10 Must Have Apps for Success at University

University is difficult enough as it is, so everything that can make it that little bit easier has to be welcome. Today’s tech-savvy student needs to know the best apps to ensure a winning approach to all aspects of college life. That degree will be a doddle (!) with what’s on offer today:

Remember the Milk

This free app is great for those who are slightly disorganised or short of memory, or throw themselves into the social side of university with alacrity. Quite literally a to-do list on your phone, you'll never forget anything. Lists, tasks, dates all in one place.

Google Chrome

This browser consistently gets top marks from students for the add-ons that provide additional functionality. Such as ‘Ginger’ – originally for dyslexic students, but loved by all, an even smarter spell checker. Or ‘Clearly’ - which gets rid of unwanted distractions (images and text).

TED

Missed a lecture? Want to know more about your specialist subject? Look no further. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is dedicated to spreading ‘ideas worth knowing’ and features talks and conference presentation videos from around the world on all manner of topics. This free app allows you to watch these videos (1,400, with more added every day) even when not online.

Quora

Ask and ye shall find. Quora is inhabited by a lot of professionals seeking real answers to a number of topics. You can use it for a number of different applications. This knowledge sharing community app is free and available on Apple products and Android.

Google Drive

This cloud storage service is slightly younger than its main rival - the bigger ‘Dropbox’ - but in terms of free storage, you get more than twice the amount (5GB) which is probably enough for most students. If you want more storage than that, then the pay options are slightly better on Dropbox.

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Twitter

Live updates from leading public figures are what you’re aiming to get out of Twitter, rather than what Stephen Fry had for supper. Twitter isn't without its faults, but its main function – as an up-to-the-minute commentary on world events, it can’t be beaten. Just follow people and organisations relevant to your course. Not Peter Andre.

1password

You’re always told not to store all your passwords in one place, or keep your pin number with your debit card – for obvious reasons. However, for the majority of people, there are just too many to remember. That’s where this password manager comes in handy – everything is stored securely here, and all you have to remember is the one password – for 1password. Priced at £12.99.

iStudiez Pro

This student planner is a smart bit of kit that the clued-up student can’t do without. Going one step further than just a task list (you already have that in Remember the Milk), this app deals with the nitty-gritty of assignments, seminars, grade averages as well as all your clubs and activities outside school! At just £1.99 this life organizer is a must-have.

Wi-Fi Finder

Picture the scene: you have a notification from your iStudiezPro app saying that your seminar in an hour is on an obscure book you've never read. The panic sets in, but quickly abates when you use Wi-Fi finder to locate an internet cafe, download the book notes and read up enough to sound ultra intelligent. Phew. And it’s free.

Prey Anti-Theft

Now that you’ve got all these life-saving apps downloaded and organizing your life, you’ll need this last one. Their slogan is ‘You can run... But you can’t hide’. This is true of the silly person who dares to steal your phone. This app will locate your phone/laptop/tablet wherever it is in the world. Making it easier for the police to recover!

   Daniel

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Daniel recommends the telegraph clearing app as a resource for gaining a place at university. Are there any apps you want to add to this list?