Sunderland Echo

Get ahead of the class by using an app

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This September thousands of teenagers across the country will have their first taste of independen­ce as they start university.

It can be a daunting time though with course work and club nights clashing, so get your diary in order with an app that will help you get off to a rolling start at university. in the zone.

The app splits working time into 25 minute sessions and then rewards users with a five minute break. The ad free app also disables sound and internet connection during study time so there’s no chance of getting distracted.

Student loan, bills, bank of mum and dad… It’s easy to lose track when you’re new to looking after your finances but a money management app could help.

There are many options available but The Money Dashboard Budget Planner is one of the best. It can link up directly to your bank and help you monitor exactly what you are spending your money on.

Keep in the loop with everything uni related with The Student Room app. The app has over 500 forums where students can discuss everything from course work to politics and even sexual health. It is a way to make some digital friends at various universiti­es. discount on the UNiDAYS student discount app is a must-have for any new student. Once you’ve registered students can expect money off from the likes of ASOS, Deliveroo and PureGym.

Not even students want to eat beans on toast every day of the week, so impress your new flatmates (and your folks) by mastering a few healthy dishes from the Change4Lif­e Smart Recipes app. From baked stuffed vegetables to chunky chicken and sweetcorn soup, your dorm will be a must visit.

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