7 Apps Every Productive College Student Needs For 2017

Apps for the productive college student Fall term has begun, it’s time to get serious. Download this list before classes begin and ease you back into school mode with the help of these powerful (and free) apps!

WeDo

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​​WeDo was just featured in Forbes and The Verge as your second brain.

WeDo is great because they understand it’s not just about remembering one thing like homework, but remembering bills, work, schedules, and for the first time your habits built right into your planner.

The first thing you’ll notice about WeDo is it’s playful interactions, minimal yet colorful aesthetics, and instantly familiar UI. WeDo is a lot of people’s second brain because it’s fun with themes and emojis, versatile in use cases, and practical in functionality. It is also the first to help build healthy habits and allow time estimates on tasks right in your planner.

Don’t take our word for it, Forbes says, “it operates flawlessly,” and as The Verge says it offers “every important feature is free.” That’s right, you can create tasks, habits, events, subtasks, reminders, due dates, shared lists, attachments, notes, filters, and more completely free. My favorite feature is its optional daily motivational quote to keep you organized and inspired.

Keep track of your assignments, create your weekly grocery lists, and assign chores to your roommates all in one place!

Their mission is expressed in everything they do; to create and promote stress-free living for everyone. I think that’s something we can all get behind of.

WeDo is a must-have to never forget anything. Download WeDo for iOS, Android, Mac or use it on the Web. Already have WeDo? Enter this list code to save for later: COLLEGEAPPS

Headspace

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Maximize your day with this meditation and mindfulness guide. No matter how busy you are, it’s important to make time for yourself every day and Headspace makes it easy. Of course, you can make it easier by creating a habit in WeDo to remind you!

Use headspace at the beginning of each day to get a headstart on a positive morning or at night before bed to decompress. Meditation is a simple solution to manage stress, sleep better, and maintain healthier relationships. Start out with the basics- your first meditation is only three minutes long- and work your way up from there.

Download for iOS and Android.

StudyBlue

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Times have changed! Let your pens and lined index cards collect dust in your bottom desk drawer because you no longer need copious amounts of flashcards and unreasonable hours to spare to make great study material!

Download Study Blue to create and share flashcards, notes, and study guides between all of your devices and with all of your friends. Save time, share resources, and make the most of your study time by efficiently storing all of your work in one easy place.

Download StudyBlue for iOS and Android.

Pocket

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Save everything for later. Use this to save anything you need to come back to- whether it be an entertaining video or a web page article you’re quoting on a paper. Never scramble to complete your works cited again! Save web pages to Pocket, highlight and comment on the text, and reference them later from all of your devices. Spare yourself the wasted time and stress by proactively saving your resources as you go along.

Download Pocket for iOS and Android.

Mint

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As much as we hate to admit it, college is one step closer to the real world. Four years fly by and soon it’s time to enter the real world and all of the new responsibilities included. Get a head start on understanding your finances with Mint. Manage your bank account, pay bills, budget and invest with one powerful app. Mint keeps you organized and helps you improve your money management. Better yet, it’s free to sign up! Start planning for your financial future now.

Download Mint for iOS and Android.

Pocket Points

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College students are always looking for easy deals. Pocket Points rewards students for not using their phone in class. If staying focused in class isn’t enough incentive- your points can earn you student discounts, coupons, and gifts at both local and online businesses.

Download Pocket Points for iOS and Android.

GroupMe

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Group messaging that’s NOT a pain in the ass. Use GroupMe to stay in touch with classmates, plan social functions with friends, and organize meetings with your on-campus club! Share pictures and videos, like messages, set calendar events, and share your location! GroupMe has it all in one place, for free, and with the option to mute conversations when needed.

Download GroupMe for iOS and Android.

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