Formal education used to be a luxury reserved for a select few. Now, it’s the default path for most of us—and yes, it’s still a privilege, even if it feels like a grind half the time. While being a student can be complicated at times, we’re here to help you become more productive in your studies.
MUO’s Back-to-School Week
Every year, the calendar resets. Summer break ends, and suddenly it’s back to school, college, or university—ready or not. Some people get hyped, while others would rather do anything else. Either way, the world keeps turning, and the school gates always open.
School now is nothing like what our parents dealt with. Blackboards and chalk are relics. Most of us type everything—the only time I use a pen is to sign something at the bank.
Textbooks have become PDFs. Highlighters are now toolbar buttons. You can make a deck of flashcards on your phone in seconds. And then there’s AI, which some of us treat like a study partner, and others treat like a shortcut through the workload.
Whatever you think of it, we’re living through a student’s golden age for tech. If you’re not using it, you’re making life harder for yourself.
We’re Here to Make Your Time in School Easier
You’ve likely told yourself you won’t cram this semester. You’re planning to actually use that planner, keep your notes organized, and not leave essays until midnight.
Maybe you’ll stick to it. Probably, you won’t. Most of us repeat the same cycle. But at least you’re thinking about getting it right, and that’s a start.
We’re not going to promise that you’ll magically turn into a top student after reading our guides. But MUO’s Back to School Week is all about giving you real, practical advice on the tech, apps, and workflows that genuinely make a difference.
We’ll walk you through which devices are worth your money, the apps that actually save you time, and the techniques that turn these tools into real advantages. Academic weapon, here I come.
Check out all our Back to School coverage on our dedicated hub page. Or, if you’d rather have the essentials land straight in your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter. However your semester goes, at least you’ll know you’re getting the best advice on how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) the school year.