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With exam season in full swing, we’ve rounded up some of the best apps and websites to help you nail those study sessions.
Flora: If you struggle with concentration and get distracted by notifications, Flora is the study app for you. It is a productivity app based on green focus: the more you focus, the more you help the environment! To block distractions, you can set your intended focus duration and grow a virtual garden in the meantime, with the option to challenge friends too, however, switch apps and your plants die.
MyStudyLife: Time management can be challenging during the chaos of exams and deadlines, so keeping your schedule organised is essential. MyStudyLife is a planner designed for the academic year, so you can store your timetable, deadlines and commitments all in one place. All you have to do is add your schedule, then the app will send you notifications and reminders, helping you stay on track when life gets busy.
Calm: As an award-winning mindfulness app, Calm is designed to increase mindfulness ,improve your sleep, and help you relax more, something crucial during busy assignment periods. It teaches meditation and mental fitness, as well as offering stress relief programmes, mindfulness instructions and sleep stories(narrated by celebrities!).
Notion: Keeping track of what needs doing can be difficult, and having a simple, all-in-one space like Notion to track studying goals can help make tasks seem more achievable and manageable. Whether you need to write, plan, or organise, Notion is an online workspace to help aid your studying. Recognised for it’s flexibility, you can create simple to-do lists, take detailed lecture notes, and build research databases, working for both individual and collaborative projects!
Reflectly: Journaling is a great way to practice self-care, and Reflectly offers an AI powered journal that provides prompts and positive reminders, recommended by professionals. By using positive psychology and mindfulness, the app acts as a mood tracker, habit starter and journal all in one. Whether you want to combat anxiety, practice gratitude or build a strong study routine, Reflectly helps you prioritise your mental health whilst studying.
Quizlet: Organising notes and creating revision resources can be time-consuming, sousing a study app like Quizlet, which emphasises active learning through flash-cards, quizzes and games can be more efficient and effective. The app is programmed to help students retain more information and makes studying both interactive and engaging (and almost fun!)
Motivation: Exams and deadlines can be difficult, so it is important we don’t neglect our wellbeing. Motivation is an app for mental growth, that sends you positive reminders and quotes throughout your day. There are customisable themes, and quotes for every situation to help you change your mindset, combat stress and achieve your goals.
Google Scholar: Finding secondary sources and further readings for assignments can be overwhelming, and often the hardest part is getting started. Luckily, Google Scholar works as a specialised search engine that supplies students with research papers, academic articles and data relevant for their academic needs, making the search process a lot quicker and simpler.
Fabulous: Having a routine and healthy habits is great for effective studying. By combining self-love and organisation in one space, Fabulous focuses on adding structure to student lives, by offering a daily planner, positive affirmations and a gratitude journal to monitor well-being.