Essential apps for making your life in the UK easier

Adjusting to life in the UK can take a while, but there are plenty of things you can do to speed the process up a bit. 

Everyone has a smartphone nowadays, which means there are lots of apps which can help you get acquainted with life in your new country.

Here are a few we think will be useful to you!

Citymapper

It's easy to get lost in London, such is the vastness of the capital of England. To help you find your way in the city, you should download Citymapper. The app shows you how to get to your destination, and helps you to compare your travel options in real-time. It gives you step-by-step instructions and even has a cool feature which alarms you when you need to get off! It's a must-have for helping you to navigate around the city. 

Grammarly

If English isn't your first language, Grammarly is a great tool to use to make sure your English is spot on when writing all your assignments. It flags up anything that is incorrect for you and gives you a suggestion to make your writing flow better. You can download it as an app or as an extension to your browser on your computer. You'd hate to lose marks for silly mistakes! 

Student discount apps

In the UK a lot of high street retailers offer student discounts. There are three main ways to get your student discount: buy a TOTUM card, sign up to UNiDAYS, or sign up to Student Beans. UNiDAYS and Student Beans are both free to sign up to, so you can access hundreds of amazing offers for free! Why not download all three apps to maximise your savings?! 

Unit Converter

Different parts of the world do things differently. That's certainly the case here in the UK. We have our own currency and a lot of people still use imperial unit system (pounds, miles inches) over metric. Well if you ever struggle to gauge how much something costs or weighs or how far something is from you, this app is an absolute gold mine. It will convert any unit into your preferred method for you in a matter of seconds! 

Your university app

When you're settling into your new home, you don't want to be left out of the loop with all the goings-on around campus. Your university app will keep you up to date with all the events and activities taking place, so you never miss out on anything. Not all universities will have an app so check on your phone's app store to see if there's one available!

These apps will be your best friends as you start making friends in your new country!