What you do in college can define the future of your personal and professional life. With so much on the line, a lot of students get stressed and lose track of what’s important. If you’re worried that you won’t get as much as possible out of your college experience, add these five apps to your mobile phone. They can transform your college life.

Timetable

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Operating system: Android and iOS

Price: Free

Managing your time well is key to succeeding in college. A lot of students fall behind because they don’t follow schedules that help them attend class, complete assignments, and study for tests. Timetable solves that problem by giving you a simple way to create flexible schedules that adjust to each semester’s workload.

Timetable lets you personalize every aspect of your schedule so you don’t have to worry about missing crucial deadlines. When you update your calendar, Timetable synchronizes the changes across all of your Android devices. It will even silence your phone to prevent it from ringing while you’re in class.

Duolingo

Operating system: Android and iOS

Price: Free

Many colleges require students to take at least one foreign language course before they graduate. A classroom environment, however, isn’t always the best place to pick up a new language. College courses often want you to learn by memorizing long vocabulary lists and studying complex conjugation tables. That’s not how people learn their native tongues, so it’s not surprising that students struggle to pass their classes.

Duolingo makes a game of the experience so you can study more efficiently. According to research conducted by Duolingo, the average student can cover a semester of learning in just 34 hours. Pairing the app with your required course will put you on the path to success.

Duolingo has over three dozen language courses for English speakers, including:

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Korean
• Russian

Cram

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Operating system: Android and iOS

Price: Free

You can’t avoid studying, but you can use flashcards to make it easier. Cram lets you create an unlimited number of flashcards so you can prepare for any subject. Whether you’re trying to memorize mathematical equations or historical dates, Cram will train your brain to recall information quickly. You can even decide whether you want to use Card mode, which lets you quickly flip through an entire set of flashcards, or Memorize mode, which hides used flashcards so you can focus on new material.

Since you can store cards either on your phone or in the cloud, you’ll have a handy study aid that works at any time, online or offline. Whenever you have a few minutes to spare, pull out your smartphone and get ready for upcoming exams.

Tinder

Operating system: Android and iOS

Price: Free

Going to college isn’t all about getting good grades. You also want to meet new people and have fun. That’s often easier said than done when you attend a large university with thousands of your peers. With so many possibilities, it’s nearly impossible to decide whom you should try to make friends with.

Tinder gives you a chance to connect with other students who are compatible with you. Instead of going on endless dates, you can concentrate on people who share your interests. Whether you’re looking for a soul mate or you just want to have a good time, Tinder will introduce you to interesting people nearby who are right for you.

Since Tinder uses photos as part of its introductions, you should make sure you look your best by using a smartphone with an excellent camera. Some of the latest smartphones such as the new Samsung Galaxy S7, has a 12MP dual pixel rear camera and a 5MP front camera, so you can take beautiful photos anywhere.

Yik Yak

Operating system: Android and iOS

Price: Free

Social media has gotten so large that it’s nearly impossible to focus on local people and events. Sites like Twitter and Facebook have their benefits, but you need a localized option to find out who’s hosting this weekend’s biggest party.

Yik Yak uses geographic regions so you don’t have to wade through hundreds of posts before you find something fun to do near you. Plus, your community can upvote or downvote posts to help you decide what’s worth paying attention to.

College is an exciting time of life, when you get to learn new things and explore interesting opportunities. By using these apps, you can get good grades while having a blast.