Ryan Higa is an internet sensation. For those of you who do not know who he is, Ryan is a comedian from Hawaii who is well known for his comedy videos on YouTube. As of August 20th 2009, Ryan’s YouTube channel NigaHiga is the most subscribed channel of all time.

First of all Ryan, welcome to Student On Campus – It’s great to have you here!

Thanks for having me!

Let’s get straight into it…Since starting NigaHiga in 2006 , you have gone on to capture audiences from around the world with your YouTube videos and now you occupy the top spot for the most subscribed channel.Can you summarize for us what the last three years have been like?

I never imagined this would happen…the fans and the attention is just unbelievable! We started making videos because we were bored and we enjoyed making people laugh. It’s been great traveling and meeting the fans and other youtubers.

“When I do a video, I’m always trying to make it better or funnier”

Let’s go back to the beginning – What made you want to start NigaHiga?

We used an old VHS camcorder…you had to have a cassette to put the tape in to play and then take it to our friends’ homes to play in their VCRs…having the videos on the internet, our friends could see it whenever.

At what point did you realise that NigaHiga was on its way to becoming the web phenomenon that it is now?

When we started posting the “How to Be” videos, we couldn’t believe the number of views. But even at that, I never imagined we’d have all the subscribers.

If you could pick 1 video of yours that stands out the most, which one would it be and why?

I’m always asked that question, but it’s so hard to answer. When I do a video, I’m always trying to make it better or funnier.

You currently attend university in Las Vegas – How do you find juggling classes and making YouTube videos?

I go to school part-time so that I’m able to continue making my videos.

“If you enjoy it, go for it”

Your YouTube popularity led to “Ryan and Sean’s Not So Excellent Adventure” which grabbed the iTunes No. 1 spot for independent films. How did that opportunity come about?

The producers saw our videos and contacted me by email, so at first we didn’t take it too seriously. Then they talked with our parents and we all decided it was a great opportunity to experience making a “real” movie.

Is Hollywood calling?

No, not yet…but hopefully…

What advice can you give to students who want to follow in your footsteps?

If you enjoy it, go for it….you never know who’s watching and what opportunities will follow.

What’s next for Ryan Higa?

I want to eventually get a BA in Film but for now, I enjoy making my videos and people laugh.

The whole Student On Campus team would like to thank Ryan for taking the time out to do this interview. Good luck for the future!

Go check out his channel on YouTube now!

College is expensive. Paying the tuition fees, housing costs and simple stuff like food and drinks can really burn a hole through your wallet.
Luckily, they’re are ways of reducing these costs – One of these ways is by using GradeFund where you can get rewarded for getting good grades.

Students invite their friends and family to sponsor their drive for good grades. Sponsors choose grade levels and sponsorship amounts for each grade (as low as $5). Each semester students upload their transcript. We verify grades, collect money from sponsors, and send it to schools or students depending on sponsor preferences. For individuals or companies that want to create an educational cause, they select the classes and grade levels at the universities they want to sponsor. We send the money to the eligible students who achieve the target performance levels.

So we’ve all seen what happened at the VMA’s – If you haven’t, well you really should pick up a newspaper once in a while or something because this thing has been everywhere. If you actually have not seen what happened for some unexplained reason here’s what went down:

Kanye West followed this up with an apology which he posted on his blog

“I’m sooooo sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans and her mom. I spoke to her mother right after and she said the same thing my mother would’ve said. She is very talented! I like the lyrics about being a cheerleader and she’s in the bleachers! I’m in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment!”

He continued, “Beyonce’s video was the best of this decade!!! I’m sorry to my fans if I let you guys down!!!!! I’m sorry to my friends at MTV. I will apologize to Taylor 2mrw. Welcome to the real world!!!! Everybody wanna booooo me but I’m a fan of real pop culture!!! No disrespect but we watchin’ the show at the cribe right now cause…. Well you know!!!! I’m still happy for Taylor!!!! Boooyaawww!!!! You are very talented!!!!! I gave my awards to Outkast when they deserved it over me… That’s what it is!!!! I’m not crazy yall, I’m just real. Sorry for that!!! I really feel bad for Taylor and I’m sincerely sorry!!! Much Respect!!!!!”

He later took it down and replaced it with:

I feel like Ben Stiller in “Meet the Parents” when he messed up everything and Robert De Niro asked him to leave…      That was Taylor’s moment and I had no right in any way to take it from her.  I am truly sorry.

If you head on over to Atom, you will see that they have made a Kanye West Apology Generator which has made the rounds on the web today. Make your own apology and post your favorites in the comments!

We all know that college is really expensive. Stuff like textbooks, computers and dorm room supplies can set you back thousands of dollars.
That is why the Student On Campus team have decided to compile a definitive list of websites that can help you save money during college. Happy saving!

U.S.A

1. eCampus

2. Academic Superstore

Academic Superstore has consistently been the fastest-growing, education-focused retailer in North America. They are committed exclusively to academic customers, offering thousands of top hardware and full-version software titles at great discounts. They have partnered with the top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, Sibelius, Sony Media Software, and Wacom, to bring excellent service and prices which are available only to students

3. Student Savings Club

Student Savings Club provides local and national discounts to college and university students across the country.

As a student, you’re entitled to student discounts at lots of local businesses. With STUDENT SAVINGS CLUB, all you have to do is show your school ID. Click to find your school, and see all the places where you can get student discounts that save you money.

4. Student Book World

StudentBookWorld is a place where you will find 250,000 stock books at discount prices. Now in their seventh year of trading, they supply a huge range of books in every category. Use their fast search engine or just browse through the categories. StudentBookWorld.com aims to offer all books at discounted prices, some at discounts of up to 30%

5. Student Bistro

StudentBistro.com is devoted to compiling unsurpassed student discount information in a user-friendly format. Why pay for a student discount card when you can obtain the same online coupon savings totally free?! National student discounts are available for a variety of quality goods and services:
bullet Find discount apartment and dorm furnishings, cheap new and used textbooks, discounted clothing, student discount computers and electronics, food and grocery deals, discount music, video and DVD, student discount software, airfare and student discounts for travel and more.

6. Student Advantage

Students save money near campus and online with Student Advantage every day on food, travel, school supplies and more. Sign up today and start saving on everything you need from textbooks to pizza, laptops to posters and everything in between.

Click here to save $10 on your Student Advantage card!

7. College Parents Of America

If you are the parent of a college student, you know the cost of higher education is not limited to tuition. If your child has not yet started college … well, the added cost of travel, school supplies and general living expenses may come as an unwelcome surprise.

That’s why College Parents of America has begun (and continues) to forge partnerships with select companies – to provide our members with valuable discounts, deals and special offers on products and services necessary in the years prior to and during college.

8. Student Shoppers Resource

If you disregard the 90s site design, you will find some great student deals here.  Items range from posters to textbooks to laptops and accessories.

9. STA Travel

STA Travel, the world’s largest student and youth travel agency, beats any price! Every day we’re working with our partners around the globe to get you the cheapest, most flexible flights and top-rated accommodations. Ask your STA Travel expert about discount flight options from your city to get you started on your summer adventures.

10. Apple Store Education

Save hundreds of Dollars on the most popular student item – the MacBook.

11. Student City

At StudentCity, we’re dedicated to helping you celebrate your college years through travel. In fact, it’s all we do. We specialize in providing you with The Ultimate Spring Break Experience with all-inclusive packages, free extras, flexible payment plans and more at the lowest prices. And we’re with you every step of the way. From the planning stage to the travel stage and beyond, our team of travel professionals will do everything we can to ensure you have an unforgettable Spring Break vacation experience.

U.K.

12. Student Beans

Studentbeans.com is an essential part of the uni lifestyle – much like the student favourite baked beans. We help students to stretch their loan with our unique range of discount vouchers and special offers from some of the UK’s top companies. The site provides UK students with a valuable resource to help them make the most of their university experience, and gives brands unrivalled access to a loyal student audience.

Other UK student discounts:

Amazon.co.uk: An NUS Extra card gets you a 5% discount off books/DVDs/CDs.

Apple: 13-14% off all macs which makes them a great deal. Also around September look out for them, get a mac get an iPod nano or touch free back to school discount.

Arcadia (Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Burton): 10% off

Cineworld Student price tickets.

Claire’s Accessories: 10% with NUS

Dominos: Offer student discount.

Empire Cinemas Student price tickets with NUS Card only.

Game: Offer 10%.

GAP: 10% off.

HMV: Ask for a HMV student card in the store, and you can subsequently use this card either in-store or online to get a 10% discount. (no more available this academic year)

La Senza: 10% off full price merchandise.

Mcdonalds: Free hamburger, cheesburger or mcflurry when purchasing a meal with your NUS card (Participating restaurants).

Microsoft: Students get Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 for £38.95 with The Ultimate Steal (university email address required).

Microzine: 10% off.

Software4Students: You can get all office editions (mac as well) for under £40 along with other software. Open to sixth formers as well

New look: 10% off males and females clothes. (often have special 20% off for a couple of weeks)

Office: 10% off in store

Play.com: 5% off all items with a valid UCAS card

Ryman’s: (Am unsure if this is only for certain stores) 10% off.

Shakeaway: 10% off with NUS card / University ID

Slater Menswear: 20% off hirewear

SNAPfax gets you various discounts with both local and UK wide shops, restaurants, takeaways, cinemas, bars, pubs and more.

Superdrug: 10% with valid student ID (Only on purchases over £10, with a valid NUS card or UCAS card)

Warehouse: 10% off all year round with NUS card; occasional 20% off events

We all know that the current economic situation has made life after college an uncertain one. Even those who are still in college/university/high school etc have found that getting a part time job pretty difficult – myself included.

Internships are a great stepping stone to finding your dream job. One word that we hear alot at Student On Campus is experience – Businesses are always looking for prospective employees to have sufficient experience  in the field they want to work in, and what better way to get it then by doing multiple internships at numerous companies.

So what can we at Student On Campus do to help you? Well, our newly created job board sorts through thousands of job listings and picks out student internship oppourtunities, graduate jobs and many more jobs tailored to students.

Since it’s addition to the site yesterday, we have dozens of emails saying how great a tool it is to the site. Thanks alot for those, and we hope that the job board will help you find your dream job.

Post a Job! $20 for 30 days