Most useful apps for students
The world has (almost) an app for everything these days and this makes student life easier, cheaper, more secure and fun. Whether you want help with the process of taking notes, revising your notes and getting up on time or exercising you can read our top choices of apps for students…
1. Lecture capture apps
When I was a kid the students who were attending lectures had to be spending the entire time scribbling their thoughts on notebooks, so as not to miss an important detail. Then technology was introduced and, now, software for recording lectures is an actuality. While recording lectures was common practice within universities for a while The lecture capture applications permit you to record and listen back to classes without having to spend the money to purchase expensive recording equipment.
SoundNote (iOS) is an extremely popular lecture capture application for iPad users. It serves as a notepad and audio recorder so that you can record an entire lecture in both audio and a visual form. If it’s a whiteboard that you need to capture, Office Lens allows users to photograph a whiteboard, transform it into an PDF, Word or PowerPoint file , and then store information in OneNote or OneDrive to help catch up and revision for revision purposes.
Other than SoundNote Other high-quality applications for recording lectures include Notes Plus (iOS) and Audio Memos Free – The Voice Recorder (iOS).
2. Revision applications
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If you’re a flash card addict, you might want to look into StudyBlue, a student app which utilizes your college information to produce a number of cards for revision. You can also create your own flashcards for testing yourself.
A second useful application for revision is GoConqr It provides resources to build revision charts flash cards, mind maps or notes, along with the ability to collaborate and connect with friends, classmates or students from around the world. Another choice for revision is Exam Countdown (iOS), which monitors the days until each of your tests.
3. Exam Prep apps
Additionally, there are student apps currently available for exam preparation such as these tests: the MCAT, GMAT, LSAT and GRE tests which are taken by many graduate schools as part of the admissions process. BenchPrep utilizes social networking features which allows users the ability to connect to other test-takers and look through revision materials that include quizzes, notes, and much more. It is also possible to utilize the app to keep track of the progress you’ve made in your learning.
TCY Exam Prep (Android) is a second exam preparation program aimed at students studying business in India and the US. It includes study materials for GRE/MBA/CAT exams, GRE examinations, GATE, and bank exams.
4. Student planner apps
Organization is the key to success and wellbeing in university, and student planner apps are becoming increasingly popular. In addition to saving paper, many of the student planner apps will also send reminders and alerts directly to your phone or mobile device.
Popular student planners include Timetable (Android) It’s an app that features a clear and clear interface. You can use to map your timetable effortlessly. For planners that look more familiar to use with students, think about apps with a more traditional spreadsheet-style layout, such as My Class Schedule (Android) or Timetable (iOS). Timetable (iOS).
5. Bibliography helper apps
If you’ve ever spent hours making a massive bibliography, you’ll realize how much effort goes into making sure that you’ve put all the information in the appropriate places in the proper format. EasyBib is a useful program for students. It will create an academic reference for all books based on an image of your book’s barcode. Since styles for bibliography vary based what you’re studying, EasyBib offers referencing in MLA, APA and Chicago styles. Simply take a picture of the barcode. Then type the title of the book on your device, and there you go, professional referencing accomplished!
6. Video call apps
A majority of students are aware of programs for video calling such as Skype and FaceTime already This technology is getting more accessible as companies incorporate quality cameras into their product and internet speeds become quicker. As technology evolves along with the features available on smaller devices. Utilizing FaceTime in an iPhone is now as simple as making a call, while Skype on tablets is a great way to cook dinner or browse the internet/write a text while talking to your parents back home. Other video call apps include Imo and Tango.
For advice on how to conduct a successful Skype interview (for a job, internship or even an admissions or job interview) be sure to read this blog post.
7. Apps for student safety
A range of apps specifically for students were created to improve personal safety for use both on as well as off-campus. These student apps ensure that users are safe when they go out with their friends at night. The Circle of Six app works on both Android and iOS, and was designed by university students to keep in touch with their closest friends. The app is particularly useful to locate lost acquaintances on night out. It also allows users to give their circle of six friends an instant call for help at the touch of a button. The GPS tracker is able to mark your location on other buddies’ devices, which means that you’ll have the ability to connect with one another in the event of a need. Other apps designed for students to encourage safety consist of bSafe and React Mobile.
Learn more about student health and safety apps here.
8. Wake-up applications
If you’re a frequent snoozer and gets up around 20 minutes to late for classes Then Alarmy: Sleep If You Do is the app for you. Alarmy is an alarm program designed for students, which requires users to finish small tasks (such as snapping a photo that shows something specific or shaking the phone upwards and downwards multiple times) prior to the alarm turning itself off. Not only does this mean you’re alert and raring to go, Alarmy will also offer the most current weather forecast to help you decide whether to arm yourself with an umbrella before heading out.
While Sleep Cycle aims to correct its users’ sleeping pattern by waking them in their sleepiest phase. It does this by keeping track of movement as well as the amount of time that the user stayed to sleep. This means you should wake up feeling less groggy in the mornings, and you might also get an extra 10 minutes of breakfast time.
Learn about how you can manage your time efficiently here.
9. Responsible-drinking apps
You may be a student yet that doesn’t have be a reason to make you irresponsible, especially when drinking alcohol. The responsible-drinking app WiseDrinking shows how much you’ve had to drink, gives some suggestions for how much is safe, tells you when the best time is to call the taxi service, and then maps your location relative to public transportation.
By utilizing inputs such as gender the user’s weight, height and gender the app calculates blood alcohol level (BAC) concentrations by making a calculation of the amount, kind and time consumed of alcohol and what the last meal was. Although the app is dependent on the input of the user is therefore only meant to be used as a guideline WiseDrinking can assist you to keep track of your consumption and help you navigate if you be feeling a bit worse in the morning.
10. Fun fitness apps for kids
If you find running boring, the application Zombies, Run! is a great (and funny) method of motivating yourself as you go for a run. It plays your own music playlists and also plays recorded audio of a zombie apocalypse that requires you to flee from the infected. It’s a little frightening sure, but for a very intense workout it’s tough to beat!
To make sure your fitness routine unaffected, other fitness apps include Nike Training Club (iOS), Sworkit, Fitbit (iOS), JeFit, RunKeeper Strava 7 Minute Workout, and MapMyFitness. If you opt to purchase all of them, Nudge can be another app that collects all your fitness information and stores it in one location. This means that you can monitor your diet as well as exercise, hydration, and sleep, all without looking at the progress reports from each app.
11. Apps for healthy eating
If your goal is to eat nutritiously while sticking to a budget for school, try downloading a few healthy eating apps. Examples I’ve found that make excellent apps for college learners include Rockin Ramen (iOS), an app designed for students, offering many healthy dishes with ramen being the principal ingredient, and MealBoard (iOS) the application that plans healthy mealsand grocery shopping and recipes using what’s in the refrigerator. There’s a guideline on what brain food items you should eat while revising here.
