AI Tools for Students: Study Smarter, Not Harder

Being a student in 2025 is overwhelming. AI can be your 24/7 tutor.

Note: Always check your university’s plagiarism policy.

1. Perplexity (Research)

Forget Google. Perplexity gives you cited answers.

• Use Case: “Summarize the causes of the French Revolution with academic citations.”

2. Quizlet (Flashcards)

Now powered by AI (“Q-Chat”).

• Use Case: Upload your notes and it automatically generates flashcards and quizzes you.

3. Grammarly (Editing)

It’s not just spellcheck anymore. It improves tone and clarity.

• Use Case: “Make this essay sound more formal.”

4. Otter.ai (Lecture Notes)

Record your lecture (with permission). Otter transcribes it and summarizes the key points.

• Use Case: Focus on listening instead of frantically typing.

5. Goblin.tools (Task Management)

An AI to-do list for procrastinators.

• Use Case: Type “Write History Paper” and it breaks it down into 20 tiny, manageable steps.

Conclusion

AI is the calculator of the 21st century. Use it to check your work and deepen understanding, not to cheat.