In today's age where your cell phone can do anything from send a text to take your heart beat, it is clear the possibilities are endless on that hand held device that we never put down. Here are a few of the most helpful (or entertaining) apps I have discovered as a college student.
1. GroupMe
GroupMe is an app designed to have multiple group messages for an organization that is separate from your text messages. Whilst going into college it was the first app I was encouraged (and ultimately forced) to download. You can join groups, mute them, and then ignore your responsibilities for ages with this helpful app.
2. Uber
This taxi cab takeover has changed the way students party in modern day young adult communities. No need for a designated driver in your friend group (aged 21 and over) when going out! This relatively affordable option sends kind strangers with very clean Kia Optimas to pick up you and your group of friends after a night on the town.
3. UNiDAYS: UNiDAYS is an app designed for students to get a real bang for their buck by providing the nearest and greatest student discounts. This app has great deals on normally high end products, such as American Apparel, Urban Outfitters and Crocs.
4. Rock Clock
This is my personal favorite college survival app. This is an alarm clock created by pro-wrestler and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that encourages you to upkeep goals you set with inspirational phrases and photos provided by Mr. Johnson himself. If you sleep through your alarm he sends multiple notifications to your phone reminding you how you can't achieve your goals laying in bed. It certainly motivates ME to get to class on time!
5. StudyBlue
Flashcards are essential to a successful college career, but writing out flashcards is such a waste of my valuable millennial time. This app makes creating flashcards a snap and students can swipe through any terms their professors force them to memorize.
The list could go on for days on apps that have personally impacted me as a college student, but Tinder and Netflix didn't seem like they needed explanation. As the fall semester approaches, I encourage all college students to explore these apps!
