Can applications help students?
Many people say that today’s college students have it effortless. All the information they need is at their fingertips, so they can easily complete all academic projects after browsing the internet for a few hours. However, that is not reality. The curriculums have become rigorous than ever, so college students have to think of different ways of increasing their productivity.
Fortunately, there are many applications and websites that will perk up their skills of time management, scheduling, brainstorming, writing, socializing, and many other aspects of student life.
1. App Block – Helps you to stay focused
This app helps people to reduce the excessive use of smartphones. For a certain period of time, it blocks all the apps as well as websites that distract you and helps you focus on achieving your desired goals enthusiastically! (Although basic telephone functions such as calls and SMS are always executable). The app can be activated for a specific time and date, and the blocked applications or websites can be used again once the pre-determined time period is over.
Download-; AppBlock
2. Mathway
No internet access needed! Simply type in your math problem to get free instant answers, or subscribe to include step-by-step work and explanations. Mathway is the #1 problem-solving resource available for students, parents, and teachers. Mathway solves problems in Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, Finite Math, Linear Algebra, and Chemistry.
3. Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com is the top free English dictionary app for Android – with over 2,000,000 definitions and synonyms.
This app works offline – you do not need an internet connection.
In addition to the trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, this app includes:
• Word of the Day – Learn a new word every day
• Audio pronunciation – hear every word
• Translator – get translations for over 30 languages
• Blog – explore over 800 fun language topics
• Slideshows – fascinating facts about language
• Quiz widget – test your vocabulary with Word of the Day quizzes
• Spelling suggestions – get help with how words are spelled
Download -; Dictionary.com
4. StudyBlue
StudyBlue is an online studying platform for high school and college students. The website allows you to upload class study materials, create electronic flashcards to study and share with others and practice quizzes. StudyBlue allows you to store their notes in the cloud and connect you with other students studying the same subjects. StudyBlue content can be accessed online or on mobile phone applications.
Download Mobile App -; Android, IOS
5. Overdrive
Who wants to pay for books when they don’t have to spend anything to read them? Thanks to Overdrive, when you discover, for example, the 10 bucks that Amazon is charging for the Kindle version of The True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, use Overdrive and your local library account to have it sent to your iPad or other devices to read for free in its entirety.
6. RealCalc Scientific Calculator
RealCalc Scientific Calculator is Android’s most popular Scientific calculator. It is designed to look and operate exactly like a real-hand Calculator.
RealCalc contains all these features:
* Traditional algebraic or RPN operation
* Unit conversions
* Physical constants table
* Percentages
* Result history
* 10 memories
* Binary, octal, and hexadecimal (can be enabled in Settings)
* Trig functions in degrees, radians or grads
* Scientific, engineering and fixed-point display modes
* 7-segment, dot-matrix or standard font display
* Configurable digit grouping and decimal point
* External keyboard support
* Full built-in help
6. Alarmy Pro
Do you have a habit of getting up late in the morning and which is why you are not able to attend important lectures in the college? then this app very much useful for you.
Alarmy Pro is one of the most annoying Alarm applications, but it makes sure you get out of your bed at the right time.
Download -; Android, IOS
7. Mint – Your Financial Tracking system
It is the place where you can easily manage all of your finance. Mint is the financial tracking application as well as a free money manager. This puts your bank accounts, credit cards, bills, and savings together so you know where you are standing. See what you are consuming money, where you can save money, and keep records of your bills as never before. You do not require a credit card because this app also lets you keep a track of your credit score to help you be cautious about it.
Download -; Android, IOS
8. Hemingwayapp.com
You have to paste your write-ups over there and then click on the edit option and then it will highlight the stuff you need to rectify or change, we’re not talking about grammatical mistakes. Hemingway app specifically tells you the sentences that are too lengthy and have to be separated, and which terms need to be modified from an adverb to a verb.
9. Instapaper
Instapaper helps you keep records of where your info comes from. You can also save pages or videos that you might have reviewed during research and then access them from any of their devices later on.
So go ahead, try out these apps, increase your grades and as always – stay trending!
