As a new student, you’ll need to learn a lot of new
information pretty fast or risk being clueless, penniless, and more than a bit
confused about independent student life.
This is the place where the web steps in, a domain of
understudy assets with abundant data about anything, where you can become
familiar with the things your folks showed you (or that you weren't keen on
learning at that point, for example, how to spending plan your cash, how to
orchestrate an overdraft with your bank, and how to press your garments without
leaving an iron-formed design. To put it plainly, all the understudy assets you
might at any point potentially need are accessible on the web.
The following is a sorted rundown of valuable understudy
sites and online assets that will assist with making understudy life that
smidgen simpler from the very first moment.
General websites for students
1. LifeHacker.co.uk
LifeHacker aims to help its users out with life in the
modern world. Popular tags include ‘Productivity’, ‘Money’ and ‘DIY’.
2. MentalFloss.com
Although essentially one of many time-wasting student
websites, MentalFloss is good for learning interesting facts from around the
world, covering topics such as food, culture and science. Admittedly, its main
function may be as a procrastination aid, but you should still learn something.
3. UnplugTheTV.com
This student resource offers an alternative to TV (and,
unfortunately, studying), hosting randomized videos on interesting scientific
topics.
4. Sleepyti.me
This site tells you the best times to go to bed if you have
to be up at a certain hour – a very useful tool within student life. Taking
into account regular sleep cycles, Sleepyti.me can help if you suffer from
grogginess in the mornings.
5. KeepMeOut.com
If you struggle to stay away from social media when you’re
meant to be studying, use KeepMeOut to block certain distracting websites.
Educational websites for students
6. EdX.org
Edx is one of the world’s leading MOOC platforms. MOOCs
(massive open online courses) are offered for free to anyone wishing to learn.
Other major MOOC providers include Udacity.com, AcademicEarth.org, and...
7. Coursera.org
Coursera covers a wide range of academic learning, allowing
you to supplement your studies with some additional knowledge.
Cooking websites for students
8. StudentRecipes.com
Exactly what it says on the tin, StudentRecipes.com has
recipes for 4,000 quick and easy student meals.
9. Recipepuppy.com
RecipePuppy allows you to search for recipes based on the
ingredients you already have at home. Lazy students, rejoice.
10. Instructables.com
This is one of the most useful online student resources if
you like making and fixing things yourself. You can learn anything from how to
make spaghetti ice cream to how to fix a broken shelf.
Health websites for students
11. The Ultimate Health Food Guide
This guide will be a lifesaver throughout student life for
times when you’re feeling wrung out, stressed or ill. Whatever your ailments,
visit this resource to find out what foods to eat to build your immunity and
vitality back up.
12. WebMD.com
WebMD allows you to check your current health status using
its symptom checker. Although this resource is great for hypochondriacs, it
doesn’t replace the knowledge of a real doctor – go offline and visit your
university’s health center if you’re really concerned.
13. NHS.uk
The website of the UK’s National Health Service provides
information on all kinds of illnesses, conditions, diseases, and treatments. The
site also gives comprehensive information on sexual health.
14. DontPassItOn.co.uk
DontPassItOn provides free chlamydia and gonorrhea testing
kits by post to UK citizens aged 16-24.
15. ASHASexualHealth.org
Sexual health advice and resources for those based in the
US.
Shopping & selling websites for students
16. Ebay.com
Well-established consumer-to-consumer site eBay allows you
to buy, sell or auction off almost anything, including clothing, electronic
devices, and antiques. It could come in handy if your student budget needs a
boost, or if you want to find some bargains.
17. TheBookPond.com
The Book Pond allows you to sell your old academic textbooks
or buy the ones you need from other students who are ready to pass them on.
18. Amazon.com
Amazon sells everything under the sun, including books,
e-books and textbooks you may need for your program. However, its critics say
it’s damaging to independent bookstores, so you may want to consider using your
local store instead of always shopping online.
19. Gumtree.com
Gumtree advertises jobs, second-hand goods, properties, and
services for people around the UK. If you’re a student in the UK, it can be a
good place to search for part-time job opportunities, look for accommodation,
sell things you don’t need anymore, or even swap goods or skills.
20. Craigslist.com
The global version of Gumtree, Craigslist is big in the US
and has many city/area divisions, so you can find listings close to you.
21. Freecycle.org
This online platform allows you to give away your unwanted
things or get your hands on what other people are giving away. Handy for
furniture and general bric-a-brac.
Money-saving websites for students
22. Groupon.com
Groupon offers daily deals on things such as spa days, fancy
restaurants and city breaks. It’s not exactly the place to go-to for the essentials
of student life, but it’s a good way to treat yourself at the end of a
stressful exam period, perhaps.
23. MoneySavingExpert.com
MoneySavingExpert has advice on everything from cheap
flights to the best bank interest rates, helping your student budget stretch
further.
24. Mint.com
Free to use, Mint can help you organize your finances and
track your spending.
25. MyVoucherCodes.co.uk
MyVoucherCodes offers vouchers and discounts for a huge
number of retail stores and restaurants within the UK. If you’re in the US,
RetailMeNot is the place to go.
26. UniDays.com
Just one of many student websites offering discounts,
UniDays lists thousands of student discounts and offers around the globe. It’s
free to join and also available as an app.
27. WiseBread.com
WiseBread is dedicated to living well on a tight budget –
whether you’re a student or just trying to get more for your money. It offers
advice on everything from debt management to growing your own fruit and
vegetables.
Other useful resources for students
28. Genius.com poetry
An offshoot of Rap Genius, Lit Genius is a place where
scholars have formed a community to annotate poetry and literature, both
classic and recent. It’s an extremely helpful resource for English literature
students in particular.
29. TED.com
TED hosts thought-provoking talks given at events all over
the world on the core topics of technology, entertainment and design – but in
fact covering pretty much every aspect of human experience. The TED site is
where you can find all the videos of these talks. They’re another good
procrastination device, but you may also find some inspiration for your next
essay.
30. Wikipedia.org
Although your tutors will tell you never to reference
Wikipedia in assignments, the collaboratively edited encyclopedia project can
be a very useful tool for early-stage research into your assignment or project.
31. Bartleby.com
Bartleby publishes classic literature, poetry, non-fiction
and reference texts free of charge.
32. Gutenberg.org
Similarly, Project Gutenberg provides free online access to
texts whose copyright has expired; so far, it’s digitized more than 56,000
texts.
33. TopUniversities.com
This article was originally published in April 2018. It was last updated in March 2022
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