Sometimes we all need a little bit of help, especially in college. Here are my top ten websites that will help you succeed throughout your college career.
1. WolframAlpha
The answer to your question. Wolfram alpha allows you to ask about complex math equations, unit conversions, words and linguistics, statistics and data analysis, people and history, dates and times, chemistry, culture and media, money and finance, physics, art and design, socioeconomic data, astronomy, music, health and medicine. I think you get it, the list goes on and on. Wolfram alpha is the one stop shop to all of your questions.
2. Quizlet
The ultimate study tool. If you don't already know what Quizlet is, it's about time you learn. Quizlet enables you to create your own set of flashcards for any purpose. Once you have these flashcards made, you are free to study them as much as possible and are encouraged to do so. The site also creates study games with the set of flashcards you create to help you remember the information. You can also search decks of flashcards other students have made and use those to study from.
3. Khan Acadamy
The tutor you couldn't afford. Khan Academy is an interactive, educational website that strives to teach you what you didn't understand in class. Once you find the topic you don't understand there is a multitude of videos teaching different areas of the specific issue. After watching the videos, it's your turn to see what you have learned by taking tests based on the information you had just watched. If you don't get a specific percent of the test questions correct you will have to retake the test. Don't expect to see the same questions either. As the site continues to grow, the more subjects and topics it has to offer for you to learn.
4. Rate My Professor
Professors can make or break a class, and it can be difficult to know what teachers are better than others. Rate My Professor addresses this problem allowing you to rate and review a good or bad professor so for the next student they can decide whether or not to take that class.
5. Chegg
Saving money is a priority for most students, but it can be tough when your books are upward of two hundred dollars. Chegg is the textbook market you have been looking for. Enabling you to buy, rent, and or sell text books for a fraction of what they would cost from your schools bookstore. Not only can you buy and sell books, you can also ask questions and find an online tutor right on the website.
6. SparkNotes
Forgot to read for class? SparkNotes has you covered. Its detailed description of chapters, characters, and themes will help you partake in the discussions in class even if you forgot to read.
7. Google Translate
This one is pretty self-explanatory. The only website you will ever have to use for translation, no matter what language.
8. Amazon
The worlds greatest marketplace. Amazon has anything you could ever need at an affordable price. Also, for students, they offer Prime for 50% off. Primes biggest advantage is its free two-day shipping (it's worth it). If you're not already addicted to amazon its time you become addicted.
9. Wikipedia
C'mon now, we all know Wikipedia. One of the all-time greats. The one website that has information on EVERYTHING and I mean everything.
10. Mint
The money manager you didn't know you needed. Free to sign up, Mint tracks your finances through your bank account. You can make budgets, set limits, and track how much you've been spending. Mint also has a mobile app. which I highly recommend as it will send you push notifications if you have exceeded one of your budgets or have been spending too much money on Amazon. Money management can be hard, but with the help of Mint. you'll be saving in no time.
