Smart studying: These 12 AI tools make everyday student life easier
Berlin, 23 January 2025 — The everyday life of students is often characterized by stress, deadlines, and exams. But it is precisely in the midst of these challenges that innovative tools can be a real help. AI tools are not only practical aids, but also enable students to use their time more efficiently and concentrate on the essentials of their studies. The Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) has put together a selection of useful tools that go beyond well-known AI applications such as ChatGPT or Perplexity and can help students in their daily studies. These technologies not only support exam preparation, career planning or health promotion, they also show that AI can offer real added value in studying – aside from the prejudices about cheating or improper use.
For successful studying on campus
- LanguageTool – your personal writing assistant — With LanguageTool, students can improve the grammar, spelling, and style of their written work. Whether it’s essays, seminar papers or e-mails – creating error-free texts will no longer be a headache.
- TutorAI – knowledge at your fingertips — TutorAI creates personalized learning plans and offers tutoring in a range of subjects that are causing difficulties. The tool enables students to efficiently cover their individual learning needs and quickly close gaps in their knowledge.
- StudySmarter’s Generate AI – flashcards in the blink of an eye — With StudySmarter, students can create flashcards on any topic directly in the app. This saves time and makes learning easier – whether alone or in a study group. In addition, the platform integrates further functions such as notes and quizzes to take exam preparation even more effective.
- Slidesgo – Creativity meets efficiency — With Slidesgo, presentations can be given a professional look thanks to AI-supported templates. Students simply have to insert content and, in no time at all, they get a wide selection of designs to visualize topics of different kinds.
- Consensus – The shortcut to academic success — Consensus suggests and summarizes relevant academic publications. This way, students can reduce their research time and quickly access high-quality sources. With the ability to reduce complex studies to their essence, it also facilitates efficient familiarization with new topics.
- Wolfram Alpha – The problem solver for math and science — This advanced computing tool supports complex calculations in mathematics and science. Students get precise results for equations, graphs, or data analysis.
Career in sight, account under control – from writing a job application to budgeting
- StudentAI.app – The career coach in your pocket — StudentAI supports students in their job search, scholarship applications and preparation for job interviews. It offers valuable help to be successful in the application phase.
- YNAB and Mint – Always keep track of your budget — These apps help students analyze their income and expenses and discover ways to save. They make budgeting more efficient and ensure that financial goals are achieved.
- Taxfix – The straightforward tax return — With AI-based algorithms and a question-and-answer system, Taxfix guides you through the tax return process. This way, students can easily apply for refunds without any tax knowledge.
Healthy, balanced and fit through your studies
- MyFitnessPal and Freeletics – Healthy through your studies — These fitness apps create personalized nutrition and training plans that are tailored to the individual goals of students. They are an ideal way to stay fit between lectures.
- Woebot and Wysa – Mental health in focus — These AI-powered chatbots offer support for stress management and difficult feelings. They help students to strengthen their mental health and provide practical tips for everyday life. They are also available 24/7 and are a discreet alternative to traditional counselling services.
- Sleep Cycle – Your personal sleep coach — Sleep Cycle analyzes sleep patterns and provides useful tips for improving sleep quality. The smart alarm clock function ensures that students are woken up during a light sleep phase, allowing them to start the day refreshed after a restful night.
‘AI tools are far more than just technical aids — they are versatile assistants that can optimise students’ everyday academic lives. However, students should be aware that AI does not act as the originator of ideas or knowledge. When used effectively, AI tools serve as an aid and not as a substitute for students’ own critical thinking. For example, they can help to save valuable time in everyday tasks such as correcting texts, identifying sources or generating knowledge. This allows students to focus on in-depth learning and research. After all, people are the actual scientists, while AI serves as a tool for process optimisation,’ explains Dr Farshad Badie, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics at BSBI.
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Jessica Carolin Barthel-Jelkmann I jessica.barthel@gusgermany.de