Awesome Apps Every College Student Needs
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is having the right tools. Luckily for students today there are a ton of great apps that are often free to help them get through a busy semester. Work smarter in college (no way!) with these awesome apps that we picked to assist with everything from notetaking and time-management, to sleep and healthy eating. You should totally check these out…
Use in the classroom
Soundnote – lets you type or draw while recording a lecture
Evernote – takes notes, to-do lists, reminders, clip anything from the web and share easily with classmates
Otter – records lectures and lets you do keyword searches
OfficeLens – converts images like whiteboards to editable documents
Use to study for exams
StudyBlue – a top site for flashcards, content library and works with different student learning styles
Brainscape – make flashcards customizable or use their for standardized exams like the GRE or MCAT
GoConqr – offers flashcards and quizzes plus tools like Mind Maps to connect complex concepts
TopGrade – another great choice for flashcards, courses, quizzes, and a bonus–language tutorials
Use to write a paper
Grammarly – checks grammar, wordiness, and works on lots of platforms
EasyBib – use for creating your citations in the proper style format
Coggle – create a Mind Map to structure your paper
Dragon Dictation – this app is handy if you aren’t a fast typer or you can use to break writer’s block
Use to get organized
Timetable – very aesthetically pleasing time management app is easy to set up and has lots of options to customize
myHomework – try this cross-platform organizer to access assignments and reminders for due dates
Mint – manage your money, track your monthly spending, and set a budget–good lessons to learn for life
Flipd – helps keep your focus and manage your time
Use for your well being
SleepCycle – track, monitor and analyze to get your best sleep
Alarmy – you are NOT sleeping through this alarm
Fooducate – track your eating and set goals –bonus it tells you foods to stay away from
MapMyFitness – lets you find running routes, link with lots of devices, and challenge friends
Wisedrinking – responsible drinking app to track alcohol consumption
Smartwatcher – connect with other friends to let them know where you are and stay safe walking home
And finally, don’t forget an app you’ll Use to Save Time and Money: BookScouter.com to help you quickly find the best prices from the most vendors to buy, sell, or rent your textbooks. Available in the app store for IOS or Android.