College students should be saving here and there in order to pay for college. If it's not for your own benefit, it is for your parent's. So take a look at the list below! The links to each program is located on the right side of the title below.
1) GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/downloads/)
Gimp is probably the best free program out there that can compete (sort of) with Adobe Photoshop. Save your $300+ and use this instead of buying photoshop!
2) Open Office (http://download.openoffice.org/)
You may already know about this one. It’s essentially a free alternative to Microsft Office. If you’ve been used to Microsoft, this will take some getting used to, but not spending $150 is worth that!
3) VLC Media Player (http://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
This program will play nearly any kind of video file you throw at it. If you’re like me, you probably aren’t a huge fan of Quicktime or Real Player. This easily takes the place of them!
4) Free Mind (http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download)
This program allows you to do what is called “mind-mapping” – which basically means brainstorming. It allows you to take ideas in your head and put them down on paper in a natural, readable layout. I used this a lot when preparing to write papers or when starting projects. You’ll be amazed at how much it helps your thoughts stay organized!
5) Dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/)
This is by far, the most convenient online storage. You don't have to buy USB or external hard-drive anymore. This saved me once when my computer crashed.
* These make your life easier in college so try them out!
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