When you’re getting ready to go back to college this fall, you’re going to be spending a lot of money on stuff for your dorm room, new books, and even some new clothes. But this year we’ve got a few suggestions of what we consider to be must-haves for any college student, and the best part is they won’t cost you a dime. Browse through our top 5 list of best free college apps and make going back to school this fall a little easier.

1. Evernote: This software program helps students record, store and archive notes. Originally made for use on laptops or PCs, Evernote mobile phone apps let you use all these functions on your smart phone. You can record voice notes, written information and even store photos that can later be viewed from your phone or computer. No need to lug around a heavy laptop to every class. Read the rest of this entry »

We all know the popular Apple slogan “there’s an app for that,” and probably acknowledge that this is true, considering the thousands of new apps appearing all the time. But, no one wants or needs every program they come up with, but there are a few essential programs that will astound you with how much they improve your quality of life. More than just something that lets you incorporate bizarre emoticons into your text conversations or replicates the obnoxious sound of the World Cup’s vuvuzelas, these are apps that you can use every day to save you time and hassle.Available for a low cost with almost every smart phone, the Zagat to Go app incorporates a GPS system to locate wherever you are and then help you find whatever it is your looking for. If you’re trying to find something to do you can look up nearby restaurants or hotels as well as cost and ratings of each one. In more pressing situations, such as if you’re lost, you can download maps and directions for wherever you need to go. With this app you have access to many of the features of a traditional GPS system but it’s portable and only a fraction of the cost. Read the rest of this entry »