College students everywhere experience the same struggles: keeping a tight budget and passing classes, while still attempting to maintain somewhat of a healthy lifestyle.  As we've learned at Anderson Honda, our phones can make our lives a heck of a lot easier.  Why not take advantage of some of these popular apps to help survive those stressful years?

1) Mint

First things first - get that budget under control.  Mint is a FREE app that allows users to track their spending, create a budget, receive bill reminders, and get customized tips for saving money.  Mint can help you responsibly handle your finances while on the go.

2) Venmo

We all have that friend who conveniently "forgets their wallet" or is so busy they never remember to pay you back. Gone are the days of paying one another in cash after that inconvenient trip to the ATM. Venmo allows friends to securely exchange money that can be transferred to a bank account overnight. Whether its dinner, tickets, or rent, Venmo is a MUST for every college student.

3) Freedom

Although sometimes forgotten, studying is an essential part of the college experience, but distractions make procrastination much easier than buckling down and getting your work done. Freedom is an app that allows users to regain productivity by blocking out digital distractions that tend to arise on our phones, computers and tablets. In other words, Freedom is the key to acing those exams.

4) Google Drive

For when you don't want to pull out your computer, the Google Drive app conveniently stores documents, photos, and videos in a way that's easy to access from your phone. The Google Drive app also lets you invite friends to view, edit, or comment on your work. This comes in especially handy for those collectively completed study guides...

5) LinkedIn

After all this hard work, let’s put that education to use. LinkedIn allows users to build a professional network and begin their job search. The app is essential for college students who are living that on-the-go lifestyle but want to stay connected to the job market.

6) Twitter

For those of us who don't have time for a morning newspaper and coffee, the Twitter app is the perfect way to get the news, fast. Whether used for social or academic purposes, Twitter keeps you updated with everything from most important world events to what's going on in your friend group.

7) My Fitness Pal

The sterotypical college kid consumes a bit more ramen, pizza, and beer than is healthy for them, which is where My Fitness Pal enters the picture. The app tracks users' caloric intake and produces charts depicting nutritional balance. Healthy eating may be low on a college student’s list of priorities, but this app will make it as easy as possible.

8) Viber

For college students lucky enough to have the opportunity to study abroad or those who want to stay connected with traveling friends, Viber is an essential free phone call and messaging app.  No more international fees and message failures - download Viber to stay connected.

9) Uber

Whether on a big or small campus, Uber is there to provide a convenient and safe ride home.  For those late nights out or for students on campus without a car, Uber is an essential transportation app for all college students.

10) Airbnb

While traveling is considered a luxury for college students, Airbnb can help students do it on the cheap! And with 600,000 listings, it's sure to inspire a trip near or far. The Airbnb app encourages spontaneous travel at the touch of a finger.

Whether you're in college yourself, or you know someone who is, we hope these app suggestions are helpful.

For more information on how we can mke your life easier, be sure to contact us today.