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5 Apps You Need For Study Abroad

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

Studying abroad can be pretty scary and nerve wracking. You will be experiencing a completely different culture, using unfamiliar currency, navigating strange cities and possibly learning a new language. Here are five apps that will help you overcome these hurdles during your time abroad. 

Viber

Viber makes it easy to stay connected with friends and family back home and abroad. You can text, make free calls, share photos and videos with others who have the app. 

XE Currency

This app is great when you are first getting used to the new currency when studying abroad. It may seem like that shirt is inexpensive, but when you convert it back to U.S dollars that may not be the case. Also, when you are traveling you can use this app. And do not worry because this app contains every currency around the world. 

TapToTrack

While studying abroad, most likely you will need to keep a budget since food, traveling, and souvenirs add up quickly. This app is an extremely quick and easy way to track your expenses while traveling.

Google Translate

If you are studying abroad (or plan to) in a city where English is not the primary language, Google Translate is an amazing app to have! This can help you translate how to say something or read the sign that may look like Gibberish to you. 

Trip Advisor

Trip Advisor allows travelers to write and post reviews about their experiences with flights, restaurants, hotels, etc. Planning a trip abroad is a stressful task, so having the help of 50 million fellow globetrotters can relieve the anxiety. Just call it the Yelp for travelers. 

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Mary is a Fairfield University senior majoring in Communication with a minor in Marketing. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus Fairfield, which she has been apart of since the launch in February 2014. Things that Mary can't live without: Starbucks, Gilmore Girls (Team Jess all the way), Instagram, statement necklaces and her dog. She also has a real weakness for avocado toast. Make sure to follow her on Instagram, @marystamp   
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Amanda McKelvey is a Co-Campus Correspondent and a senior at Fairfield University. She is a Journalism major with minors in Psychology and Communications. In addition to being a CC she has held internships with Michael Kors, CollegeFashionista.com and the Rockville Centre and Baldwin Heralds. In her free time, Amanda enjoys days on the beaches of Long Island, watching Scandal, Chicago Fire and the Bachelorette, eating anything sweet (chocolate, ice cream, cupcakes—you name it!) and reading a good book. She’s excited to spend her senior year living at Fairfield Beach with her best friends including fellow CC Danielle Tullo! You can follow her on Twitter @theAMANDAshowww or on Instagram @ammckelvey.