academic classes, post homework assignments and discuss subject- specific questions with their peers and classmates who are also on the Slader site.


Students can find solutions to problems and answers to questions posted by other students and rate them. Registration is free at www. slader.com, and it’s only available via web access for now.


7. iStudiez Pro There is no excuse for missing classes and assignments, either. With iStudiez Pro, you can organize the most complicated course schedule, visualizing your classes, activities and assignments on the color-coded calendar. You can also set reminders for major events and track your grades and GPA. It’s available for Macs for $9.99 and iOS for $2.99.


8. Highlight


Highlight is a great conversation starter, especially when you are getting acquainted at a new school or college. Highlight lets you see people


– friends (on Facebook) or strangers – who are physically close to you at any point in a day. It only shows you others who have the app installed and notifies both of you when you are near each other.


Once you click on the person’s profile it also lets you see which friends you have in common and their interests. Creepy? Perhaps, but very useful to start making friends or getting talking to that attractive person at the party. Available for free on iOS.


9. AroundMe Again, while in a new town, as you are still learning your way around, AroundMe can help you navigate and discover. The app finds the nearest banks, hospitals, bars, gas stations, hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, taxi companies, theaters and supermarkets. The Nearby listing allows you to find the information using Wikipedia about what is in your area. It’s available free for iOS and Google Play.


10. Mint.com Many first-time college going students are just learning to manage


their money independently. You need to work hard, play hard and study hard, all within a budget. Mint. com’s personal finance app lets you look at all your accounts in real time, manage a budget and categorizes your transactions. It also alerts you when you have gone over budget. Look who’s been frequenting the bar down the street too often!


With a personal finance app like this, you are bound to have reservations about security. It gives you a four- digit pin code to access the Mint. com website and block access to your app should you misplace your device. Mint.com also carries a web- only version, which is more advanced than the phone app.


With these apps in your pocket, your student life gets a lot more organized, homework seems like a breeze, and making friends has never been easier. And yes, you won’t be (as) broke!


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