Finding resources in college can be really hard…
If you don’t know some who knows someone, it can feel like you can’t get anything done. As a first-generation, college student I had to figure out how to navigate college from SCRATCH and what I found is that apps and websites can be my personal assistant.
I’ve figured out how to create a budget, find fun things to do for ZERO dollars, and also how to stay healthy and generally sane during college. I’ve been there and I know how hard it is to navigate your way around finding the best resources so I created a list of FREE and inexpensive resources that are complete lifesavers. Don’t worry I won’t mention the obvious ones like Google suite.
Money Management
Mint- Tracking and Creating a budget
Truebill- Cutting subscriptions and tracking bills
Clarity Money- Spending and Subscription tracker
Zelle- Send money from your bank without a fee
Digit- Start creating and accomplishing saving Goals
Credit Karma- Credit tracker
Making More Money
Poshmark- Selling unwanted clothes
Bambino- Babysitting
Usit- Babysitting
Google Adsense- Monetizing your blog/Youtube Channel
Alamy- Sell stock photos
Upwork- Freelance work
Studysoup- Become a Notetaker
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Learning tools
Skillshare- learning new skills and digital courses
Linkedin learning- Learning new skills and networking
Quizlet-Making and sharing quizzes
Grammarly-Editing and Grammar app
JSTOR- Research Materials and articles
Canva- Graphic Design and Presentations
Exam Countdown Lite- Exam tracker and countdown
Lower Procrastination
Adobe Scan- Scanning and Saving important documents
Habitbull- A Habit builder and tracker
Flora- Pomodaro style timer
Headspace- Meditation App
Google Keep- To do list + Reminders
Trello- Project Management
Events
Eventbrite- Event search and tickets
Meetup- Group activities
Groupon- Discounted group activities
Trip advisor- Planning Trips and Excursions
SeatGeek- Buying tickets
Library- Contact your local library to get free/discounted events such as book signings and workshops
Alltrails- Find parks and trails near you
Entertainment
Spotify+ Hulu- Streaming
Disney + - Streaming
Youtube- Streaming
Classpass- Workout Classes
Popsugar- Free online workouts
Sticher- Podcast
Curiosity stream- Documentaries
