Apps, Websites & Communities Every Student Should Bookmark 🔖📑

Whether you're moving abroad for university, taking a semester exchange, or just juggling life and studies, being a student today means navigating a lot. Luckily, the digital world has our backs. From budgeting apps to study hacks, travel deals to mental health support — there are countless tools designed to make student life easier (and cheaper!).

🎒 STUDENT LIFE & PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

🧠 Notion

Your all-in-one workspace. Use it for note-taking, to-do lists, planning assignments, tracking expenses, or even journaling. It’s fully customizable and perfect for both study and personal use.

⏱️ Forest

Struggling to focus? This app helps you stay off your phone by growing a virtual tree for every study session. Kill distractions and build your forest while you study!

🗓️ Google Calendar

Sounds basic, but this is gold. Use it to track classes, assignment deadlines, part-time shifts, and personal time. Pro tip: colour-code your events.

🌍 TRAVEL & STUDY ABROAD ESSENTIALS

✈️ Skyscanner + StudentUniverse

These platforms help students find cheap flights — StudentUniverse even gives exclusive student-only fares. Use your ISIC card for even more discounts on certain route

🏡 Spotahome / Uniplaces

Looking for mid- or long-term accommodation? These websites let you book verified student housing online, and yes — ISIC members get discounts on service fees!

🚲 Citymapper

The best app for navigating public transport in major cities across Europe. It shows the fastest routes via bus, train, bike, or foot — perfect when you're still learning the ropes of a new city.

💸 BUDGETING & MONEY

💰 Revolut / Wise

Set up international student bank accounts, manage multiple currencies, and avoid expensive exchange rates. Great for students abroad managing limited budgets.

📲 Splitwise

Roommate drama over who paid for Wi-Fi? Not anymore. Splitwise makes it easy to track shared expenses, split bills, and keep things fair — ideal for student flatshares.

📚 STUDY & RESEARCH HELP

🔍 Google Scholar + JSTOR

Academic search engines where you can access reliable research articles and journals. Many universities offer free access to JSTOR — check your student portal!

✍️ Grammarly

Your online writing assistant. Whether it's essays, emails, or CVs, Grammarly checks grammar, tone, and clarity. A must-have for non-native English speakers or anyone writing academically.

🎧 Speechify

Turn written text into audio and listen to articles, textbooks, or notes on the go. Ideal for auditory learners or anyone who wants to rest their eyes after hours of screen time.

🧠 MENTAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY

☁️ Headspace / Calm

Free trials and student discounts available — these apps offer guided meditations, sleep stories, and mindfulness techniques. Great for managing stress, homesickness, or anxiety. You get discount on Headspace using your ISIC ;)

💬 Reddit - r/Students / r/StudyAbroad

These student-focused subreddits are full of real, helpful advice, from course tips to culture shock confessions. Think of it as a casual forum where students help students.

🤝 ISIC Community & Local Benefits (Use the ISIC App!)

Your ISIC card isn’t just for discounts — it’s your pass to exclusive student networks, resources, and communities worldwide. Whether you're in Ireland, Spain, or Japan, ISIC connects you with student-friendly services, offers, and info.

Being a student doesn’t have to be stressful (well, not all the time). The right digital tools can help you stay organized, save money, and actually enjoy your student experience. Whether you’re studying at home or abroad, bookmark these apps and sites now — and thank yourself later.

And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to get your ISIC card. It's the one student ID that opens doors (and discounts) all over the world.