25 University Survival Applications
A university is not always a game and fun, sometimes you have to study. Don't worry, everyone goes through it. But these 25 applications can alleviate the hard work of learning, help to perceive the material and even get up for morning lectures in time.
If your university has its own application - download it too! (Are there such universities in Russia?)
So let's get started:
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BenchPrep is an interactive library with courses for graduation or professional exams on a huge number of topics. The app includes hundreds of practical questions, flashcards, in-app purchases and over 600 lessons.
Available on iOS and Android .
iStudiezPro keeps track of all your deadlines, ratings, and more from all Macs. All you need to do is enter your schedule in the app. iStudiezPro comes immediately with Cloud support and built-in iCal.
It costs $ 2.99 in the App Store , but there is a Lite version (a bit limited, but equally useful).
Surely you've heard about Evernote, and yes, you need to try it. You have nothing to lose ... or maybe your homework? This App synchronizes all your files - text, audio, video, pictures - with an online account, so you have access to your learning resources at any time.
If you have been blown away with a huge amount of Evernote widgets, then read this Beginner's Guide .
A free version is available for poor students, iOS and Android . Well, for the premium will have to pay a little - $ 5 per month or $ 45 per year.
Flash cards are a very effective way to memorize information, but to make them a complete headache. With StudyBlue, you can use text, audio and video effects to create your ideal cards. Or you can search on topics and lend a suitable set of ready-made.
Available on iOS and Android .
Did your little brother ever steal your calculator as soon as you finished physics? Use RealCalc for serious calculations - a good alternative for those who do not have a calculator.
There is a free version for Android and extended for $ 3.49
More than 650 chemical, physical and many other technical formulas that are constantly updated and supplemented, so you will not need to buy many other applications with formulas. Just save or add to the “favorites” formulas you use most often.
Available on iOS for $ 11.99
EasyBib generates a link to the source in MLA, APA and Chicago styles, wherever you are - just scan the barcode or type a name. The application also allows you to send by mail and export the bibliography to yourself (not sure that this technology can be used at all with us).
Free on iOS and Android .
Some teachers love to spoil life very much when you least expect it (“Have a nice spring break for everyone! Oh! I almost forgot, on your return we will have a test, on which your graduation mark depends on 60%. Bye to all!”)
Such things you definitely will not miss, using NotesDeck. This super fast application for notes opens a new note by default, allows you to create hot keys and automatically synchronizes with notes from other applications - iCloud, Evernote, Simplenote and Dropbox. There is even a search for notes goes immediately to all synchronized accounts.
Available on iOS for $ 2.99
In everything from thermodynamics to baseball, Wolfram Alpha uses its super-computing cloud to search for answers among many thousands of domains to all your questions.
Available for iOS and Android for $ 2.99
With over 2 million definitions, synonyms and antonyms, the fast and handy Dictionary.com app will answer your every request in seconds.
Available for iOS and Android .
Whoever you are, whether it is a Spanish teacher or just a student who wants not to fail the test at the university, Babylon provides comprehensive definitions and translations from dozens of languages. With access to 1,500 glossaries and 75 languages, you will never again suffer in finding the perfect word for your presentation in a foreign language.
iBabylon is available for free for iOS ; Babylon Translator is available for Android.
You probably have a lot of other things, rather than copy-paste the message of the day. With Jumpcut, you can copy as much text one after another as you need, using convenient keyboard shortcuts.
Only available on Mac.
Have you ever dreamed of typing fast? Dragon Dictation uses speech recognition software so that you can dictate and immediately see dictated text on the screen. Allows you to dictate and send statuses and messages to social networks. It is convenient to use for those who are in a hurry or, for example, for those who are more comfortable to talk than to write.
Free for iOS .
Final exams. By tomorrow, you need to write a huge essay. But you are constantly distracted by these alluring sounds of Facebook incoming messages. Each. Fucking. Time.
SelfControl allows you to block specific sites or mailboxes for a certain period of time by adding them to the “black list”. It will be a shame if you finish the work earlier than planned - restarting the computer or something else will not help to reset the timer.
Free for Mac OS X.
Avoid the teacher's anger because your phone is not turned off in class. Just enter your schedule once in the app and Studious will constantly put the phone in silent mode during class.
Free on Android , for $ 1.99 you can get rid of annoying ads in the application.
Ever been scared in a new neighborhood at nightfall? Circle of 6 helps you stay safe by linking you to 6 trusted contacts, wherever you are. Use the programmed message “Take me away from here” using your GPS location, or easily call the emergency services in critical situations. Quick and convenient way to protect yourself.
Free for iOS and Android .
Video calls will not disappear in the near future - you can safely use it. Microsoft's Skype allows you to quickly connect with friends and family who are far away, using text messages, calls and, of course, video.
Free for iOS and Android .
LinkedIn with his juicy chips in a mobile application makes dating extraordinarily easy. Who would not say, the university is a place not only for friendly but also business acquaintances.
Free for iOS and Android .
Do not be the only one in the group who is not in the subject of the latest world events. Twitter will help you stay up to date with all the news, even if it is learning or social aspects of your life. In some modern classes you may even be asked to take part in the twitter discussion.
Free for iOS and Android .
The university is always a lot of cases and, unfortunately, exercise is rarely included in this list. The main advantage of Sworkit is that you can choose the exercises you want to do and break them into time intervals, at least 5 minutes per session.
There is also a large list of various daily exercises on their website.
Free for iOS and Android . Sworkit Pro costs $ 0.99 for iOS and Android .
Club fees. Books. Tutoring. Food Studying at the university has to pay for a lot. Mint is a web and mobile app that helps you keep track of your expenses.
Free on iOS and Android .
Come on, lazy ass - you pay for these early classes, remember? Called the worst alarm clock in the world, Sleep If U Can gives you two ways to turn yourself off: 1) Shake the phone; or 2) Reach the location indicated on the screen (bathroom sink in the video) and take a photo.
It costs $ 1.99 for iOS and is free for Android .
You never know when such an application can be useful. Along with clear and concise instructions on first aid, the application contains 34 videos and 46 high-resolution illustrations.
Worth $ 1.99 for iOS and Android .
Do you have a relationship at a distance? Then Between for you. The application will help to cope with the longing of parting and allows you to send text messages, voice messages, memes and photos. Personal temporary tape allows you to plunge into the “old days” and refresh your fond memories.
Free for iOS and Android .
In the modern world, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish the good from the bad and it is easy to fall under the bad influence of a company. So many geniuses go astray. TED Talks gives you access to the greatest thoughts and people of our time.
Free on iOS and Android .
source - mashable.com/2013/08/08/apps-for-college
If your university has its own application - download it too! (Are there such universities in Russia?)
So let's get started:
')
1. BenchPrep
BenchPrep is an interactive library with courses for graduation or professional exams on a huge number of topics. The app includes hundreds of practical questions, flashcards, in-app purchases and over 600 lessons.
Available on iOS and Android .
2. iStudiez Pro
iStudiezPro keeps track of all your deadlines, ratings, and more from all Macs. All you need to do is enter your schedule in the app. iStudiezPro comes immediately with Cloud support and built-in iCal.
It costs $ 2.99 in the App Store , but there is a Lite version (a bit limited, but equally useful).
3. Evernote
Surely you've heard about Evernote, and yes, you need to try it. You have nothing to lose ... or maybe your homework? This App synchronizes all your files - text, audio, video, pictures - with an online account, so you have access to your learning resources at any time.
If you have been blown away with a huge amount of Evernote widgets, then read this Beginner's Guide .
A free version is available for poor students, iOS and Android . Well, for the premium will have to pay a little - $ 5 per month or $ 45 per year.
4. StudyBlue Flashcards
Flash cards are a very effective way to memorize information, but to make them a complete headache. With StudyBlue, you can use text, audio and video effects to create your ideal cards. Or you can search on topics and lend a suitable set of ready-made.
Available on iOS and Android .
5. RealCalc Scientific Calculator
Did your little brother ever steal your calculator as soon as you finished physics? Use RealCalc for serious calculations - a good alternative for those who do not have a calculator.
There is a free version for Android and extended for $ 3.49
6. Engineering Professional
More than 650 chemical, physical and many other technical formulas that are constantly updated and supplemented, so you will not need to buy many other applications with formulas. Just save or add to the “favorites” formulas you use most often.
Available on iOS for $ 11.99
7. EasyBib
EasyBib generates a link to the source in MLA, APA and Chicago styles, wherever you are - just scan the barcode or type a name. The application also allows you to send by mail and export the bibliography to yourself (not sure that this technology can be used at all with us).
Free on iOS and Android .
8. Notella
Some teachers love to spoil life very much when you least expect it (“Have a nice spring break for everyone! Oh! I almost forgot, on your return we will have a test, on which your graduation mark depends on 60%. Bye to all!”)
Such things you definitely will not miss, using NotesDeck. This super fast application for notes opens a new note by default, allows you to create hot keys and automatically synchronizes with notes from other applications - iCloud, Evernote, Simplenote and Dropbox. There is even a search for notes goes immediately to all synchronized accounts.
Available on iOS for $ 2.99
9. Wolfram Alpha
In everything from thermodynamics to baseball, Wolfram Alpha uses its super-computing cloud to search for answers among many thousands of domains to all your questions.
Available for iOS and Android for $ 2.99
10. Dictionary.com Mobile
With over 2 million definitions, synonyms and antonyms, the fast and handy Dictionary.com app will answer your every request in seconds.
Available for iOS and Android .
11. Babylon
Whoever you are, whether it is a Spanish teacher or just a student who wants not to fail the test at the university, Babylon provides comprehensive definitions and translations from dozens of languages. With access to 1,500 glossaries and 75 languages, you will never again suffer in finding the perfect word for your presentation in a foreign language.
iBabylon is available for free for iOS ; Babylon Translator is available for Android.
12. Jumpcut
You probably have a lot of other things, rather than copy-paste the message of the day. With Jumpcut, you can copy as much text one after another as you need, using convenient keyboard shortcuts.
Only available on Mac.
13. Dragon Dictation
Have you ever dreamed of typing fast? Dragon Dictation uses speech recognition software so that you can dictate and immediately see dictated text on the screen. Allows you to dictate and send statuses and messages to social networks. It is convenient to use for those who are in a hurry or, for example, for those who are more comfortable to talk than to write.
Free for iOS .
14. SelfControl
Final exams. By tomorrow, you need to write a huge essay. But you are constantly distracted by these alluring sounds of Facebook incoming messages. Each. Fucking. Time.
SelfControl allows you to block specific sites or mailboxes for a certain period of time by adding them to the “black list”. It will be a shame if you finish the work earlier than planned - restarting the computer or something else will not help to reset the timer.
Free for Mac OS X.
15. Studious
Avoid the teacher's anger because your phone is not turned off in class. Just enter your schedule once in the app and Studious will constantly put the phone in silent mode during class.
Free on Android , for $ 1.99 you can get rid of annoying ads in the application.
16. Circle of 6
Ever been scared in a new neighborhood at nightfall? Circle of 6 helps you stay safe by linking you to 6 trusted contacts, wherever you are. Use the programmed message “Take me away from here” using your GPS location, or easily call the emergency services in critical situations. Quick and convenient way to protect yourself.
Free for iOS and Android .
17. Skype
Video calls will not disappear in the near future - you can safely use it. Microsoft's Skype allows you to quickly connect with friends and family who are far away, using text messages, calls and, of course, video.
Free for iOS and Android .
18. LinkedIn
LinkedIn with his juicy chips in a mobile application makes dating extraordinarily easy. Who would not say, the university is a place not only for friendly but also business acquaintances.
Free for iOS and Android .
19. Twitter
Do not be the only one in the group who is not in the subject of the latest world events. Twitter will help you stay up to date with all the news, even if it is learning or social aspects of your life. In some modern classes you may even be asked to take part in the twitter discussion.
Free for iOS and Android .
20. Sworkit
The university is always a lot of cases and, unfortunately, exercise is rarely included in this list. The main advantage of Sworkit is that you can choose the exercises you want to do and break them into time intervals, at least 5 minutes per session.
There is also a large list of various daily exercises on their website.
Free for iOS and Android . Sworkit Pro costs $ 0.99 for iOS and Android .
21. Mint
Club fees. Books. Tutoring. Food Studying at the university has to pay for a lot. Mint is a web and mobile app that helps you keep track of your expenses.
Free on iOS and Android .
22. Sleep If U Can Alarm
Come on, lazy ass - you pay for these early classes, remember? Called the worst alarm clock in the world, Sleep If U Can gives you two ways to turn yourself off: 1) Shake the phone; or 2) Reach the location indicated on the screen (bathroom sink in the video) and take a photo.
It costs $ 1.99 for iOS and is free for Android .
23. Pocket First Aid & CPR
You never know when such an application can be useful. Along with clear and concise instructions on first aid, the application contains 34 videos and 46 high-resolution illustrations.
Worth $ 1.99 for iOS and Android .
24. Between
Do you have a relationship at a distance? Then Between for you. The application will help to cope with the longing of parting and allows you to send text messages, voice messages, memes and photos. Personal temporary tape allows you to plunge into the “old days” and refresh your fond memories.
Free for iOS and Android .
25. TED
In the modern world, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish the good from the bad and it is easy to fall under the bad influence of a company. So many geniuses go astray. TED Talks gives you access to the greatest thoughts and people of our time.
Free on iOS and Android .
source - mashable.com/2013/08/08/apps-for-college
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