As college students, tackling all the assigned coursework, being efficient, and maintaining a proper schedule can be challenging. We at POWAN have compiled a list of 10 FREE apps you can download to ease the stress of college. Having the right tools are the first step towards academic success. Studying, organizing, writing, and learning have never been easier!
- Nebo
A free note-taking app. Organize your notes into folders divided by class. You can also import files such as articles, textbooks, and eBooks to annotate. This is an environmentally friendly way to take notes and organize all your coursework!
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Tiny Scanner
Tiny Scanner is such a game changer! The app scans documents from your tablet or phone and the app converts them to PDF files. Good if you handwrite any assignments or have any documents you seen to upload to a computer.
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Quizlet
Quizlet is a tool that every student should utilize! Create flashcards to help memorizing for exams easier than before. Typing in the questions and answers to study is more efficient than writing them down on paper flashcards, also making Quizlet an environmentally friendly tool!
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Planner Pro
Planner Pro is a great app for time management and organization. By adding your class schedule, you can easily keep track of when your classes are and also plan out when to do assignments. Creating a detailed, personal schedule has never been easier!
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Bookshelf
The Bookshelf app is a great way to organize online textbooks and eBooks. This app has a wide variety of features, including: online and offline accessibility, search tool to find specific words or quotes, annotation and note-taking, and a text-to-speech option for easy listening!
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Microsoft Outlook
Logging in with your school email, you can access emails sent by the institution or professors. Managing emails is important so you are always on top of things and are able to maintain maximum productivity as a college student.
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Google Drive
Downloading the Google Drive app is a great way to keep track of assignments when you are away from a laptop or computer. Google Drive is a great tool for writing papers, creating presentations, and any other projects you may have! By logging in with your school or personal email, you can complete and review files from any location.
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Grammarly
The Grammarly app is a keyboard extension that proofreads any essays, assignments, projects, emails, and just about anything you write. The app checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and the overall tone of your work. Grammarly even offers synonyms for better word choices!
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Slack
Slack is a great way to manage and complete group projects with your classmates. You can search through past messages to find any shared files or information. There are also features that allow you to import any calendars or to-do lists to organize group tasks and deadlines.
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store
- Duolingo
Learning a language? Duolingo is a great tool for building your skills outside of class. It is simple to navigate through, and perfect for learning basic sentence structure and phrases. You can also self-study another language on the side!
Available on: Google Play and Apple App Store