conversation: User (PutMeInTheGameCoach): "Hey everyone,\n\nStudent here, looking to get a first credit card to start building credit. At this point, my main problem is simply not knowing which one to sign up for.  Do you all have any suggestions of either:\n\n* Good rewards cards (preferably not gas cards, I don't have a car)\n* A website where I can search my available options?\n\nDuring the school year, I probably won't be spending too, too much so the rewards aren't super critical but something is better than nothing. \n\nMany people have said to always keep your first card open.  If this is the case, should my first card have an annual fee attached?\n\nThanks.\n\nEDIT:  Lots of great advice, thank you all. Just wanted to let you know I've all read the comments and am taking them to heart!"
  Self: "The [link to nerdwallet](http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/top-credit-cards/nerdwallets-best-college-student-credit-cards/) that ResoluteMan posted is a pretty good overview. I'm fairly new to the credit game, as a 19 year old student myself, so I know where you're coming from.\n\nI have a Discover IT student card and I could not be happier with it. I just got approved for a $1,500 limit with limited credit history and limited income. It has 1% cashback rewards on everything, 5% cashback rewards in rotating categories, 5-20% cashback at some online retailers, and best of all, no annual fee. This is ideal because you will be able to keep your account open for a long time without having to pay any fees, even after you qualify for cards with better rewards (although these rewards are great for a student card and not too bad even in comparison with some prime cards). Their customer service is also based in the United States and very nice and helpful (when I called, I didn't even have to wait on hold or press buttons)! I've also really been pleased with both their website and mobile app - it's clean, simple and easy to use.\n\nIt's great that you're deciding to build credit now. By the time we're graduated and have a need for good credit, our scores will be stellar! If you have any questions about credit scores, credit cards, or improving your chances of acceptance, send me a PM or ask here and I'd be happy to answer them :)\n\nAnd you do decide to go for the DiscoverIT student, make sure you use a referral code. You and your referrer each get $50 in cashback after you're approved. If you want a referral link, send me a PM and I'll hook you up! "
  User (PutMeInTheGameCoach): "Do you find that you are able to use your Discover card in most places?  It seems like some places are just Visa/MasterCard.  Thanks!"
  The_Wowee (The_Wowee): "I've had a Discover card for two years and cannot remember the last time it was not accepted. It may depend on where you live, yes, but more and more places are accepting them. The website is really good and their customer service is good as well - I always talk to a real person without having to wait! \n"
  