Every student needs help along the way, and may not have preferences for which websites they use to either get work done, manage money, proofread their work, study, look for jobs, etc... But there are a few that are hidden gems that some people don't know about so I'll extend your knowledge. P.S. All of these apps are free and trustworthy, some of them may require a sign-up, but you can just use your Facebook, it is all very simple. This is in no order of importance.
1. Quizlet
Two words for Quizlet: Pure Gold. This website has everything to help you study successfully including a plethora of vocabulary words from every course under the sun. You can also play games with the word sets that you are looking for. Everything is taken from your books or professors stash word for word. I promise you will not be disappointed with this website.
2. StudyBlue
StudyBlue is another amazing study tool. With a lot of online flash cards to make it easy. If Quizlet was to ever let you down with any vocab words StudyBlue is the way to go if you can't find them there. It also has everything from your books word for word. Each of these websites will not let you down.
3. Kahoot
Kahoot is one of those websites that professors may use frequently for test review therefore, there are a lot of premade quizzes on here you can use for studying. Not only can you do it by yourself, but Kahoot will give you a game code and you and some friends can challenge each other on who will do better on the next exam.
4. Koofers
Koofers is a website that like others has everything from practice exams to flash cards, but Koofers doesn't stop there. It is an all in one website that includes professor ratings and everything about your dream job including job interview videos.
Rate My Professors is another one of those websites that are nothing less than pure gold. As a college student who knows nothing about professors, this is my go-to website. 9 times out of 10 this website has every professor for your school rated, so you can see everything including what to expect with homework, attendance, tests, how great they were to how bad they were. You can never go wrong with using Rate My Professors before you register for classes.
Google scholar is so completely underrated and usually unknown by a lot of people. Do you have a research paper coming up that you need scholarly articles to cite? This is your website then. Google Scholar has everything scholar, and you can get citations directly from here you don't have to use another website to cite your sources. Next time you write a research paper, please try using Google Scholar.
7. EasyBib
EasyBib in simplest form: A website that helps you cite your sources. You can copy and past links in the search bar, and it will find web pages, and cite them for you. Sometimes you may need to fill out a tiny bit of easily found information, but it's quick, easy and cites your sources in the correct format of your choice.
8. Self Control - FOR MAC
SelfControl is a trusted app that can be downloaded on your Macbook to help control your urges to use social media while trying to get work done. Once you download it there are many options to choose from out of the domains to block you from, but it also has lists to choose a bunch at a time. You can set a timer to choose when it lets you back on them, but blocking them out helps you complete your work faster, and more efficiently.
9. Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey like SelfControl is another program that can help block you out of websites you should not be going on to get your work done. The only difference with Cold Turkey is you are able to use it on a PC.
10. Grammarly
Grammarly is a website or a downloadable computer app that helps you with writing. It can detect misspelled words, and also detect if it does not belong in that sentence, or commas should not be used. It practically perfects your writing. It is free, but you can also get a subscription that gives you a little more access to things. As a writer, the free version works perfectly fine for me. I definitely suggest Grammarly than just using the spellcheck through Microsoft Word.
11. Mint
Mint is a website and also a phone app that helps you manage your money. You have to put your bank information in (crap), but it is a trusted source. This website can show you where exactly you are spending your money, and help you save better. It can also give you your credit score. I use Mint as a college student, and it has saved me a lot of money by helping me realize I have a shopping problem.
12. GlassDoor
Glassdoor is a website that is used to aid in your job search. With Glassdoor, you can see how much individual companies pay, and each particular job within that company. If you are going in for an interview you can check Glassdoor to see what types of interview questions will come up to help prepare yourself better. I highly recommend Glassdoor for those looking for a job/career.
13. Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime for college students might be the best thing since sliced bread. Honestly, you get a free trial 6-month membership if you sign up using your student email, and that includes free 2-day shipping on everything. The cheapest I have ever found college textbooks has always been on here. Amazon Prime also includes movies, books, and pantry. So free shipping on food for your dorm, or house. 100% worth it. You don't think it would, but signing up for Amazon Prime benefitted me in so many ways as a college student.
If you have not started using some of these apps, I highly recommend saving this article for later use.
