{"id":4665,"date":"2016-07-25T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=4665"},"modified":"2020-10-26T16:32:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:32:08","slug":"best-apps-for-student-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2016\/07\/25\/best-apps-for-student-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Best apps for student life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I don\u2019t know a student who doesn\u2019t love technology, and, amongst all the \u201cessentials\u201d such as YikYak and Instagram, you will find some gems to help you thrive at university. I have conveniently collected 10 of my most used apps for you\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Money and Budgeting!<a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/Monefy.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4670\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-4670 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/Monefy-150x150.png\" alt=\"Monefy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that you\u2019re probably <em>not<\/em> going to be rich at university, so keeping track of your money is a must. <strong>MONEFY <\/strong>is a safe and hassle-free budgeting app! It also neatly categorises your purchases, so you can easily see what you need to spend less on!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Travelling!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/Train.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4671\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-4671 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/Train-150x150.png\" alt=\"Train\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Whether you\u2019re new to university and want to find your way around, or travelling home for the umpteenth time, <strong>NATIONAL EXPRESS<\/strong> and <strong>TRAINLINE<\/strong> are perfect apps to buy coach or train fares. And with it on your phone, your parents doing your dirty laundry is closer than you think!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all probably had the scare about getting in a random taxi, that\u2019s why a taxi app is essential; <strong>GETT<\/strong> is perfect as you can book them in advance and don\u2019t need to fumble around for cash as it\u2019s all done by card. You also get a free \u00a315 ride the first time.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Uni!<a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/iD.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4669\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4669\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/iD-150x150.png\" alt=\"iD\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone loves a good shop \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t have to be \u2018til you drop! <strong>UNiDAYS<\/strong> gives you access you all the student discounts and deals online and in store. It may be a little dangerous, but at least you\u2019re not paying full price, right?<\/p>\n<p>Ever needed to revise but just can\u2019t stay away from your phone? <strong>SELF CONTROL FOR STUDY<\/strong> bans certain apps so that you won\u2019t be distracted! On the topic of work, <strong>iBU<\/strong> is a perfect little app filled with campus maps, bus timetables, news updates and course timetables, so you will never be late to a lecture again!<a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/iBU.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4668\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4668\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/iBU-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"iBU\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Your career!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If ever you are on the hunt for a job, a placement or want to start creating a CV, <strong>LINKEDIN<\/strong> is the ultimate app to do so! You can connect with lecturers, and even future employers and the great thing is, you can update your CV as you go!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Staying Connected!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/Facebook.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4666\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4666\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/files\/2016\/06\/Facebook-150x150.png\" alt=\"Facebook\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>While one of the best parts of university is making new friends, keeping in touch with ones from school is important. <strong>FACEBOOK <\/strong>is great for keeping up to date with everyone \u2013 whether it\u2019s a \u2018gap yah\u2019 or hilarious night out photos, it\u2019s always great for a quick snoop around!<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Lizzie Kiely<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I don\u2019t know a student who doesn\u2019t love technology, and, amongst all the \u201cessentials\u201d such as YikYak and Instagram, you will find some gems to help you thrive at university. I have conveniently collected 10 of my most used apps for you\u2026 Money and Budgeting! 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