Student life can be pretty stressful at times. Fortunately, there are plenty of useful apps designed to help students stay organized and manage their daily workload. We have selected some of the best tools to support you with studying, planning, and everyday tasks - helping you navigate college life with less stress and more balance.
Organization is Everything
Good planning is half the battle - especially at university. With the right apps, you can keep track of your schedule, tasks, and study materials with ease.
- Calendars: Whether you prefer Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or another alternative, a digital calendar is essential for organizing lectures, exams, study groups, and social events. It helps you plan everything clearly and makes sure you never miss an important date.
- studo: This app was developed specifically for students. It gives you a clear overview of your university week, exam results, and even direct access to your university email account. You can also connect with fellow students via chat and exchange helpful tips for courses and exams.
- Notion: Notions combines to-do lists, course organization, note-taking, or even grocery planning in one place. Its flexible strucutre can be customized to fit your needs, helping you stay organized, reduce stress, and keep a clear mind.
- Cloud Storage: Whether it's Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, cloud storage is incredibly useful for keeping all your documents in one place. You can access your files anytime, from anywhere - perfect for studying on the go.
Your Cheat Sheet for University Life
With these handy tools, you'll be well-prepared for everday student life and exam season.
- GoodNotes or OneNote: Perfect for taking lecture notes and annotating course materials. You can also create sketches and diagrams, organize your notes, and keep your lecture materials clear and structured.
- Quizlet and StudySmarter: Create your own study sets, share them with others, or access existing content to prepare efficiently for exams. These apps are ideal for learning and reviewing key concepts.
- Mendeley or Citavi: Got a seminar paper coming up? These apps help you organize all your sources and make collecting, sorting, and citing literature much easier. They let you quickly find important references and stay on top of even large amounts of reading.
- Mensa Club App: Stay up to date with the latest menu and promotions while collecting points that can be redeemed for great rewards.
Practical Everyday Helpers
Many students move out of their parents' home for the first time and face new challenges. These apps make it easier to handle both your studies and daily life.
- Banking apps: Whether you use your trusted online banking app or alternatives like Finanzguru, the important part is to keep track of your finances. That way, there are no unpleasant suprises at the end of the month.
- Too Good to Go: Looking for a cheap, sustainable snack? This app helps you save leftover food at a low cost - good for your wallet and the planet.
- Spotify: Whether you are commuting, studying, or getting ready for a party - music is essential! Spotify gives you access to millions of songs, playlists, and podcasts. Students can get a discounted plan, or you can share a family plan with your Home4students roommates and save together.
- Lieferando, Foodora, & Co.: Studied all the and your stomach is growling? Or maybe you just want to stay in bed and order something quick? Your favourite delivery services has you covered!
No matter what you need, there's an app to make life easier. And if something is missing, don't forget: you can always reach out. Your family, friends, or housemates at Home4students will be happy to help!