Student schedules are jam-packed from start to finish with different tasks and responsibilities. In today’s fast-paced technological world, it becomes overwhelming trying to tackle them on your own. Fortunately, you can most likely find an app that will solve your needs. If you could use a little help with life’s daily tasks, check out these four free options.
Waze – Travel & Navigation
Apple and Windows compatible
Traffic: the seven-letter word that every mountain-loving Denverite is all-too familiar with. What is even more infuriating is its annoying habit to show up at any hour of the day. The much-needed solution is Waze, the first social navigation app that allows users to interact and help each other find the most convenient route possible. Drivers can update the Waze map by reporting cops, roadblocks, traffic jams or accidents as they go. Users can see each other’s updates, add their own feedback and then choose the fastest option accordingly. Plus, two friends can link together when going to the same destination and see who gets there first. Don’t let the congested Denver roads keep you from the fresh snow, or whatever other adventure you may be embarking on. Instead, let Waze navigate you through unknown avenues all while cutting down your driving time.
Skimmin – News
Apple compatible
Keeping up with current events often becomes buried in the back of our thoughts after one factors in 3-4 classes, work and homework. Add a long online article to the equation and students are left with barely any free time to brush up on what’s new in the world. Skimmin takes articles and summarizes them so that users don’t have to. The simple interface complies top news stories, otherwise know as your “daily skim,” and separates them into different news categories. The quick summary fix keeps you satisfied and up to date throughout the day. As an added bonus, Skimmin also provides the link to the original article if you are interested in reading more or if you find out that you have more time on your hands than you thought.
Haze – Weather
Apple compatible
Denver is notorious for its moody weather and drastic swings between sunshine and snow. This makes checking the temperature quite difficult from time to time. Unlike the generic iPhone weather app, Haze utilizes a simple, aesthetically pleasing platform to forecast the weather. Some of the features include sunshine hours, UV level, sunset, sunrise and wind speed. The easy swipe and touch navigation system allows for an easy way to visually check the weather instead of just filtering through numbers. In a city where hot sun often meets cold wind, getting the correct weather forecast may be the one thing coming between you and a much-needed sweater.
FlightAware – Travel and Navigation
Apple, Android and Windows compatible
Trips to the airport are inconvenient even when everything goes right. Friends playing chauffeur are all-too-familiar with the boiling road rage that finally erupts after the fifth lap around the airport. FlightAware is a flight-tracking app that sends push notifications if a flight is delayed, cancelled or on time. Users are presented with a world map that follows the plane across the world so friends and family can track the entire course of the flight. Touching the plane gives more information along with additional information on the departure airport. FlightAware eliminates the stressful arrival time guessing game and makes planning trips to the airport so much easier.
Denver is recognized for its many mountains, winter sports, vibrant downtown and many other qualities. As a student and new resident to the city, it can be hard balancing life outside of classes while also adjusting to your new environment. These four apps help you manage and navigate another college quarter.
