r/studying May 09 '25

⭐ Welcome to r/studying — start here

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Hi and welcome to r/studying, a supportive and informative community dedicated to studying, productivity, academic advice, motivation, and everything in between. Whether you're in high school, university, or pursuing self-directed learning, you're in the right place.

This post is your starting point — please take a few minutes to read through it before participating!

💥 What r/studying is about

This is a space to:

  • Ask and answer study-related questions
  • Share tips, strategies, and resources
  • Discuss routines and mental wellness
  • Post motivational stories, productivity hacks, or memes
  • Find accountability and inspiration to keep going 

Our mission is to create a kind, helpful, and non-judgmental zone where everyone can grow academically and personally.

🙌 Guide on how to use r/studying

Here’s how to get the most out of the sub:

  • Read the rules. They are very easy to follow and will make your participation, as well as that of other users, much more comfortable, enjoyable, and productive.
  • Be specific in questions. “How do I study the English literature in three weeks?” is better than “How do I study?”
  • Search before posting. Your question may already have an answer. It's better to spend a few minutes searching than to have your post removed.
  • Engage thoughtfully. Share insights, offer help, and contribute kindly. And please remember to be a human.
  • Keep everything relevant. Your posts must relate to studying, productivity, motivation, or aspects of student life.
  • Use the Wiki (coming soon!) for detailed guides, FAQs, and trusted resources.

🌞 Wiki

We’re working on building a Wiki to provide you with the best community-curated information. Here's what we plan to include:

  • Exam prep strategies
  • How to and how not to study
  • Motivation & mental health
  • How to avoid procrastination
  • Unpopular but effective study tips
  • FAQ for new members

And even now you can read some helpful tips we provided.

💡 Links to useful resources

  • Grammarly — a perfect choice for improving your writing skills
  • Khan Academy — free lessons and tutorials in various subjects
  • Coursera — some additional knowledge for studying
  • TED Ed — educational videos and lessons on various topics
  • Cram —  a versatile flashcard website for easy learning
  • EssayFox — an expert student assistance service

❤️ Final Notes

We’re so glad you’re here. This sub is run by students and learners just like you — let’s build something positive and helpful together!

Your r/studying Mod Team.


r/studying May 12 '25

🧩 Welcome to r/studying structure and section guide

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Hi guys! 

To help you navigate r/studying and get the most out of it, we break down the key sections of the sub, both what’s already here and what we’re planning to build. We’ll update this post regularly as the community grows and new ideas emerge.

You can start here to see how to use this subreddit.

You can also check out our Wiki for detailed resources, links, and guides.

🔥 Current sections

What do you want from r/studying? What changes can we make to improve your experience? Please share your ideas and thoughts.

🛠️ Planned sections (coming soon)

  • Practical study tips and techniques. We want to share what actually works, not just what sounds good on paper.
  • Resource recommendations. From apps and websites to YouTube channels and textbooks — if it’s helped you study better, share it! You’ll also find top tools from mods and trusted users here.
  • Mods’ advice corner. From time to time, our mod team will share personal tips, favorite study methods, or honest insights into common struggles. Think of them like advice from a fellow student.
  • Weekly accountability thread. A space to quickly share what you’re working on this week and check in with others. If you see someone doing something in which you have some sort of expertise, you can offer support.
  • Q&A and advice. Got a question about how to manage your study load or prepare for finals? Just ask. Others might have been in your shoes.

♥️ Final Notes

We’re always open to feedback. If you have ideas for new threads, events, or features, feel free to suggest them in the comments below.

Let’s continue to grow this sub into a helpful and inspiring community for learners of all backgrounds.

Your r/studying Mod Team.


r/studying 11h ago

Study & Motivation Group

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Looking for motivated people to create a small study group where we can study together, set goals, and motivate each other. 📚
if you’re interested dm me ✒️


r/studying 1h ago

I made a marking/study tool if anyone wants to try

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r/studying 5h ago

Quick Survey: Finding Teammates for Projects & Events

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Hey, I’m doing a short survey for my class about how people find teammates for projects, hackathons, events, and other group activities.

It takes about 1–2 minutes and your responses would really help me out. Thanks! 🙏

🔗 https://forms.gle/gJ8YdTVK89DtZbdN9


r/studying 2h ago

Started noticing i forget older material while im busy learning new stuff

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This semester is fast enough that I'm constantly moving to the next topic before the last one really settles. Went back to check something from a few weeks ago for an assignment and it was basically gone, even though I was confident in it at the time. Feels like theres no real point going back to old material once class has moved past it, but clearly that's not working out great. How do you keep older material fresh without constantly reviewing everything?


r/studying 16h ago

Anyone wanna be study buddies?

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Hi is anyone interested in being study buddies! (age range 14-16)


r/studying 8h ago

Best study session I have had ever

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Just entered a workflow all of a sudden which made me barely have real breaks thank God
(my best study session ever)


r/studying 16h ago

Hii does anyone wanna be study buddies?

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Is anyone interested in being study buddies! (Age range 14-16)


r/studying 17h ago

I study better on dark room with bright screen.

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r/studying 13h ago

19F looking for cyber security studying partner

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Title is enough


r/studying 13h ago

Starting a girls only accountability group

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We will do sessions through 9pm UTC through 11pm UTC on weekdays (Monday-Friday). More info is in the Discord (https://discord.gg/Qjxe7ejGfU)

Rules:

Must be 15-19 to join

No drama, illegal content, 18+ content in the discord server

All nationalities are allowed

Keep drama out of the server

Keep others accountable and show up as often as possible

Must have camera OR screenshare during work periods


r/studying 19h ago

I have a personal sofa that is ONLY for studying

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r/studying 19h ago

Looking for a Study Partner | 8 Hours/Day | Google Meet + Camera ON

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Hey everyone!

We’re currently a group of 3 serious students looking for a few more people to join us for virtual co-studying/body doubling.

We’re all from different fields, so your field doesn’t matter — CA, medicine, engineering, college, competitive exams, etc. What matters is that you’re genuinely committed to studying around 8 hours a day.

How it works:

📚 Around 8 hours of focused study daily

🎥 Google Meet with camera ON

🤫 Mostly silent study — everyone studies independently

⏱️ Breaks can be taken together

🔥 Main focus is consistency and accountability

🌎 Any field/country is welcome if timings work

No need to interact constantly — just show up, keep your camera on, and get your work done. Having a few people studying alongside you makes it much easier to stay disciplined.

If you’re serious about doing 8 hours consistently, DM me with your field, timezone, and usual study timings.


r/studying 20h ago

Today's the first day in three weeks I haven't opened a single class doc

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Not out of burnout, just because there was genuinely nothing I needed to check. Knew exactly where everything stood before the weekend started and kind of wild how much of my normal "resting guilt" was really just not being sure I hadn't forgotten something.


r/studying 16h ago

Hii does anyone wanna be study buddies

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Lemme know if anyone is interested in being study buddies! (no uni pls)


r/studying 16h ago

Looking for a motivational study buddy!

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Id love someone to help keep me motivated that I can check on and can check on meee


r/studying 17h ago

What do you listen to when you have light work?

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I'm tired of music and podcasts/books have too many words to focus on and I cant do my work and also listen to them. Any recs? I've been working in complete silence but I have been home more lately and my family is loud. I listen to white noise sometimes, but sometimes when I have tedious stuff to do, I could listen to stuff but idk what


r/studying 17h ago

Made something to make you lock in during watching online lectures.

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It now supports pdfs, udemy and other platforms too


r/studying 20h ago

Essential Study Hacks Every College Student Should Know (Plus How to Find Reliable Writing Help)

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Balancing coursework, exams, and personal life can easily get overwhelming. Over the past few semesters, I’ve refined a set of practical study techniques that saved my grades and kept my stress levels manageable. Here are the top study hacks that actually work:

  • The Pomodoro Technique with a Twist: Work for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break. After four cycles, take a longer 15–30 minute break. Pro tip: Use the 5-minute break to stretch or grab water—avoid checking social media, as it breaks your focus momentum.
  • Active Recall Over Passive Rereading: Instead of highlighting a textbook repeatedly, test yourself. Create flashcards on Anki or Quizlet, or write down everything you remember on a blank sheet of paper after reading a section.
  • Feynman Technique for Complex Concepts: Explain a topic in simple terms as if you were teaching it to a beginner. If you hit a point where you struggle to explain it simply, that’s your cue to review that specific concept.
  • Audio-Assisted Proofreading: When editing essays, use text-to-speech tools to listen to your paper. Your ears will catch awkward phrasing, typos, and run-on sentences far faster than your eyes will.
  • Strategic Outsourcing for Heavy Workloads: When deadlines overlap and you are running out of time, seeking external guidance or academic support can be a lifesaver. Before choosing a helper, always check best essay writing service reviews on student forums and Reddit to make sure you select a trustworthy platform that delivers original, high-quality work without missed deadlines.

What are your go-to study strategies when finals season hits?


r/studying 1d ago

Giving back to the community.

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ngl this sub carried me through a big chunk of my prep (the memes helped my sanity more than any lecture did) so figured I'd actually give something back instead of just lurking now that I'm in college.

so during prep my biggest issue was never the studying itself, it was managing it. lecture open in one tab, notes scattered in some notebook or random doc, then a separate chatgpt tab open just to ask doubts, and half the time I'd forget what I even asked it about because there was no context carrying over. ended up wasting more time managing tabs than actually studying some days lol

anyway I've been building web stuff in college and made something for exactly this problem, it's called anchor. you dump your lecture + notes for a subject in one place, and there's an ai attached to it that already knows what video/notes you're looking at so you're not re-explaining your doubt from scratch every time. also has a todo thing so you're not relying on memory for what to grind that day

not trying to sell anything, it's free, just want juniors to not deal with the same mess I did. if anyone wants to try it lmk and I'll drop the link, or feel free to look it up — anchor-phi-sage.vercel.app

good luck with prep, you'll be fine, just stay consistent 🫡


r/studying 23h ago

06 September - Accountability Update

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🕸 WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY 🕸

I am resuming again.


r/studying 1d ago

I actually started writing a PapersOwl review, but I got completely sidetracked and now I'm working on a full breakdown of a few different services.

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Hey everyone! Last semester, I found myself overwhelmed by my workload. I had two hefty 10-page papers due on the same day for my history and sociology classes, all while juggling a part-time job. In a moment of panic, I stumbled upon an article about the PapersOwl review and was tempted to try one, but I wanted to ensure it was trustworthy before spending any money. 

It's clear that students in the US, UK, and Canada are swamped with assignments, so I decided to dig deeper by testing three major platforms on my own. I sifted through numerous PapersOwl reviews and examined PapersRoo writers to determine which sites were dependable and which were scams. Here's my honest assessment based on personal experience.

1. PapersOwl Review

I started here because I kept seeing papersowl reviews everywhere on Reddit. My main question was: is papersowl reliable and actually worth it?

  • Prices: Frankly, it's somewhat pricier than other options. The cost starts at about $13 to $15 per page, but if you're under a tight deadline, the price increases significantly.  
  • Quality: The quality of writing was commendable. The paper met all the rubric criteria, utilized credible sources, and didn't come across as AI-generated nonsense.  
  • Speed & Deadlines: This is where things fall short. Although they managed to meet my deadline, they used nearly the entire time frame. It was quite stressful waiting until the final hour.
  • Verdict: If you are asking is papersowl legit - yes, it is. So if you want a good papersowl review, I’d say papersowl is good but slow and expensive.

2. Edubirdie Review

Next up, I looked into Edubirdie reviews because everyone talks about them on campus. I wanted to see for myself is edubirdie legit and is edubirdie safe to use without getting scammed.

  • Pricing: Utilizes a bidding system, typically beginning at approximately $13 per page.
  • Quality: Inconsistent. The site's customer service is excellent and extremely welcoming, yet the draft I received required significant revisions.
  • Reputation: Edubirdie offers reliable service but often receives mixed reviews, and my experience reflects this. The bidding system necessitates careful selection of writers to avoid those who may hastily complete your tasks.
  • Speed: Exceptionally quick. I received my draft several hours ahead of the deadline.

3. PapersRoo Review

I recently came across this service and my curiosity was piqued after encountering several discussions about them. 

  • Pricing: They offer rates that are quite reasonable for students, beginning at approximately $12 per page. 
  • Quality and Writers: Papersroo boasts skilled writers and excellent customer service. The fact that the writer personally reached out to clarify my prompt made a significant impact. 
  • Reputation: Virtually every review I read about Papersroo emphasized their strong communication, which perfectly aligned with my own experience. 
  • Speed: They provide a quick turnaround without compromising on the thoroughness of the research.

Quick Comparison

Service Price Level Quality Speed Customer Support
PapersOwl High 4.5/5 Average (a bit slow) 4/5
Edubirdie Medium 3.5/5 Very Fast 4.5/5
PapersRoo Medium 4.5/5 Fast 5/5

My Personal Feedback

If I needed to choose one service to save my grade in a tight situation, I’d likely opt for PapersRoo due to its good balance of price and quality, along with the straightforward communication with the writer. PapersOwl is an excellent choice if you have more money and ample time before the deadline, though it can be quite expensive. Edubirdie is suitable for quick outline assistance or simpler general education papers, but it's important to carefully review the writer's credentials before hiring.

My Personal Tips for Students

  1. Avoid last-minute orders: Placing your order five days in advance can cost half of what a 12-hour rush order would. This is a great way to save money.
  2. Provide your own outline: Share your lecture slides or a rough outline with the writer. This approach ensures that the paper closely matches your style and helps the writer stay focused.
  3. Edit the final draft: Always proofread and edit the draft you receive. Use your spellcheck, adjust a few sentences to reflect your voice, and verify all citations before submission.
  4. Take advantage of campus resources: If you're low on funds, visit your university's writing center. While they won't write the paper for you, they can assist in polishing a rough draft at no cost.

Ultimately, while using a writing service isn't a long-term solution for your studies, knowing which sites are reliable can be a lifesaver when things get hectic. I hope this guide assists anyone trying to navigate this semester successfully!


r/studying 1d ago

Struggling with phone addiction during JEE/NEET prep?

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I built something for you — need 15 honest testers

I'm a developer who watched too many students (and myself) get wrecked by dopamine loops during serious study time. Built an app called Antidope — it's an app blocker but designed specifically around exam prep schedules, not generic productivity.

Not looking for positive reviews. Looking for students who genuinely have a phone problem during prep and will actually use it daily for 2 weeks.

If that's you, drop your Gmail ID in the comments or DM me. I'll add you to the beta directly.

Honest feedback only — good or brutal, both welcome.

Official playstore link would be shared so no scam apks or any kind of hekker stuff involved here. All communications would be done via official app email. Also the time commitment is serious for testing so consider that. Your progress before and after using the app would be really appreciated. You can also visit (antidope.in) for privacy terms. No amount of money would be asked of you by the team or in the app.

I hope this app can help students get back their focus in current world full of distractions.


r/studying 1d ago

Struggling with phone addiction during JEE/NEET prep?

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