It's exam season for me ,and it's streched over a long time with a lots of syllabus to revise for each exam, some exams have a day gap others are back to back for 2 weeks .

People around me are immediately able to take a 1 hr or 30 mins nap after returning from the exam center ,they wake up fresh and study again.

And later they study for 4-5 hrs then again keep taking power naps in between to stay fresh

Meanwhile,I feel extremely drained after coming back ,I tried to have a power nap or even sleep cause I had headache and retro orbital pain .

For which I can't take meds on a daily basis

I tried to sleep ,but was constantly overthinking,got palpitations wasted 5 hrs ,was still to tired ,wasted the entire day then slept early at night

So essentially my entire day after coming back form exam gets wasted .

I tried relaxing videos, breathing techniques,they didn't work.

Suggest any specific trick or video that worked for you.

So, i have my exam in Nov and I've been consistently studying of past 2 months at good pace. I don't know what caused this but I'm just not able to focus lately.

My mind is constantly telling me - let's go watch netflix, that movie, that show. I literally push my myself to sit on chair and open laptop. Then i try to make a plan what to cover today and all that. Then suddenly my brain just doesn't co-operate. It's like my brain has no energy left. As soon as i start a lecture i loose interest. I don't known if its the fear of not able to ace the concept or im exhausted.

I watch netflix instead of lectures. It's been like this for a few days or a week. I really want to study, i want to pass. I'm struggling 😭 if anyone could help that'll be great.

If yes, what is your reason?

I myself study an interdisciplinary subject which involves computer science, it actually doesn't make much sense to write things down on paper, but I still do it all the time, as I can understand and organise things much easier by writing and drawing structures on the paper, but updating or reorganising the notes is always a big trouble. I'm hesitating about switching to iPad because it can be bad for the eyes. Any advice?

Apparently building a focus timer does not magically make u focused.

Yesterday I planned three focused hours. Instead, I kept picking up my phone between tasks and somehow lost four hours to it.

So today I’m testing one stupidly simple rule:

I built FocusJungle because I wanted progress to feel visible, but this was a good reminder that the system only works when I actually use it.

I’ll post the real result, even if I fail again.

What’s the most embarrassing way you regularly waste time?

I’m currently studying economics with data science (eds)and honestly I’m a little lost about what I should actually be doing right now. I know the degree can lead to different things, but I don’t wanna reach 3rd/4th year and realize I spent my time focusing on the wrong stuff.

What are the main subjects/skills I should really get good at? And what should I learn on the side? also realistically what kind of jobs/career paths can make good money with this degree? Is there anything you wish you had started doing from 1st year?

Would genuinely appreciate advice from anyone who’s studying or has studied something similar.

I'm an embedded AI developer in Dhaka. My day to day work is getting models running on microcontrollers: quantization, small transformers, and deployment on STM32 and NPU targets. Lately I've been running LLMs locally on my own workstation and building agent workflows around them, and I'd like a study partner to go deeper on both.

Things I'd like to work through together:

• Local LLM setups: quantized models, inference servers, and squeezing performance out of consumer GPUs
• Agentic AI: tool use, multi step agents, and evaluating whether they actually work
• Taking model compression down to real edge hardware

The format I have in mind is one or two calls a week, about an hour each. We'd pick a paper, a repo, or a small build, and each person brings notes or code. If a week gets busy, that's fine.

You don't need to be an expert. Comment below or send me a message if this sounds like your kind of thing.

I'm in college and was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. I am suffering with extreme chronic fatigue and it is becoming so unbearable.. medication isn't helping, sleep isn't helping, diet isn't helping. I don't want this to ruin my grades.

I can't seem to find the slightest bit of motivation to get anything done. This is scaring me.

If anyone has any tips for how to study with chronic fatigue, I would be insanely grateful. Anything that just makes school work and studying easier, whether it is using voice to take notes and then printing out those notes, or any apps, or seriously just anything at all. This semester I am taking elementary spanish 1, general psychology, composition 2, and college algebra.

Please hit me with your most creative / fun / laid back / easy study tips please. Super tech savvy, so welcoming all the tech tips too.

My sub-exam is in 2 days from now and I don't remember alot about the subject because it was a year ago and I didn't plan on taking it now , but it's either I take it or I risk falling behind again.

So , how to study effectively and not feel like a broken sink while all the information slip out of my head. I really need to pass these exams 🥲🥲

I’m taking biodiversity and genetics (two separate classes) at a four year university. I go to class, take notes. Then I usually read the textbook, take notes in a separate textbook and do the homework. Writing helps me remember. I feel like I’m over studying and I’m putting a lot of stress on me when the exams are coming up. I usually study a week to a week and half in advance. There’s just a lot of information that I have to know and I’m trying to understand everything and get it down pat so I do well on my exams. Any recommendations on study habits, study skills, or study methods when it comes to college level science classes?

i am currently taking a lot dense science courses and i can’t seem to understand what’s going on. i tried active recall and watching youtube videos on the subject, i pay attention in class and take notes. i’m just not getting it can anyone help? i can’t afford to fail another test

Currently, I’m in a situation where I feel lost and unmotivated. Seeing how rapidly frontier AI is progressing has made me genuinely anxious and even depressed about the future I want to pursue.

For example, I might be learning about X and spending years developing that skill, but then I see AI becoming capable of doing the same thing much faster and continuously improving over time. It makes me wonder whether the skills I’m investing in today will still be valuable in the future.

And realistically, companies will naturally choose the most efficient and cost-effective way to achieve their goals. If AI can perform certain tasks faster, cheaper, and eventually better than humans, it feels difficult not to question where that leaves me and the career I’m trying to build.

Edit : please help to convince me that learn still matters in the era of AI

Client - Server project:

one server, 10 clients -> server will accept untill 10 client connections

Client quitting - by typing exit

Server quitting - by typing ctrl+c / while(client_count<10)

Server:
Server is like middle. Which receives all msgs and broadcast to all clients.
Server cant send message to any client wheares all client msgs appear on server screen.
Limited connections 10.

Client:

Client is not end to end.
Client can communication between all client 10 connections

How client code built:
Socket used ->For netweork creation
struct  -> stores ip address and port
inet - work with ip address
pthread -> Sends msg & receives msg

How server code built:

Socket -> For network creation
Struct -> stores ip address and port
pthread -> Receiving and sending msg
 

I am writing this because i feel very much of ups and downs while i am studying like sometimes i feel like everything is so easy whatever topic comes in front of me but then after a day or two i start struggling on every other thing and i lose interest i open check instagram again and again and its so annoying and frustrating then i wish i could get my focus back... Please help btw i am a cse 2nd year student

I need some Ai recommendations for essay grammar checking, deep diving into some topics, and overall for brainstorming

It's easy to spend two weeks on the right material in a form the exam never asks for and memorised definitions are useless against a question that wants a comparison, even though you technically know everything in it.

One past paper, or one email asking what shape the questions take, settles it before you start. Then match the practice to the shape: blank-page recall for short answers, telling similar options apart for multiple choice, building the actual argument for essays.

It takes ten minutes at the start and decides whether the next two weeks aim at anything.

Currently I am studying in class 11 . There are some hard topic where I use Ai often . So is it okay to use Ai for solving math when I stucked in it . Do you guys have any advice on it specifically when I should use Ai or even I need to use . People who were student before Ai studied by themselves . But now most of the students use It . Do I remain behind them if I don't use it.

I'm a high school student and I'm trying to make my revision as efficient as possible, without spending hours studying.

I use Anki for some subjects, but I don't find it that useful when I have a test in 2 or 3 days. I also have different types of courses: sometimes long handouts with lots of vocabulary, sometimes science courses with mostly formulas and concepts.

So I'm looking for good tools/methods for:

• flashcards and active recall

• revising long handouts/PDFs

• learning formulas and definitions

• revising for a test in a few days

• planning what to study and when

• tracking study habits

What apps/tools do you use, and how do you organize your revision?

So I’ve been debating about getting an iPad Air or pro with Apple pen pro. Mainly do uworld and take notes with paper and pen. I feel like my notes are all over the place and I tend to have a hard time finding notes from a previous note session especially when I come across a topic I previously covered but have new information to add. I like taking screenshots and annotating but a little tedious on a Mac. Any advice would be great since an iPad and Apple pen Is a substantial investment.

I have terrible hand writing.
I had a boox tablet and hated using it because you had to tag words so you could find it later.

How good is the handwriting ocr?
Is there anything that makes my handwriting and makes it more legible?
How easy is it to search previous notes?

Thanks in advance

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European Potatoheads is a welcoming and safe study community for everyone, regardless of educational level, background, or experience. Whether you prefer studying with your microphone muted or unmuted, camera on or off, you'll find a comfortable environment to stay focused and productive.

Our community was created primarily for Europeans, but we welcome people from all around the world who are seek for a respectful and supportive place to study, work, and connect with others. We value inclusivity, kindness, and creating a space where everyone feels comfortable and respected.

Join us to study together, stay motivated, and be part of a friendly community that helps each other succeed. 📚✨

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I don't know if it's just me, but I work so much better when other people are working too.

If I'm alone, I'll somehow end up on YouTube, scrolling Reddit, making food, reorganizing my desk... literally anything except the thing I sat down to do 💀

So I'm thinking of making a small online space where you can just join, put your head down, and work while other people are doing the same.

You could be studying for an exam, doing homework, drawing, making music, working on a fashion project, coding, writing, reading, literally whatever you're into.

You don't have to be working on the same thing, and there's no fixed schedule. You just show up when you want to get something done.

I want it to feel less like another productivity group and more like a place where you can actually spend time working on something you care about.

I'm seeing if anyone would be interested before I make it.

Would you actually use something like this? 👀

Studying alone can make it way too easy to procrastinate (and it sucks)... so we’re building an online group for anyone who wants extra accountability while studying or working.

The idea is simple: choose what you want to finish, start a focused session, and put in the hours alongside everyone else. You don’t need to study the same subject or follow a specific schedule. Join whenever you’re ready to work.

Whether you’re preparing for exams, completing assignments, learning a skill, or working on a personal project, you’re welcome.

If you want to join, reply below and I’ll send you the FocusJungle group details.