8 apps every college student should download

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College might be the best four years of your life, but they’re not the easiest.

Late-night studying and cooking lots of ramen are just some of the firsts fall 2017's incoming freshmen will start experiencing very soon. Some are fun, but others can pose a serious challenge.

To help, we found eight apps that'll make any college student's time at school easier. Whether they're looking for an easy way to take notes during lectures or tp unwind after a hectic day of midterms, there’s an app for it.

Headspace

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College is a social place, and while that's great, it can be hard to find time for yourself.

Unless you've achieved true inner peace, blocking out surrounding noise and relaxing can be difficult. Through guided meditations, Headspace teaches you the basics of mindfulness so you can find a little clarity, regardless of your physical location. The app offers 10 guided meditations for free, with the option to subscribe on a monthly or annual basis for a small cost.

Headspace, free to download

Pennies

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It's important to take stock of your spending habits and what you have in the bank.

Pennies lets students set sensible budgets, so they'll know exactly how much they can spend without completely depleting their checking account.

Pennies, $3.99

Notability

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Notability lets you annotate PDFs, mark up photos, record lectures, and provide audio feedback, all of which are accessible through the cloud.

Your notes automatically link to recordings, so you can watch your annotations grow with the recording during the playback. Taking notes during lectures has never been easier.

Notability, $9.99

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