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Apps All College Students Must Have

CamScanner

It’s not very often that I need to scan something in. But whenever I do, there’s never a scanner around! So CamScanner is the perfect solution for me. It’s really easy to use- just take a picture of the document and the app will turn the image into a PDF for you. It even automatically uploads the PDF into your Google Drive and so that it’s saved for you.

Uber | Lyft

I don’t know what I would do without apps like Uber and Lyft. There are so many instances for college students where a car just isn’t an option. Since Uber has been having so many problems lately, Lyft has been more competitive with their prices. So instead of checking one, I’ve been checking both apps to see which can take me for a cheaper price: Uber | Lyft

Postmate | UberEATS

I don’t know about you, but studying makes me hungry. And I’m not going to lie, I’m sometimes also a little too easy to go grab food myself. So I’m a pretty regular user of apps like Postmakes and UberEats.

EasilyDo “Email”

It can be hard managing your college email, your personal email, and even a work email if you have it. It’s even more frustrating when each of those emails requires an app of its own. That’s why apps like EasyDo email are really helpful. I also use “Spark” as my app on my Mac (unfortunately not supposed on Andriod phones).

Here are other Top 10 Most Innovative Apps for College Students! I personally use some of those apps quite often, too.

StudySoup Weekly Roundup 06/26/17
This week (06/19/17 – 06/26/17), 2 notetakers at University of Oregon uploaded course material to StudySoup. There were 13 new documents uploaded this week, bringing the total number of University of Oregon study materials on StudySoup up to 2390.

So far, the top 6 most viewed materials that were uploaded this week are:

Class Notes – EDU 231

Class Notes – WRI 122

Class Notes – EC 202

Class Notes – COLT 102

Study Guide – PS 205

Study Guide – PHYS 102

The top 1 most popular materials from last week are:

Class Notes – SOC 204
And currently, the most popular University of Oregon courses on StudySoup are:

We are making a big push to add more content across the Business, Art History, and OTHER departments. Please refer anyone in the following list of classes to apply to the elite notetaker program.

• Individual and Group Intervention I

• Intro to Environmental Studies

• History of Chinese Art

As the year comes to a close, it is important to learn how to write good notes. If you think about it, it can be pretty easy. Below is a list of how to prepare for each class, which will result in perfect notes.

Preparing:

• Gather your note-taking materials. It may sound pretty basic, but it’s important to have all of your note-taking materials organized and ready to go before the start of any class, meeting or lecture. This includes a pencil and paper or a computer (more info about using computers later).
• Come prepared. Before you come to a class, lecture, or meeting, make sure to review your notes from the last time round. This will bring you fully up to speed and ready to pick up where you left off. Also remember to have completed the reading assigned for homework.
• Take notes by hand. Although taking notes on your laptop is convenient, a study conducted at Princeton University has shown that note takers actually retain information better when they take notes by hand.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions. When you come across something you don’t understand, don’t just jot it down and tell yourself that you’ll worry about it later — ask the teacher/lecturer for clarification. Think about it — if you find something confusing now, you’ll find it twice as confusing during your note-review later.

In Class:

• Focus on key words and concepts. The most important change you can make to improve your note-taking skills is to focus solely on taking down key words and concepts.
• Use shorthand. The average student writes 1/3 word per second, while the average speaker speaks at a rate of 2/3 words per second. Therefore, developing your own system of shorthand writing can help you to write more efficiently and avoid falling behind.
• Make your notes visually appealing. You will be reluctant to go back and study your notes if they are messy, disorganized and difficult to read, so it’s important that they look nice! Here are some tips on how to create more visually appealing notes:
  • Always start on a fresh page. You’ll find your notes much easier to read if you start on a fresh, blank page for each new class or topic. Put the date in the top right-hand corner and only write on one side of each page, especially if you’re writing with very inky pens.
  • Make sure your writing is legible. Taking notes will be a complete waste of time if you can’t read them afterwards! No matter how fast you write, make sure you’re writing is small, neat and legible, and avoid using cursive handwriting if possible.
  • Use wide margins. Line each page with a pen and ruler, giving yourself a wide margin on the left-hand side. This will prevent the page from becoming too overcrowded and will leave you space to write in any additional information once you review your notes.
  • Use symbols and diagrams. Things like arrows, dots and boxes, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids are often great ways to associate and remember key concepts, especially if you’re a visual learner.
• Color-code your notes. Many people find that adding a splash of color to their notes helps to make the information more readable and easier to retain.

Studying:

• Review your notes later in the day. Reviewing your notes after class, or later the same day will help you to retain the information much more effectively. You don’t need to study them intensely — just spend 15 to 20 minutes going back over them each night.
  • Fill in any blanks. Use your review time to fill in any additional information that you remember from the class or lecture.
  • Write a summary. Another effective tool for committing your notes to memory is to summarize the information contained in your notes at the bottom of the page.

https://studysoup.com/blog/easy-college-solutions/take-perfect-notes-math-class/

So far, the top 6 most viewed materials that were uploaded this week are:

Class Notes – COLT 220

Class Notes – ECON 201

Study Guide – ECON 421

Bundle – PHIL 170

Study Guide – MATH 252

Class Notes – WGS 303

The most popular material from last week is: Study Guide – J 201

We are making a big push to add more content across the Journalism, Geology, and OTHER departments. Please refer anyone in the following list of classes to apply to the elite notetaker program.

• Individual and Group Intervention I

• Intro to Environmental Studies

• History of Chinese Art

Hey, Fellow Ducks, there are many scams designed to fool college students, but with this post, I will give you some tips on how to protect yourself against them.

• Scholarship Scams With the Internet, finding scholarships should be a cinch. But contrary to what logic dictates, scholarship searches have only grown more complex. Many scholarship search sites dress as beneficent tools created for the purpose of helping students find financial aid, but are actually traps set to lure in the vulnerable and hopeful. When cruising the net for financial awards, proceed with caution. A site that asks for personal information should be regarded with suspicion. Many will ask for an e-mail address only to sell that address and pump it full of spam. You also should never pay for a service that helps you find or apply for scholarships. These are rarely beneficial and do nothing you couldn’t do for yourself. Stick to free scholarship search tools and assess each award’s legitimacy before submitting an application.

• Social Media Scams A growing stereotype amongst college students is a worsening addiction to social media. Scam artists have seized the opportunity to feed on unsuspecting students. One such technique involves scammers setting up fake pages for universities and reaching out to the college’s students to acquire e-mail addresses. Phony pages and profiles are created to harvest personal information. In its most innocuous incarnation, this sort of scam means an inbox full of spam. In its most hostile form, social media fraud can result in identity theft. To avoid these scams, add only friends you know, limit the information you post online, and be wary of invitations to “like” pages.

• Credit Card Scams The credit card world is laden with scams, and college students, being new to the credit game, are particularly susceptible. Be wary of signing up for cards from issuers you’re not familiar with–and not only credit cards, but prepaid debit as well. You risk the chance of relaying information to a phony lender and potential identity thief. And even the card is actually available and functioning, you need to be exceedingly cautious about hidden fees and unreasonable rates. Know what to expect from a credit card. If you see an APR of 25% or more, or an annual fee of $30 or more, you should be concerned.

https://studysoup.com/blog/easy-college-solutions/beware-college-scams-identify-avoid-fraud-targeting-college-students/

This week, the top 6 most viewed materials  uploaded are:

Study Guide – ART 208

Bundle – CIS 110

Study Guide – ECON 201

Study Guide – FIN 316

Study Guide – OBA 101

Study Guide – PHYS 101

The top 1 most popular materials from last week are: Study Guide – OBA 101

We are making a big push to add more content across the Digital Arts, Math, and OTHER departments. Please refer anyone in the following list of classes to apply to the elite notetaker program.

• The Artist Experience
• MATH Elementary Functions
• Intro Accounting II