Best Apps for College StudentsA recent study by Ball State University indicates that smartphone ownership among students has grown immensely over the past few years – from 27% in 2009 to 69% in 2012. Add in those who own tablet devices, and that’s a lot of young people who can benefit from educational apps. But which ones are the most useful when you’re trying to earn a degree?
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Here are five of the best apps for college students, plus one that will help you wind down after a hard week of hitting the books:
1. Amazon Student. Buying a new stack of paper textbooks can be one of the most insidious expenses faced by students – and one they need to repeat every semester. But with Amazon Student, you can snap a picture of your book’s barcode, and the app will tell you where to get it at the best price. Perhaps more importantly, it allows you to sell back your used textbooks for Amazon gift cards (which you can often use to buy the following semester’s books).
Available for: Android and iPhone
Price: Free
2. Graphing Calculator. An absolute must for students with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors, Graphing Calculator has all the important functions of a good scientific calculator. Since such devices can cost anywhere from $50 - $100, you’re much better off forking over the $2 for this app.
Available for: iPhone
Price: $1.99
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3. iStudiezPro. Time management is critical for college students. Input your class schedule and assignment deadlines into iStudiezPro, and the app will organize your activities, warn you of approaching due dates, keep track of your grades and make sure you know when your next class is.
Available for: iPhone
Price: $2.99
4. Quizlet. This app stores and manages digital flashcard sets on almost every conceivable subject. You can choose from more than 10 million free sets or create your own. There are four available study styles and two flashcard games that bring a little fun to your study time.
Available for: Android, iPad, iPhone
Price: Free
5. Study Buddy. Part of developing and maintaining good study habits is knowing when you could be doing a better job. Study Buddy monitors how much time you spend on distractions during study time – answering calls, checking social media, listening to music, etc. It then creates a study efficiency graph to show you how well you’re staying on task.
Available for: iPhone
Price: $0.99
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Once you’ve used your other apps to complete your coursework and prepare for upcoming exams, some downtime is often in order. Fortunately, there’s an app for that!
6. DrinkOwl. This app helps you find nearby bars and liquor stores, and lists any specials they are currently running. Drink within walking distance of your dorm room on the cheap! DrinkOwl works best for students who live in major metro areas, as drinking establishments in small college towns may not be listed in the app.
Available for: Android and iPhone
Price: Free