5 Best Websites for Students
Being a college student can be tough. From exams and homework to trying to fund their schooling, it is a lot to juggle. Thankfully, with the help of the internet, students have more resources than ever to help them in every aspect of their lives.
1. Course Hero
Course Hero is a website designed to give students help in their classes. From notes and flashcards to course feedback and tutoring, this website offers students so many valuable resources to help them succeed. Students are also able to apply to be tutors on the site, which can help them bring in extra money to fund their education or living expenses. Tutors can work when it is convenient for them, so it allows flexibility in a busy student schedule.
2. WayUp
Students often hear about how important it is to get work and internship experience during their college years. However, many students have a hard time knowing where to get started, especially when the process can seem daunting and time-consuming.
WayUp allows students to upload their resume and find jobs and internships based on their experience, goals, and interests. There are even positions that can be done remotely and allow students to work the job into their busy schedule. The application process is simple for the most part — just click “Apply” and WayUp will send the employer your resume.
3. Internships.com
Similar to WayUp, Internships.com allows students to upload a resume and customize the job search to fit their goals and experience. However, Internships.com is more geared towards internships, but it allows students to have customized internship alerts sent to their emails based on interests and desired locations. The site allows students to save the internships they are interested in so they can go back and apply later if they are not near a computer. Students can easily apply by hitting “Apply” in a position that they are interested in.
4. Fastweb
Fastweb is one of the most popular scholarship databases and has been recommended by multiple financial aid offices through school websites and in-person meetings. Students fill out a profile that matches them with scholarships based on interests, academic success, and extracurricular activity involvement.
While Fastweb gives ample information about the scholarships, students are redirected to the scholarship site to apply. Fastweb also sends out a newsletter filled with new scholarships and advice for surviving college from fellow students.
5. Grammarly
Students are constantly writing. Whether students enjoy writing or not, writing papers for a class can seem daunting and tedious. Students also send multiple emails to fellow students, professors, and potential supervisors. However, grammar skills among even the best writers can be a weakness for many.
Grammarly is a free website and computer app (though there is a paid upgraded version) that allows students to check their work, whether it is an email or a paper, for grammar and spelling errors that spell check may not catch. This allows students to get their message across clearly and in a professional manner.