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Guys, I think I've fallen in love with my teacher 🙂
(please don't do that)
The last few weeks I was really hyperfocused on studying and I got a lot done! Monday and yesterday I had exams and I passed it…
But I have one more exam on Monday and I really can’t study anymore. I am literally so tired. What can I do?
I also don’t know how to study for deep understanding, what can I do?
Hello,
I hope everyone is doing well todayy and their studying is going well! Firstly I suffer from OCD, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and GAD (all diagnosed by a psychiatrist and I am seeing a therapist and will consult them on this matter next week just seeking some quick advice). While these take away a lot of interests for me, I am still interested in a few subjects (specifically chem and psychiatry). However, I for the life of me can never bring myself to study them nor to do any research about them even though deep down I really want to. For instance, I am in AP chem and will not study for it... It does not necessarily effect my grade but I still want to get ahead. It's like I have something physically preventing me. My main question is any tips to get around this and start pursuing the stuff I am interested in?
Thank you and have a fantastic day!
hi guys i want to share my feelings/problems but i cant find a sub reddit can you link me up to some popular /well know ones thank u and im sorry for disturbance*
Title is clear. (this is my first post so calm down, never used reddit before)
look.. I know what I want to be in the future and I'm very confident about it, I want to be game dev and almost anything related to coding cuz I love it so much and I love creating things, I loved these teens online who are sooo smart about coding its just soo cool to me.
I live in a poor country (3rd world country) and getting a degree in CS in here is useless, why? because it won't be recognized in the more developed countries and my dream is to work remotely in usa or anywhere in EU. and don't tell me its the info i will get from uni...... I can search all the info AND MORE online.. (btw colleges in here i think.. are mostly mostly free, but i hate the people in here, I don't relate to them at all.. my social skillz are dead cuz i never practiced learning to talk to others cuz i was focused on school and my mom "protected" me from these "evil" gremlins).
also, not to brag or anything... I have been a fairly good student from the very start, the only reason I studied was cuz my parents promised me that this way i can work in a really good career + respect from the people around me, they wanted me to become a doctor (at first i never EVER liked the idea but i thought maybe i would change my mind... NOPE in fact i hate it even more now... especially the fact i knew that i can work any other job and get paid a lot with NOOOOO MORE SCHOOL... i hate school so much.. it drained me and killed everything about me.. it destroyed my social skillz.. my ability to make up my own mind.. and so much more.. it brought NOTHINGGGG but pain and waste of time and energy for nothing...)
I am burned out.. depressed.. im pretty sure i have adhd like 99.99% and no i don't have meds for it.. I'm horrible awful with time management and i always zone out, lose interest VERY quickly and no.. its not my attention span cuz this existed even in middle school where i didnt even have a phone OR PC, i still dont have phone, only laptop to do work, cant run any games even.
I'm at 12th grade (AGAIN) the final year for me in high school, i failed last year cuz i didn't study at all.. again.. i lost all motivation once i noticed that i could rn start working towards my goals without needing a degree or anything.
i talked to dad about this whole thing (parents are divorced just to be clear..) and he never gives straight answer.. always telling me to try to get a high score.. but i just cant give a frick anymore.. i just wanna pass.. and even that is becoming hard.. i just wanna drop out.. i talked to him couple days ago.. and ig maybe? i think? hes fine-ish ig with the whole "just pass" thing...
I want a solution... anything really... I'm desperate.. I just wanna drop out literally today.. i have physics exam tomorrow that is so dang hard and long and didn't do much work and I'm afraid that i can't even pass it, but okay.. i guess.. i won't drop out just for dad.. i want someone to tell me.. what the heck should i do..?? just.. pass the exams and dont stress yourself too much about it while focusing on my hobbies? that's my idea..
Hi everyone! I’ve been exploring an idea and wanted to get some honest feedback from people who understand the pressures of stress and anxiety—especially students.
I personally struggle with extreme anxiety, especially during busy times like exams or big deadlines. Recently, I started taking supplements like ashwagandha, L-theanine, and magnesium to help with my focus, sleep, and stress levels. They’ve worked wonders, but there’s one problem: I hate taking pills and powders every day!
That got me thinking: What if these stress-relieving supplements could be turned into something enjoyable—like chocolate? The idea is a small dark chocolate bar infused with these ingredients. It wouldn’t replace professional help or medication, but it could be a small, portable tool for managing everyday stress.
I’d love to know:
I’m not selling anything, just genuinely curious if this is a helpful idea or if I’m totally off-track. Your input would mean so much—thank you! 😊
I am observing an online course and they give out the course notes. Should I take my own notes? If yes, how so? This is prerecorded so what I see on the screen will literally be the same as the notes given, should I just write it again to aid in retention, or aim to transform the material on the screen in a certain way?
Asking out all members of this community to write and post as this might help someone eliminate the wrong approaches they have been practising. -The post can even be just a discription of how you're coping with studies,maybe you just want to vent out! -It can be a doubt or just seeking some help to get started or might be you're stuck and finding it difficult to move the syllabus. We have chose Reddit so as to eliminate judgements and anonymity just eases the job.
Hi! Last year I failed my Biochemistry class (which was a bummer, cause I actually spent a lot of time studying). Now I have to take it again and just looking at the stuff I have to learn makes me nauseous and dissociated. It’s a decently hard course (if you’ve ever taken biochemistry you probably know that lmao) and a big part of my year failed it as well.
How do I combat that? Telling myself “just do it” doesn’t work, I get really stressed and unwell even thinking about it. Exams are creeping in and I’m still not able to learn.
Hi! Last year I failed my Biochemistry class (which was a bummer, cause I actually spent a lot of time studying). Now I have to take it again and just looking at the stuff I have to learn makes me nauseous and dissociated. It’s a decently hard course (if you’ve ever taken biochemistry you probably know that lmao) and a big part of my year failed it as well.
How do I combat that? Telling myself “just do it” doesn’t work, I get really stressed and unwell even thinking about it. Exams are creeping in and I’m still not able to learn.
Hi everyone, I’m currently facing challenges with procrastination, staying focused, and building consistent study/productivity habits. I know what I need to do but struggle to execute consistently due to distractions and lack of discipline. I feel that practical solutions, actionable plans, or mindset shifts can help me regain control and be productive.
If you have experience overcoming similar issues or can provide guidance, please DM me. I’d really appreciate any advice or support!
Hi, I am a Masters student at a uni that is strict when it comes to grading and follows a certain rubric. I recently got a 3.25/4 GPA in my first sem. I want to improve because I know that if I lock in, I'll be able to do much better.
Any advice will be helpful, thank you
Yes,i am talking about a streak of procrastinating since last week and was unable to achieve my daily goals of completing the theory and moving onto MCQs and have a balance. Today,it was getting out of hands and finally stuck myself or you can say glued to the chair and went onto solving a Marrow Qbank from ENT of the topics i read a couple of days ago. Solving the first module gave me immense confidence as I performed better than 94% of the users and kept me indulged onto solving modules one after the other as i was getting above 80% in all.I finally stopped after 4 modules as i haven't revised the further topics but i guess this day gave me a boost and im not stopping anytime soon!
Speaking in front of people has always been super stressful for me, and I feel like my nerves always get the best of me. If any of you have struggled with this and found ways to stay calm, I’d love to hear your advice.
Hello everyone,
After I completed colleg3, I took the medical entrance test, but I failed and had to repeat a year to take it again. In 2023, I didn’t pass it again, and now it’s 2024. My parents are insisting that I take the test once more, but I believe I will fail again because I find it incredibly boring to repeat the same material over and over, and I have lost interest in medicine.
I want to move out of my country and study at a foreign university through a scholarship. I plan to spend 2025 focusing on developing skills, learning a new language, and gaining internship experience to strengthen my application. However, I am worried about how my gap years will be perceived. Should I just give up and apply to a local university, or should I continue preparing in 2025 for a foreign university?
I would like to hear your opinions on whether having three gap years will negatively affect my chances of admission. I did complete two community service projects in 2023, but I’m unsure of my next steps. Although I am currently studying for the medical test which will be , I have always dreamed of studying abroad, especially since my country environment isn’t very supportive for females. I can't go outside for a simple walk, enjoy basic things like cycling, or even be myself.
What should I do now?
I know it sounds dumb, I'm sorry. I've been in a rut for so long, I think I'll have to retake some subjects in the next semester, and I know something has to change.
I've come across videos with regards to studying that say something about purpose being the primary driving mechanism one can have to be able to study well (hope I'm making sense), and I think that's what I lack, but I really can't find it in me to think of a reason to study, or what. Nothing drives me, and I feel frustrated about it.
Can y'all give some reasons why you study, or maybe share what you think your purpose is, that would be a huge help. Hoping we all find success!
Hey, i have a speechify subscription, but i noticed its easy to share. Who wants to split the subscription costs? i paid 60 euros for a year.
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Hi, I would like to know what are some tips you have for staying focused during classes, especially those two-hour classes at 4 pm 💀.
Hi everyone! This is the Accountability Thread where people can list what they need or want to accomplish today and have everyone else help keep you accountable to do them. So, in general, a post will look like this:
Things I have to get done today:
1: Post Accountability Thread
If I had more to do that I had not completed I would list them and update this when these things were complete.
Also, if I saw someone doing something that I happen to be well-educated or have some sort of expertise in I can offer support or help on the topic/task.
The thread is a versatile one, use it in a way that helps you and others stay on task!
Happy studying!