Apps to make student life easier

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.

Pocket:

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.

WolframAlpha:

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!