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. UReddit.com
You’ve
probably heard of Reddit, but have you heard of UReddit? UReddit hosts
courses and lessons created by the public and can help users to learn
languages, scientific principles or even PHP programming.
7. 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:
Coursera.org,
Udacity.com and AcademicEarth.org.
Cooking websites for students
8. Cooklet.com
Cooklet
is a place to go for foodies who want to show off their recipes or for
those who want to be inspired by other foodies. Like Instagram but
solely for food.
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 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, however,
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.
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
is another online retailer where you can find good prices on books,
e-books and textbooks. 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 any more, 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. Not exactly the essentials of student life, but 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. In you are 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. Poetry.RapGenius.com
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. Extremely helpful for English literature students.
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. 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 45,000 texts.
33. TopUniversities.com
Finally, don’t forget to check out all the student resources we have right here at
TopUniversities.com, including a
blogging community,
student forums,
university rankings,
country guides,
course guides, and advice on all aspects of student life – from scholarships and
applications to
studying abroad and
career planning.
What other student websites have you found useful? Share your recommendations in the comments below.
