I need to talk to an actual person and keep getting re routed to the automated voice message.

Concern moved here to the Customer Service help section for greater exposure to Comcast corporate employees (The Digital Care Team) for assistance.

Hello @user_rn6b0l, thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave a post. Sorry to hear that you are having issues with the automated system. I have attached a link for our Student internet deals.  Verify your student status: You will need to verify your student status through SheerID, a third-party verification service. Select your plan: Choose the internet or bundle plan that best suits your needs.
Complete the sign-up process: Follow the instructions to complete your sign-up and apply the discount to your account.