These days, it seems that the majority of people own some sort of Apple product. Whether it be their iPhone or the Mac they use at work, most people are familiar with Apple products in some way. I decided it might be helpful to share some of my favorite and most useful apps!
My first page of apps contains those that I feel are important, or at least the ones I use. It is home to my settings and my Bitmoji app, on which you design your own “mini-me” look-alike character. I also have the Airbnb app for easy and quick travel booking. On this app, people offer their homes to rent for a weekend. It is fast and simple to book, and pretty inexpensive as well when compared to staying in a hotel. 
The next page of apps are my most used. It contains some Google apps, like Google Drive, which makes it easy to access papers for school right on your phone. I also have a GPS app called Waze, which shows the most efficient way to get from point A to point B and has the ability to add stops, show signs of heavy traffic, and show where cops are located. It is very helpful as long as you are careful not to be distracted by it while driving. Once you finally find a parking spot, you can easily pay your meter fee using the Passport parking app. It seems to be compatible with most cities that have meters, not just Boston.
Of course, I keep my four main social media apps on the “most used page” as well: Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. I also really enjoy VSCO, a social media app that allows for photo sharing. There are higher quality filters and editing effects, as well as a more “exclusive” set of followers. For me, VSCO is more for personal photo portfolio purposes, rather than to have an abundance of followers. While it may not be social media, Spotify is an app I keep here too. With the $4.99 a month plan, you get Spotify premium and a Hulu account. Worth the jams and shows if you ask me!
I also have online banking and payment apps. The Bank of America and Discover card apps make it easy to monitor your accounts, and apps like Venmo and CashApp make it easy to pay your friends when you owe them money. These apps make it much simpler to cash checks, transfer money, and keep updated on your accounts. Speaking of keeping updated, the Blackboard app is also a great way to stay updated with grades and assignments. It is easy to receive notifications and know what your grade is at all times, as long as your professor updates it!
For those of you with an athletic or sporty side to you, I would suggest the WOD Buddy app. Although it costs about $4, it is worth it for the Crossfit workouts. They are quick and tough, but they also offer alternatives if the original workout seems a bit hard for you. The University of Massachusetts Boston’s intramural program also uses an app called IMLeagues. You can sign up to play basketball, soccer, or another intramural sport offered online, and use the app to stay up to date with your team and game schedule. The ESPN app also gives updates on your selected favorite teams, so you can stay up to date when the Bruins keep on winning!
For extra suggestions, restaurant apps are always a great way to get coupons and deals while you plan on spending money at the place anyways. I find that I look to apps for deals often. Using Groupon is another great way to experience new things without paying a whole lot of money. They have deals going on for shows or experiences based on your location, so it’s a good app to use after booking an Airbnb somewhere, to find what to do and for a cheaper price.