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8th October 2016
Studying abroad in the UK can be tough, especially for those who haven’t visited the UK before. With that in mind, we’ve listed the top smartphone apps that every international student in the UK should have!
When you first start your studies at a new location, you will most probably feel like a fish out of water. You are not familiar with public transport, nor with the city/town itself. You also do not know where the best places for students to hang out are. However, the smartphone in your pocket can help you out. Making our lives better, developers have created some unique apps that can vastly simplify and make your first few weeks more enjoyable in the UK . Whether you are already an international student in the UK or you are just about to start your studies abroad in the UK, here are some of the best smartphone apps that you should download.
Citymapper is one of the must-have applications for students who are studying abroad in the UK. The application features comprehensive information about how to travel through the streets of multiple cities in the UK.
Furthermore, it gives you detailed information about the different public transport options, including prices and timing. This makes this application perfect for international students in the UK.
Uber is a great and affordable way to travel around, but the truth is, in the UK, you are better off riding a cab. UK International students who are not familiar with all the minicab firms, especially in London, might find it difficult to avoid the expensive Black Cabs. However, with Kabbee, you will be able to book a minicab instantly, getting a quote from the over 60 competing minicab firms in London. The application further provides students studying abroad in the UK with user reviews and ratings information, so they would be able to book a cab more easily.
If you are planning on travelling in the UK by train, you should definitely check out the National Rail Enquiries application. Available on all major smartphone OS systems, the application gives you up-to-minute updates about departure times and train lines. Furthermore, the app can give you free delay disruptions and cancellation alerts and also has a “wake me up” alarm that will wake you up when your train arrives, so that you don’t miss it.
Those who are going to study abroad in London should also know where to eat, drink and have fun. Time Out London is an application that features a comprehensive list of all the places in London that you must visit. From the most expensive bars and restaurants to the most affordable places, Time Out has it all. Furthermore, the application lets you easily book a reservation on the place of your choice.
Great Little Place is a rather simple application for iPhone Users, which gives you information on quirky restaurants and bars in different cities around the world. With a number of popular UK cities in its list, this app will help International students in the UK find the most weird and unusual places they can hang out. The application will soon hit Windows, Android and Blackberry smartphones as well.
There is a huge array of other great smartphone applications that can vastly improve the lives of UK International students. If you are studying abroad in the UK, make sure you also check out these wonderful applications.
Article by Ivan Ivonv
CityMapper
Citymapper is one of the must-have applications for students who are studying abroad in the UK. The application features comprehensive information about how to travel through the streets of multiple cities in the UK.
Furthermore, it gives you detailed information about the different public transport options, including prices and timing. This makes this application perfect for international students in the UK.
Kabbee
Uber is a great and affordable way to travel around, but the truth is, in the UK, you are better off riding a cab. UK International students who are not familiar with all the minicab firms, especially in London, might find it difficult to avoid the expensive Black Cabs. However, with Kabbee, you will be able to book a minicab instantly, getting a quote from the over 60 competing minicab firms in London. The application further provides students studying abroad in the UK with user reviews and ratings information, so they would be able to book a cab more easily.
National Rail
If you are planning on travelling in the UK by train, you should definitely check out the National Rail Enquiries application. Available on all major smartphone OS systems, the application gives you up-to-minute updates about departure times and train lines. Furthermore, the app can give you free delay disruptions and cancellation alerts and also has a “wake me up” alarm that will wake you up when your train arrives, so that you don’t miss it.
Time Out London
Those who are going to study abroad in London should also know where to eat, drink and have fun. Time Out London is an application that features a comprehensive list of all the places in London that you must visit. From the most expensive bars and restaurants to the most affordable places, Time Out has it all. Furthermore, the application lets you easily book a reservation on the place of your choice.
Great Little Place App
Great Little Place is a rather simple application for iPhone Users, which gives you information on quirky restaurants and bars in different cities around the world. With a number of popular UK cities in its list, this app will help International students in the UK find the most weird and unusual places they can hang out. The application will soon hit Windows, Android and Blackberry smartphones as well.
There is a huge array of other great smartphone applications that can vastly improve the lives of UK International students. If you are studying abroad in the UK, make sure you also check out these wonderful applications.
Article by Ivan Ivonv
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