This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.
Besides the obvious– Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Vine, and Tinder — here are 12 other apps that are essential to college life.
1. Nike+ Running: With warm weather approaching, this app tracks your jogs/runs while letting you customize your running music. Also, sync it to your Facebook account and have your friends “cheer” you on!
2. InstaSize or Pic Stitch: Take your Instagram photos to the next level. Dedicate a collage to a best friend. No more awkward crop jobs. Be more creative and artsy!
3. WhatsApp or Viber: Most likely you have a few friends studying abroad. Stay in touch oversees with free phone calls, texting, and cute emojis!
4. Flixster: Want to invest in a good movie? Check out critic and fan reviews of old, new, or in-theater movies. Also, find movie theaters and show times in your area.
5. BuzzFeed: If you aren’t already addicted enough to the online site, there’s a customizable app for your phone now too.
6. Daily Horoscope: Go ahead be superstitious. This app is scary good at knowing your life.
7. QuizUp: Challenge your friends or play opponents from across the globe. The quizzes cover everything from the “Fifty Shades of Gray” book series to “Online Slang.”
8. Dictionary.com: Because we all should be a little more literate. Featuring a “Word of the Day”, simple definitions and synonyms, this app is helpful inside and outside of the classroom.
9. Pandora or 8Tracks: Great playlists for pretty much all times and situations. Focus yourself during a study session or turn it up for a pregame.
10. Countdown+ Event Reminders: Count down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Clam Jam, your 21st birthday, or your Spring Break vacation!
11. Heads Up!: Bored with friends? Need a new drinking game? Gather a group and laugh hysterically at this interactive game of reverse Charades.
12. Self Control (For Macs): Are you easily distracted or an avid procrastinator? This app literally blocks whichever website you choose (i.e. Facebook) for however long you wish. It’s the ultimate grade saver.
Bonus: All of these apps are free through the Apple App Store!