCurrent Public Relations, +1-214-303-6009, for
Shell Oil Products US; or Anne Peebles of Shell Oil Products US,
+1-281-874-8290 or +1-713-241-1584 Web site: http://www.shell.com/
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