As a Postgrad student who is back at Uni after three years,
I’ve just discovered the awesomeness of smartphone Apps and the highly vital role they can
play in making Uni life easier and more fun. Here are some of recommendations (which can be downloaded from iTunes and the Google Play store).
Student life:
Lost on Campus:
This is a really handy app to have, especially in the first
few weeks of University as you are trying to familiarize yourself with a new
campus and its surroundings. From suggestions for best coffee to locating a
lecture hall, this app has it all to make sure you are not lost on campus.
Australia Student
Guide:
This is a comprehensive app targeted at local and
international students, that includes all you need to know about things to do,
places to see, events to attend and specials to grab in Adelaide, Melbourne,
Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.
My Weekly budget:
This app helps to keep you on top of your finances by
helping you track your spending and plan your expenses on a weekly basis. Highly recommended for budget-constrained but
impulsive hearted shoppers like myself!
Good Tonight:
Developed by a University of
Sydney student, this App ensures that every night is a good night. It
helps you find bars and venues based on your preferences, popularity and
specials so you can plan ahead or even find a venue nearby when you are
on-the-go. This helps to explore the city and find your new favourite
“hangouts”.
Study aides and Productivity tools
Evernote:
A must-have for students! This is a fantastic app to boost
your productivity by helping you make to-do lists, write notes and save photos
across all devices.
Dropbox:
A great app to have for file sharing, especially when
working on group assignments. Collating files has never been easier!
Erudio:
Here’s another app to help you organize your day and semester better.
Flashcards:
This app was developed at Harvard University to make virtual
flashcards. You can create your own or use one of the tens of millions of pre-made decks
to assist your memory.
This is an award winning app - great for student activities
and just general browsing. You can simply put away articles that you want to
read later or again in the “pocket” which can be accessed easily. This syncs
across all your devices and allows you to read articles, look through photos
and view videos whenever you need.
An amazing app for those of you dealing with stats, numbers
and formulas. WolframAlpha is like a mathematical version of Google in your pocket that can
instantly assist with any technical query you have.
Communication Apps
Whatsapp:
Again a great tool for teamwork, especially for those
working in virtual teams. Also, a good way to communicate with your dear and
near ones overseas.
Snapchat:
This is the newest craze for students in Australia where you
communicate using only photos that last on your friend’s screen for just a few
seconds. Mainly used for fun and interactive communication.
Hope these help you have an appsolutely good time at Uni :). Watch this space for more!
