Ever heard the saying, “Work smarter, not harder”? I’d argue that there’s something to take from this manta. Let’s face it. Navigating college and juggling your numerous responsibilities as a student can be challenging. Instead of letting the responsibilities of college overwhelm you, make life easier for yourself by utilizing all the tools at your disposal—and that includes apps and other digital resources.
Are you tired of proofreading your homework? There’s an app for that. Do your notes need some beefing up? There’s a tool that can help you. This semester, don’t make things difficult for yourself. Here are 7 free, valuable apps and resources to set yourself up for success this semester.
Best for: Students who might be prone to making simple mistakes.
Grammarly is a free online writing assistant that you can use for your emails, essays, or anything writing-related. The online tool detects spelling, punctuations, and other errors in your text. If you struggle with proofreading your work, or if you’re looking for a tool that can strengthen your writing overall, Grammarly is an excellent option for you. I yes this tool often, even in my 9-5! Good grammar is essential. Matter of fact, I am using grammarly as we speak!
Best for: Students who want to save time.
You’ve just finished writing that dreaded ten-page paper, just to realize now you have to write a properly formatted bibliography. Skip the headache of citing sources, and let EasyBib do it for you. EasyBib is a bibliography and citation tool that cites your references for you in just a few clicks!
Best for: Students who are too busy to read the book.
Sometimes you just don’t have time to read a book for a class in its entirety, and that’s where CliffNotes comes in handy! CliffNotes is an online database of free literature study guides and book summaries. This tool is a dependable cheat sheet for those days when you’re not the most prepared for class discussion.
Best for: Students who need help studying.
Quizlet is the holy grail of study apps. You can create your digital flashcards for your exams and quizzes and learn using those and other learning games and tools that are integrated into the website. The best-kept secret about Quizlet, though, is that a lot of times, you can find old study guides made by past students who took the same course as you. Lucky for you, you might land a professor who reuses old exams for years.
Best for: Students who want to curate the best class schedule possible.
When it’s time to sign up for classes for next semester, don’t go into the process blindly. Use Rate My Professor to scope out your potential professors. Rate My Professor is an innovative platform that allows students to leave reviews of their professors from universities all across North America and the UK. Before you sign up for new classes, make sure to check Rate My Professor to see what past students have to say about their experience with that teacher.
Which of these apps or websites are you going to make a part of your college cheat sheet this semester?
With Love,