Did you know that a person will check their cell phone, on average, 150 times a day within the 16 hours they are awake (Everett, 2013)? Society’s technology use continues to grow and we are relying more and more on our personal devices. College students use cell phones in between classes, at lunch with friends, while doing homework and some even before bed. Students use smartphones specifically to keep up with social media and the world around them. Not only that, smartphones can be and are used as calculators, flashlights and other convenient utilities. Some argue against the use of smartphones, but the benefits a student receives from having one are greater than the negative consequences. College students are better off with smartphones because of the convenience, organizational tools and media and personal connections smartphones provide.