In a recent study it was found that over 80% of Ryerson students own a smartphone. This can mean plenty of things; there is a higher chance that you may be interrupted in the middle of your exam by a Lady Gaga ringtone, and you're more likely to walk into and give a concussion to an unsuspecting pedestrian on Gould St. On the bright side, those of us with smartphones are more likely to avoid pulling all-nighters before a big test or exam (capable of studying anytime/anywhere), and communicate and socialize with your peers despite how shy you may be. Many people believe that smartphones do not belong in the classroom, and that they act as a distraction making students less social and disengaged. With the right apps smartphones can do the exact opposite. I'm about to help you out and make sure that you have all of the bases of your student life covered, from cash, the classroom, commute, to the club -- here are a few (FREE) apps that will help you get the most out of your academic university life. Blackboard Learn Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with this app. Starting with the fact that I need to be connected to a wifi network in order to use the damn thing. So if I'm walking down the street and think, "hmm, I wonder what I got on that pop quiz? I think that I'll check my good ol' blackboard app which is made specifically for that