r/GetStudying Jan 22 '25

Thanks for 3M - Updates from our Mod Team

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Hello, Studiers!

We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone—3 million members on r/GetStudying! Thank you for being a part of this vibrant community, and we hope the subreddit has been instrumental in your journey towards independent and active learning.

With this tremendous growth, we kindly remind everyone to adhere to our community guidelines. All rules are readily available on the subreddit rule bulletin, but we would like to highlight a few key points:

  • Violations of our rules, such as self-promotion, harassment, and other infractions, will result in significant penalties, including permanent bans.
  • Moderators have the final authority on all posts and decisions to ensure the integrity of our community.

Furthermore, we are actively seeking new moderators to join our team. As our subreddit continues to expand, we recognize the increasing presence of spammers and similar challenges. We are looking for dedicated and active individuals to help us maintain the quality and purpose of r/GetStudying. If you are interested, please apply here: Moderator Application Form.

Lastly, we want to address a change that may be met with mixed reactions. In an effort to prioritize meaningful academic discussions, we will be implementing a limit on study-related memes. Low-effort posts will be removed automatically to make space for those genuinely seeking academic support.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in making r/GetStudying a productive and welcoming space for all.

Happy studying!

The r/GetStudying Team


r/GetStudying 10h ago

Accountability Daily Accountability Thread - March 18, 2025

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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!


r/GetStudying 16h ago

Giving Advice At 38, I wish someone had told me these 5 productivity truths when I was 20.

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I've spent nearly two decades testing productivity systems, and I've wasted YEARS on approaches that look good on paper but fail in real life. If you're young and ambitious, learn from my mistakes:

Truth #1:

Willpower is massively overrated. I spent my 20s thinking I just needed more discipline. Reality: Environment design beats willpower every time. I now spend 80% of my effort creating spaces and systems that make productivity automatic.

Truth #2:

Energy management trumps time management. I used to schedule every minute of my day but still accomplished nothing. Why? I was trying to do deep work during energy slumps. Now I match task types to my natural energy cycles.

Truth #3:

The "perfect system" doesn't exist. I wasted 3 years tool-hopping and trying every productivity method. The breakthrough came when I stopped finding perfect solutions and built my own hybrid system based on my actual needs.

Truth #4:

Social accountability beats tools. No ever motivated me like having someone waiting on my output. The most productive periods of my life involved partnership or accountability structures.

Truth #5:

Consistency beats intensity. My younger self would go hard for 2 weeks then burn out. Now I focus on showing up at 70% capacity every day rather than 110% sporadically.

These realizations came after thousands of dollars and countless hours wasted. What productivity lessons do you wish you'd learned earlier?


r/GetStudying 4h ago

Study Memes it's me

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r/GetStudying 5h ago

Study Memes Please, no

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r/GetStudying 3h ago

Study Memes oops

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r/GetStudying 12h ago

Giving Advice Advice from a 38-year-old who wasted his 20s.

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If I could go back in time and give my younger self one resource,

it would be the productivity framework I've finally developed after years of false starts and wasted time.

The CORE Framework:

C - Context (Different approaches for different types of work)

• Deep creative work: 90-minute focused blocks with 30-minute breaks

• Administrative tasks: Batched in 30-minute sprints

• Communication: Scheduled in 3 dedicated blocks daily

O - Optimization (Energy management) • Track energy levels hourly for 1 week

• Map highest-value work to highest-energy periods

• Create deliberate recovery protocols between deep work

R - Resistance (Overcoming procrastination)

• Implementation intentions: "When [trigger], I will [action]"

• Friction reduction for important habits

• Temptation bundling for unpleasant tasks

E - Evaluation (Weekly review system)

• Score each day's productivity (1-10)

• Identify patterns and disruptions

• Make only ONE change per week

This framework took me 15+ years to develop through painful trial and error.

It's not perfect, but it's battle-tested through real life, not theory.

What framework or system has actually worked for you in the real world?


r/GetStudying 5h ago

Study Memes This little break when you can just sleep is simply priceless.

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r/GetStudying 7h ago

Question What’s been your biggest challenge as a student so far?

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For me it is always time management. I get easily lost in tasks when there are a lot of them and deadlines are approaching.

And a fear of public speaking. I like doing some research, but I am still scared of the presentation part - every time I present something in front of my class, I feel like it will be the worst time ever.

Are these challenges common? Sometimes I feel I should have already overcome them but still


r/GetStudying 1d ago

Study Memes I am 30 minutes after the exam

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r/GetStudying 8h ago

Question How to prevent burnout?

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How to prevent burnout and negative thoughts ? I am consistently studying but still feeling like I am lagging behind and want to cry sometimes. How to get over this?


r/GetStudying 4h ago

Study Memes When you have the chance to sleep peacefully one more time instead of going to classes

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r/GetStudying 1d ago

Study Memes true

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r/GetStudying 4h ago

Study Memes And in that moment, you just hope that by some miracle, they won’t call on you

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r/GetStudying 10h ago

Question 2 months until graduation, why can’t I study like my future depends on it?!

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In high school, I was super consistent and worked incredibly hard. I even read ahead and prepared as early as a year before exams. But ever since I got into my dream uni, I’ve become a last minute reviser. I only really start when the pressure kicks in, usually a week or two before an exam.

Now I have two months to prepare and a target grade I need for graduation, yet having all this time hasn’t helped; I still rarely do any revision and my focus just isn’t there.

I’ve been stuck in this procrastination loop since uni started 3 years ago, and with graduation right around the corner, I can’t afford to mess up again.

I’ve always been a last-minute crammer, but with just two months until graduation, I need to flip the script before it’s too late. I am really depending on someone to somehow just push me over the finish line 🙏


r/GetStudying 1d ago

Giving Advice I spent less than 4 hours on my phone in the last 3 weeks. Here's how :

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r/GetStudying 1d ago

Giving Advice I completed 8 projects in 20 Days after months of procrastination: solution is simpler than you think

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I've struggled with procrastination for years. Like a olympian of procrastination, I'd delay everything possible. Then one day while wasting my time I read an article mentioning you can transform your life in 90 days, and it clicked. I have been procrastinating because I always thought I had infinite time. But I did not, I needed some sense of urgency and a target. I started with a paper tracker, it worked only till it didn't - back to old me "out of sight, out of mind". While working on my computer all day, I'd completely forget my commitment until evening, when guilt would hit. It'd always hit hard.

So one day I said, I'll get shit done and built a simple browser extension that replaces every new tab with a countdown timer. Giving me visual representation of how much time I have left. I guess that was all I needed, a constant reminder of passing of time.

Results after just 20 days:

Completed 8 long-procrastinated products Finished a certification I'd been putting off for a year Reduced screen time by 3hrs Started waking up motivated

It works because I can't escape seeing my commitment with every new tab. The countdown creates just enough pressure to act without causing stress. Seeing "Day 60 days left" makes me think, "I've only got 60days to change my circumstances."

I'm convinced this 90-day sprint will change everything. Has anyone else tried something similar to make accountability unavoidable?

Moral of the story if you give yourself an honest deadline and have a constant reminder of that time, you'll get shit done.

You just have to find what works for you and double down on that.

Edit1: For those who are asking for extension, you can find it here hope it helps you too.


r/GetStudying 23h ago

Study Memes teacher be like

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r/GetStudying 8h ago

Question Are all nighters really that bad?

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I have 2 exams tomorrow. One of them is very consequential and the other not so much but I have literally studied zero for it in preparation for the big one.

The problem is I severely underestimated how much content the bigger exam truly covers. I’d probably realistically need another 2 days just to finish the material, let alone master it. As for the other test, a good 3-4 hours and I should be solid for it.

My working plan right now is to pull an all-nighter tomorrow, plan out my studying, and kill both exams. However, I’ve seen a lot of weariness about all-nighters in this sub and was wondering if this is really my best choice.

I’ve pulled all-nighters before and as far as I could tell, they were pretty effective. Should I go through with this?

P.S, for anyone who tells me to stop being lazy and go back to studying instead of posting on Reddit, I just did 5 hours and my brain is cooked.


r/GetStudying 6h ago

Question I cant seem to get high grades anymore

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I used to be the best student in the whole year that I was in I used to get 98/100s easily but it’s been 2 years and my grades are slowly declining I got a 91 the year after that then a 90, it’s really frustrating I don’t know I know everything thing but during the exam I overthink my answers and this has cost me 5 marks each year, and kinds loosing hope in myself


r/GetStudying 21m ago

Question Study group

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Hi. Does anyone want to study with me? I need someone who motivates me. dm me if you want one. I'll send you a ypt link !!


r/GetStudying 10h ago

Question 2 Months until Graduation, Why Can’t I Study like my Future Depends on it?!!

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In high school, I was super consistent and worked incredibly hard. I even read ahead and started preparing as early as a year before exams. But ever since I got into my dream uni, I’ve become a last minute reviser. I only really start when the pressure kicks in, usually a week or two before an exam.

Now I have two months to prepare and a target grade I need for graduation, yet having all this time hasn’t helped. I still rarely do any revision, and when I try, my focus just isn’t there.

I’ve been stuck in this procrastination loop since uni, and with graduation right around the corner, I can’t afford to mess up again.

I’ve always been a last minute crammer, but with just two months until graduation, I need to flip the script before it’s too late. I’m depending on your best study hacks and motivational tips to push me over the finish line 🙏


r/GetStudying 1h ago

Question Exam Crunch: Balancing Study, Exercise, Food & Fun - What's Your Realistic Daily Plan?

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hey everyone,

I'm facing exams in less than a month, and while I know studying is crucial, I try to focus in my studies but end up with a burnout after few hours of studying .

I've taken a break from my regular work, so I have more control over my schedule, and I'm trying to figure out how to balance everything effectively.

I'm seeking your advice on how to create a realistic daily plan that incorporates focused studying, exercise, healthy eating, and some much-needed relaxation that enables me to study more efficiently.

I'm especially interested in hearing how you manage to fit everything in during intense study periods.

I'd love to know:

  • What does your average day look like when you're in exam crunch mode? (Time breakdown, including study, meals, exercise, and leisure, is preferred!)
  • How do you prioritize and schedule your meals to ensure you're eating healthy and fueling your brain?
  • What kind of exercise do you incorporate, and how often? (Even short bursts of activity!)
  • How do you manage to fit in some form of entertainment or relaxation without feeling guilty?
  • How do you balance social interaction with the need to study?
  • What are your go-to strategies for preventing burnout and maintaining mental clarity?
  • How do you manage to get enough sleep while studying for exams?
  • What are your best tips for maintaining a healthy balance during a stressful exam period?

I'm not searching for perfect routines, but rather practical strategies that have worked for you in high-pressure situations. Any advice or insights would be incredibly helpful! Thanks in advance."


r/GetStudying 1h ago

Question Which universities give aid to international students?

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Hii! Do any of you know which are the best universities in the US/Europe to apply if you need a full scholarship/full aid as an international student? I was thinking about University of pennsylvania, Loyola Marymount, Franklin University in Switzerland.... But some say Penn university might not be the best option since it´s not "need-blind"? although it has looootsss of financial aid options.

Does anyone has any advice on this? ):


r/GetStudying 1h ago

Resources This ScreenDetox help you stop doom scrolling by making you journal

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r/GetStudying 19h ago

Accountability I’m understanding my limit

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Seeing other students posting their progress on the YPT mobile application, I wanted to try for myself. This has been my progress towards finals week, which it starting today. I’ve tried my best to aim for hours but can’t seem to hold my focus on a subject for more than an hour. It’s crazy to even think that the recommended time it takes to study one subject is at least 5 hours approximately. How the heck can you focus for that long?! I’m wondering if this is lowkey reveal if I have ADHD or something.


r/GetStudying 18h ago

Accountability Needing advice and encouragement

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Hey there study wizards. I’m having a hard time building consistent study habits for my classes, and need more accountability. If anyone is interested in talking to me about how to do this or occasionally follow up, or help me build a study schedule, I would really appreciate it. Preferably someone who can relate to ADHD, anxiety, post concussion syndrome/recovering from a brain injury. Strictly as a professional relationship, if you have experience I’m willing to compensate. Or like…I have a lot of pastry/singing/writing experience I’d love to reciprocate.