Essential apps for students

WALLET — FINANCE TRACKER AND BUDGET PLANNER Arguably the best budgeting app. Overspending can be difficult to control while juggling school, work and other activities. And on-campus, grabbing a quick bite to eat can prove to be quite costly. Setting financial goals can also be hard. Use this app to track spending (with bank synchronization), save money and manage expenses and debt. It allows you to plan for the future, whether that be ten years from now, and set your priorities. Save for that computer you want. Additional features include uploading all your loyalty and reward cards, sharing selected accounts and receipt and warranty tracking.

FOOD DELIVERY APPS Most of you are probably familiar with food delivery apps by now. DoorDash, SkipTheDishes and Uber Eats come to mind. These are the easiest and most convenient ways to eat a proper meal when drowning in schoolwork or organizing small gatherings. While not the most economical choice, there are smart ways to save some money including trials with free delivery, referring friends, rewards programs with discounts (SkipTheDishes) and promo codes.

SCHOOL PLANNER Organize all aspects of academia — homework, assignments, exams, grades. The app has a sleek, modern design inspired by Google’s Material Design and allows you to sync your agendas and back up data on Google Drive. The timetable is customizable, and the built-in calendar makes managing events and activities much easier. After class, simply add whatever is due and never fear missing deadlines.

DEEPSTASH Losing brain cells while endlessly scrolling through Instagram or TikTok? Want to use your downtime productively by learning new things and sharing your own thoughts with the community? This app is for you. With a similar layout to Instagram, scroll through the homepage or use the search function and find facts and ideas of interest, then stash (save) them to your profile. Topics range from being more persuasive by telling compelling stories to the history of sneakers. Expand your knowledge and impress your family and friends! U