1. City Mapper: This app is wonderful for navigating a city that you're unfamiliar with. You can find directions anywhere using public transportation or walking. Plus you can save the routes and then pull them up at any point even if you don't have WiFi and it will still direct you. This is great when traveling to other countries where your data plan doesn't work. This app saved me from getting lost in Amsterdam!
2. Hostel world: If you are like me, when you study abroad you will travel and stay in hostels. They are the cheapest option normally, and they are decent places normally. Hostel world's app helps you keep track of your reservations and also gives suggestions as to what to do in the city you're visiting.
3. Skype: Being far away from home and your normal college friends can be hard, Skype makes it easier. You can talk to your friends and family, see their faces and it might help with some of that homesickness you're likely feeling.
4. Instagram: While you're studying abroad everyday is an adventure (ok, so not everyday, but most days). Preserve those memories and share them with your friends via Instagram.
5. Capitol One Banking (Or whatever banking company you use): Most likely your banking company has an app, I know mine does. This is really helpful, because staying on budget is super hard while abroad. The app let's you check your account balance directly and helps remind you that maybe you shouldn't eat out every meal. Also most apps come with a feature that let's you freeze your credit/debit card. This way if your card is lost or stolen you can freeze it so no one else can spend your money.
There are so many more useful apps out there fro study abroad students, but these are the ones I've used in the last couple of months. Leave your favorites in the comments!
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