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So you have finally made it, you have figured out what to wear, who to hang out with, what classes to take etc. but perhaps most important of all is what apps to install on your smartphone! Don’t fret, we have come up the the ultimate list of the the very best Apps you need to get you through college. Why a list of 9, why not
CamScannerYou are late to class, do you tediously copy your friends notes or do you scan them with your phone! CamScanner lets you scan these documents and then tidies things up a bit. You can then share your scan via email or for a nominal fee you can even fax it if you need to. (Free for Android). https://www.camscanner.com/
Share Your BoardFantastic app that gives you an alternative to taking notes in class. ShareYourBoard simply allows you to take a picture of any white board in sight—it helps to snag a good seat toward the front of class—and this app will adjust the white balance to give you a crystal-clear snapshot of that day’s lesson. Then it’s up to you to decipher your professor’s chicken-scratch. (Free for Android). https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sphericbox.syb&hl=en
ClosrBut if you do happen to be stuck at the back of the class why not get closer with Closr? With Closr all the images taken from your current location are shared with the immediate “Crowd” regardless of social connections. If you are at the back of the class Closr can show you the photo taken at the front of the class. Change the location on the map and see what is going on in other classrooms, the cafeteria or the even hottest Nightclub in town! Take a photo and contribute to the biggest photo album in the world. Way more than photo sharing. (Free on Android and coming soon on iPhone). http://www.closr.com
DrinkOwlIf you can’t find the hottest nightclub in town you could always stay in. DrinkOwl not only finds all the open liquor stores and bars nearby, it also lists the specials at each place. Perfect for cash-strapped college students in major metro areas. New Yorkers, may you never fork over a fortune for a JD and coke again. (Free for Android and iPhone). http://www.drinkowl.com/
ScoutmobBut what will you have to wash down your cheap booze? Pizza is the usual go to but if you can find better why not go for that? Scoutmob brings you the newest, most budget-friendly deals at plenty of nearby eateries. As soon as you walk into any eatery, your GPS-enabled phone will alert you if there’s a Scoutmob deal on the menu—or if there are better deals nearby. Scoutmob is not only about food though. Plenty of other deals will appear! (Free for Android and iPhone).http://scoutmob.com/mobile
Amazon StudentBut let’s talk about textbook deals! Textbooks can cost a hell of a lot! This Amazon app will keep your cash in your wallet safe and sound for happy hour: Snap a photo of your book’s barcode, and it’ll tell you how and where to get it cheaper. Best of all, you can sell back your old used textbooks in exchange for Amazon gift cards. (Free for Android and iPhone).http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000709011
myHomeworkSo you have your textbooks at a competitive price, now you just need to get fully organised for study. myHomework lets you enter all class information down to the room and building, of the class. It creates schedules for you and syncs that with the due dates for assignments on certain class days. You can even order your calendar by readings, quizzes, tests, homework, etc. And if that is not enough for you… it is even color coded for sheer awesomeness. (Free on iPhone and Android). https://myhomeworkapp.com/
AnyListWhile we are on the subject of getting organised… how about getting organised with your roommates! This app is great for those college students in shared accommodation. AnyList creates sharable grocery lists between roommates and even categorizes all of the food in the list. At any time, those sharing the list can cross something off. So, if you’re on your way back from class and grab milk at the store, you can cross that off and your roommates won’t pick it up also. (Free for iPhone). https://www.anylistapp.com/
MintSo now you are organised for college, photography, partying, finding cheap liquor, and settling arguments with housemates. What is the last remaining most important thing for college students? Yep… Money… The Mint app is an amazing tool for budgeting and keeping your finances straight. It lets you connect your banking accounts, credit cards, and everything to keep tabs on your balances and expenses. (Free for Android and iPhone). http://www.mint.com
So there you have it. The ultimate 9 apps you need to stay ahead of the curve while in college. If you find this post useful feel free to tweet, favourite, like and share and we’ll call it quits.