But if you think there’s no alternative, you have a little research to do. Even with student discounts, Microsoft Office Suite can cost anywhere between $80 and $140. No matter what you’re studying or where, you’re going to have to perform these tasks from time to time. Most of them are free, and all of them are bound to make the start of the new school year smoother than the last.įor college students, the old “reading, writing, and ’rithmetic” morphs into writing papers, doing basic stats, and creating presentations (and yes, still lots of reading). If you’re lucky enough to be a student in this golden age of tech, don’t miss these great finds.
When faced with the abundance of awesome tools available for students today, part of me wishes I were staking out a library carrel along with them. Another summer has gone by, and students are setting off to college.
