The App does request for permission to gain access to media gallery and other personal information, this is essentially required in order for the necessary functionalities of the app to be compatible with your mobile device and to ensure that the App is fully operational. Further, the fact that this app is available for download on the respective app stores means that it has been thoroughly vetted by the relevant app store authorities ensuring that the app is authentic and will not pose any security risk to you as a student or compromise your personal information in any way.