Filed under: App Review So you’re in college and just got a fancy new iPhone for the holidays. Sure, Flight Control and maybe the TUAW app are already on your home screen, but a few “educational” apps may help mom and dad feel like they got their money’s worth. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best iPhone applications for the college student. iStudiez Pro [ iTunes Link ] One of the hardest parts of college is keeping everything organized. Between classes, homeworks and exams, it’s a lot to remember. iStudiez Pro is a great application that helps make life a little easier. Organize all your classes, exams and professors into a simple easy to understand interface that tells you what you have to do and when. The $2.99 application offers a few different schedule views and a “Today” view that shows you what you have ahead of you for the day. Alarm Clock Pro [ iTunes Link ] If it wasn’t for your phone, you might not ever make it to class. Alarm Clock Pro creates a great looking digital alarm clock that trumps anything the iPhone’s default alarm clock can offer. With customizable themes, the app allows you to wake up to an iTunes playlist and includes a built-in flashlight. A free version is also available which waters down customization options and doesn’t include the ability to wake up to music. Outside [ iTunes Link ] Living in a college dorm has it’s perks and it’s downfalls. Certainly, not having the ability to quickly run outside to see what the weather is like is a big negative. Outside is a new application that answers your burning “What’s it like out there” question you’d otherwise be asking your roommate. The $1.99 application has a inventive interface that looks out of a window and gives you basic information about the weather where you are. In addition, the app supports push notifications to alert you when the weather calls for gloves, an umbrella or even a t-shirt. ZipCar [ iTunes Link ] If you’re lucky enough to be on one of the growing number of campuses that have a ZipCar program, they you have to check out their awesome iPhone application . Easily find, reserve and track available zip cars with just a few taps. The free application can also help you find important locations and will even lock/unlock the car for you. Things [ iTunes Link ] Whether you like it or not, actions do really speak louder than words. Saying you’ll meet with your professor about your exam grade or that you’ll clean the common room is one thing, but remembering to actually do it? Well, that’s a different story. Things is designed to keep you on track . More than just a to-list application, Things allows you to break up your responsibilities and organize tasks to help get them done. In addition, Things originated on the Mac and syncs flawlessly and quickly with the iPhone app, making sure what’s done is done for good! Continue reading iPhone apps for the college student iPhone apps for the college student originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments