Suddenly, switching to the comforts of technology and applications makes productivity and ease-of-access much more viable. I've chosen to download the required books for my semester, instead of buying hard-copies This transition is a little other-worldly. I do read books on my phone—have been doing so since ages—but they're just books. I can't expect questions to be asked from The Legend Trilogy by Marie Lu or John Green's Looking For Alaska in my PF (Programming Fundamentals) exam.

Whatever this change feels like, I will have to go through it. I wouldn't call it a change, really. I was into all sorts of productive apps and android customization even before I chose my major. But I never used them professionally. Yes! That's it: I never used them professionally.

These apps and extensions have been proving very useful:

• Pocket. 

I already was using the android app, to save articles and newspaper pages and anything else that I came across and deemed important. I've now downloaded the Chrome extension, too, so that I can have pocket on all of my devices. Two down, one to go.

• Gliffy.

They have a Chrome Extension, too. So I've given it a try. So far, I've been using it to draw flowcharts; my first bull. Whether I am taking it by the horns, is debatable.

• ColorNote.

ColorNote has been on my phone since forever. It's a notepad app, as the title says, with additional features. This app is very user-friendly and also has widgets—which is the option I like best. You can use it to make to-do lists, a shopping list, and many more.

• WPS Office.

This is a document-viewing app. It also has multiple features. I am currently using it to edit my poems on my phone, and for reading the books required by my curriculum at my university. Also to view the slides that our teachers give us.

• Merriam Webster's Dictionary.

This dictionary has received the appreciation of millions. With a slick and stylish UI, Webster is today's most commonly used offline dictionary app. I use it daily.

These apps and that extension have been helpful so far. Gliffy is the newcomer, the rest I had already. There are more apps out there that can aid one in studying. I know I'll find them, eventually.