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Welcome to Student Support!
by tommy
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August 31st
...See more We’re so happy that you’ve stumbled across our little corner of the internet. You can use this sub-community to discuss anything and everything related to studies, student life, test anxiety and anything in between. Our biggest goal is to support people on their special journey, and we’re confident you’ll love it here! We would love to be able to get to know you a little bit better and welcome you properly. Why not introduce yourself? You can either post a new thread or post below. Maybe you'd like to start by telling us your name/nickname and a fun fact? 📣 Bolded, underlined and red highlighted text are clickable links 📣 ------------------------- FAQ 📌 Is this sub-community just for students? No, it is for everyone. No matter where you are in life, you can post about all things student related. There will also be lots of fun icebreakers and games too! 📌 What is a tag list? Tag lists allow us to keep you updated with any important or exciting threads (such as check-ins, updates etc) by notifying you. You can add yourself to the tag list here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/StudentCareerSupport_114/SubcommunityTeam_850/StudentSupportAutomatedTaglist_204108/1/]. 📌 How do I navigate the sub-community? You can find a handy guide here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SU1-CqJ4zlgbIJGww9TQhtkl8EtEha3pqYDQAGK_6ac/edit?usp=sharing] on how to find your way around our forum. 📌 What topic do I label my thread as? You can find an explanation of the different topics and some other useful information here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/StudentCareerSupport_114/WelcomesandIntroductions_1995/AnIntroductiontoStudentCareerCommunity_219473/]. 📌 Do we have a live group chat? Yes! We have a student support group chat that opens every Saturday (EST time). You can find the chatroom when it's open here [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=mGNmeHqdlOJO42driIiT]. 📌 I'm not from the USA... is that OK? Yes! We are very lucky that members and listeners connect from all over the world. You may find this [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/7cupstime] useful to translate the 7Cups time to your own timezone. 📌 I have a suggestion that’ll really help improve the sub-community! That’s great news! We’d love to hear (and implement!) your suggestions. Please share them here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP0hfc-WaXXB1SqrN0yE3Ho-12rxPM_x8i_nfJgid_Fg8UYw/viewform]. 📌 I’d love to join the team. What do I do? We’d love to have you on our little team. You can apply here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/SubcommunitiesInformation_2314/UpdatedSubcommunityTrackLeadershipRolesMasterpost2023_289838/] and someone will get back to you. 📌 I have another question… Post it down below and someone will get back to you ☺️ ------------------------- click here for a special surprise [https://i.imgur.com/qDHQCmC.png]
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Student Support Automated Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
August 26th
...See more Welcome to the Student Support Taglist! This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated and can be found below. Please direct any questions or issues to tommy [https://www.7cups.com/@tommy] via private message. Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on the weekly check-ins ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Updated taglist on 5 March 2024 by faithfulzareia @Adamw12 @AddictedTealover98 @adventurousCherry1905 @ajw99 @Apeatrice @apobangpo @ArjunAS22 @Arius6250 @AveryLove @azureOwl6812 @BellatheHappyHelper @BenjaminLee23 @BlackRose1832 @BookChunky @caffeinatedcatio @Callmemav @calmKermit7178 @calmingSummer5564 @captainmajesty @CarthageSea @charmingSky5972 @Cherry1686 @CleverPinky12 @comfortteddy @considerateParadise6717 @considerateWalker6214 @crang17 @Dan001 @dancedance @Daydreamer47 @DayDreamWithYou @DinaElwy @Dino12 @diplomaticPerson3739 @DreamTouch @dynamicHemlock1736 @fairmindedCucumber6742 @FaithfulZareia @freehugs123 @Gagaintheroom @Grace8402 @GreatestClassiest @HappyTree906 @hardworkingThinker6293 @healinghearts0718 @herealways27 @honeypie720 @hopezzy @inesovski @inventiveAcai3503 @Ishuba2023 @ItsJoel @ivitheebimbo @iwishuwell @izu201ph @Jaeteuk @jKempy @jrob77 @Kassy7cups @KateDoskocilova  @Keith22534 @lovelyButterfly2844@LucyGray1799 @lyricalAngel70 @MariWhale @Memisse @mistke @munchiegoosie @nadiasaleh26 @NataliaD2024 @notjustsomeone @NotKhan2 @Oxymoron6demon @parisayano @Pip9007 @powerfulPark3549 @powerfulPine1547 @Purplerain00001 @relaxSea @RideaRainbow @risingsun008 @rosymaplemoth @SachaSathi @SarcasticKat @Saturn0515 @SavoyTruffle20 @silverSpace375 @softForest4843 @SparklingSnowflake15 @StanDaMan78 @Stardew3 @summersmith15 @SupportiveMitch @sweetrosa1987 @Taylorvoga12605 @TessMo @TheAtticusFinch @TheGoldenHand @TheGoodFairy @theheartproject @tidyHickory3283 @Toast048 @Tobedoctor @Tommehhhh @tommy @trueconfidant123 @UndomesticGoddess @victoriousVoice21 @warmheartedCamp3360 @wohooradhika @wonderfulMango5023 @worldclassavocadoo @YesYouMatter @Yourlifeisworthy
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Student Support needs YOUR HELP!!
by tommy
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December 3rd, 2025
...See more Student Support needs YOUR help! ------------------------- We are very lucky to have users from all around the globe come to our little corner of the internet to discuss their life journeys. We have great fun supporting one another, whether that be through school, college/university, test anxiety or anything in between. But now we need your help to continue the growth of our sub-community! There are two elements to every sub-community: the forum and the chatroom If you have any questions at all, please feel free to either drop me a message or contact @ASilentObserver (chat rooms). ------------------------- Forum Supporter A forum supporter is a leader who focuses on 1 or 2 sub-communities and maintains engagement in the forums by posting and replying to threads with compassion and support. This role requires zero behaviour points. You will also need to have been actively posting in the community before applying. Requirements for members: 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Member Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/Welcome_27/7CupsofTeaMissionCoreValues_207/MemberOathAllEncouragedtoParticipate_7447/1/] Requirements for listeners: Verified Listener 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Listener Community Guide [https://www.7cups.com/listener-community-guide/] & Listener Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatResources_61/ListenerOath_117/1/] Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNgW-Va7dyBx67M3d27INmkndnwm1C3Ywa7NJoFa2EscQkA/viewform] to apply! • ──────────────────────────────────────── • Community Mentor / Teen Community Star You’re a good fit for the Community Mentor/Teen Star role if you are passionate about growing and developing a certain sub-community. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the activity and safety in your chosen area and you’ll work closely with Forum Supporters and Project Agents to bring supportive posts and events daily. Requirements: Age 15 or older Verified Listener Badge (Applicable to listeners only) one month plus as a Forum Supporter 50+ chats 50+ forum posts 50+ forum upvotes Provide links to 3 forum threads written by you Apply here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIzfOAjOMLf8-RSMooTXOAKp3tFGMrKoOtfUfctB6DlI_kNg/viewform] ------------------------- Room Supporter (Student Support) A Room Supporter is responsible for helping build the community within the chat room. They help create a kind, supportive environment for users and regularly host discussions to give members a safe space to talk. Requirements for members: Friendly Face Badge Been a member for at least 4 weeks Have completed the Compassion Course [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbuGsqFMbaKWtCoC1WHaCJfaKfwfI8YZ62CsqTI2BzqVNwDg/viewform] Requirements for listeners: Listener in the community for 4+ weeks At least 1 written review and a star rating of 3+ Be willing to send at least 50+ messages per month in your chosen group support room Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply! • ──────────────────────────────────────── • Chatroom Moderator (Listeners Only) As a moderator in the group support room, you will be creating and maintaining a supportive and positive community culture in the member chatrooms. You'll also take lead on discussions and help maintain a safe space for users to chat. Requirements: 25+ group chats 2000+ cheers 4 or higher overall star rating on Listener profile 3+ written reviews Have Verified Listener Badge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerProjectsampTeams_148/VerifiedListenersProjectVLProjectQualityProject_685/IWanttobeaVerifiedListener_46935/1/] and Graduate Badge [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-YdSN09jvrtUJVB-HExOKQ8DkEo9ZtvoWt98zSJpe3P9Mow/viewform] No behavior reports in the past 3 months Been a Listener for at least 6 weeks Been a Room Supporter for at least 2 weeks Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX7nNahJocq0tgDYBesRicWxTfExFCe5QMI-O-04K-qBjZrA/viewform] to apply!
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Teens & Words - Expectations
by Sirpi
Last post
2 days ago
...See more Three friends are having some expectations set for them.              Aman has set his own expectation to score very good marks and get accepted into one of the top 3 colleges/universities. He is too busy these days with his studies and preparation. He doesn't even have time for eating, sleeping or talking to friends. He doesn't want to let down anyone involved in his academics.              Swati doesn't have much self-expectations. But her parents have a very demanding expectation that she should get into one of the famous universities. They also keep reminding her about their sacrifices and financial expenses they made towards her studies. This makes her feel guilty all the time.             Sam and his parents are not having any expectations at all. The same time, he is very popular among his friends and family. They are all expecting him to score great. This makes him feel on edge.             These friends feel like they are in a pressure cooker. They also feel,                                  *Headache                                  *Sweaty                                 *Tense muscles.          The more the exam is close by, whenever they talk to each other, they share statements like,                                  *I am always bad at entrance exams                                  *I am going to fail this one                                  *I might let down everyone                                   *I will become a failure. Many of us can relate ourselves with Aman, Swati or Sam with one way or the other. Managing the expectations becomes impossible when they are unrealistic. We might try few things to lessen the anxious feelings. They are like,                                     *Eating healthy meal                                    *Walking and exercising                                    *Keep talking to friends and family                                    *Taking time to read about some fun things Same time, being flexible opens door to accepting the low scores and moving forward also finding new possibilities and perspectives.
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Stressed about school
by thechiefhjojo
Last post
2 days ago
...See more Pretty much what the title says, I just started year 11 in the UK, and everything feels so overwhelming. I have school intervention from 3pm to 4pm every weekday now, and on top of that, my dad wants me to revise more. He wants another hour every weekday, and he makes me revise and take a test in front of him to prove that I studied. I feel like my mom and dad have too many expectations of me. They want a grade 9 in every subject I take (which is the highest grade), and didn't listen when I told them that's near impossible for an average person like me. They say that I promised them I would get these results, but I made that promise 4 years ago when I was afraid of them taking my phone away. When I try to reason with them, they just bulldoze over me and tell me that 'The only thing we want from you is grades'. My parents immigrated to this country so I could have a better life, and I'm grateful for that, but whatever they ask just feels like too much. I've started avoiding my dad because every interaction turns into a discussion about my studies. They want me to be the best of the best, but I just want to be a regular guy with a social life, not cooped up indoors all day. I want to finish school and get an average job, with an average car and rent a house. I have online friends across the world too, and staying up to talk to them feels like my only freedom. I stay up late at night because it's the only time nobody bothers me. What should I do?
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Stress and anxiety due to starting college soon
by wittyCar8428
Last post
2 days ago
...See more I'm starting college soon and it's making me feel really anxious and stressed. I feel childish writing this as I'm supposed to be a mature adult who's not afraid of life or anything and has dreams that keep me going. I do have dreams, I am working towards them slowly, but I feel like I'm not fit to be adult. I'm also figuring out my dorm situation as the room I got assigned is awful and made me not want to go there at all, even if I get another room. I wanted to stay at dorm from the start, it would make my schedule a bit light as I wouldn't have to travel for over an hour, but I will miss my privacy and my home. I will also miss the calls I had with my long distance partner as I don't know if I'll be able to call with her much at dorm. The whole situation got worse as my parents are pressuring me into staying at the dorm so I have social life. I already know a few people at the college who I believe might become my friends eventually and I think they just want me to be busy enough so I also don't have time for my partner as they're very against our relationship due to homophobia. I can't seem to be able to stand up to them, as I start crying whenever we argue. I can't help it and it's annoying and makes me feel like I'm just a pathetic excuse of a human who has no way of succeeding in life. I am perfectly capable of commuting and I would prefer to do that because of my mental health too. I don't like new places and it just takes me a really long while to get used to new places. I'm also very socially awkward and fear I'd become a burden or a nuisance to my future roommates and that I'll get left out by them.  I am afraid I will be tired and won't be able to study well enough to pass no matter if I stay at dorms or commute. I am afraid of moving, I am afraid of classes, I am afraid of what comes after this all, I am afraid I won't last in this fast paced world, I am afraid and anxious about this all and wish I could just go back a few years so I'm still just a child that doesn't have to deal with the world yet. I'm just simply afraid and don't know how to deal with that. I can't wait for the future, yet I am so afraid of what comes next.
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Student life
by AmandaSays
Last post
Monday
...See more Hi, I’m Amanda, 16… and lately school has been really overwhelming. The pressure from exams, expectations, and trying to keep up socially is honestly exhausting. Some days I feel like I’m falling behind everyone else and it’s hard to stay motivated or even get through the day. I just wanted to share this here… does anyone else feel the same or have ways to cope?
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I'm overwhelmed
by PattersonGuy
Last post
September 10th
...See more I've been stressing out on a lot of things lately. I don't know how to start doing things ever since my girlfriend broke up with me. I accomplished a lot when I was with her, I became a president of our club, I'm in my last year of college. But to be honest I became a little too busy, and she didn't feel like she was getting the attention she deserves. We had a long distance relationship. She prefered texting I prefered calling. I tried to match her relationship preferences but I guess I couldn't. Eventually when I couldn't reply as fast, she gave me the ultimatum. To be fair, I haven't been able to talk that much. I was busy with all this new responsibility. But she said that even if I was busy, that I'd find the time. I guess that makes me feel guilty. So lately I haven't been able to study and work as much as I used to. I don't feel the passion anymore. I feel dumber. I feel more tired, less interested. I'm so tired, it's late at night here and I still have a lot to do. I feel like I'm getting back to the point when it all feels useless, to the time in my life where I was at my lowest. I thought I was at my highest until recently. I have so many people that depend on me. So much expectations. I still think about the timing, why did she have to leave me when I'm in the middle of all this stress? But I don't know if I can blame her. I don't know what to do now. I'm stressed out, I'm tired, and I procrastinate constantly, but at the same time, it feels so hard to start doing something, even if I've done it hundreds of times before. I'm the eldest in our group. In all my groups actually, the friends I used to have are grown adults now. I'm a bit delayed. I don't even think I can call anyone my close friend with how much they just ask me for advice. I once did try talking about my problems with this one friend of mine. I thought she was a good friend, she gave me advice before but when I opened up now she gave me the most AI response. Textbook reply. I didn't know how to feel so I just shut up. I don't know if I should be mad, I don't want to I guess I just expected a different response, something more genuine. But then again, I am the older one.
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Take care of yourself
by navymangos
Last post
September 9th
...See more Hi! Im a listener on here and have been for a couple months now, wanted to let everyone know they are loved and deserving of love - if you want to talk to someone about general life or light chats feel free to message me :) Take care of yourself and your body
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January Check-In: How Did the First Month of the Year Go for You?
by KindleMissie
Last post
September 9th
...See more Hello there lovely students' community!😃👋 Hope you all are having a wonderful day!💛 As we wrap up the first month of the year, it's a great time to check in with ourselves. January can be a tough month with all the new goals, schoolwork, and sometimes the cold weather, but it's also a fresh start. Whether things went the way you hoped or you faced some bumps along the way, you’re not alone!✨ Here’s a few things to think about: * What went well for you this month? Any small wins or positive moments you’d like to share? * What challenges did you face, and what approaches helped you handle them? (e.g., breaking tasks into smaller steps, taking regular breaks, reaching out for support) * Have you been able to stick to your goals? Or do you need to try a new approach for February? * Anything you’re looking forward to or planning for in February? Feel free to share your experiences, tips, or strategies that worked for you this month. Everyone’s journey is different, and sometimes hearing about what others are trying can spark new ideas. Let’s keep supporting each other as we move into the next month!💪💖
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My controlling dad
by Yuri4841
Last post
September 9th
...See more I am an eighth grader going to ninth in April, my final exams are going on right now. In ninth this year we are supposed to choose a 6th subject with out five main subjects, it's not compulsory but better if we do. We had 3 options, AI, arts, and smth related to innovation and stuff. Without discussing w me, or even informing me he chose AI even tho my interest lies in arts n wen my mum tried to reason he told her 2 shut up n dat I shud continue arts as js a hobby not career, I tried talking to him but he dismissed it saying stop being so stupid and think practically. I don't understand y my parents sacrifice, they're sacrificing 4 our sake, our happiness but then stop us and keep us away frm d things dat actually gives me sm type of relief and a moment to breath wen EVERYTHING IS KILLING ME. I've been trying to talk to him since d age of 12 and he nvr listens, I don't know what to do. I want to scream, become a bleeding mess so that they finally take me seriously u know. I know I should seek professional help but the amount of pain that will come my way for seeking help is to great for me to make a move. Pls tell me wat I shud do in such a state.
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GRE exam preparation
by blackswan404
Last post
September 7th
...See more Is there anyone preparing for gre? Do you want to study together? Plz let me know. I really need a partner
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starting high school ewwwwwwwww
by SpagHotline7724
Last post
September 6th
...See more hi guys I'm a teen girl about to start high school and dude I am so freaking scared bc I'm taking all Honors/advanced classes and I don't have any classes with my friends so I need to make new ones 😭 pleaseeeeee does anyone have any tips/advice/encouragement or anything that might help bc I am in desperate need to know how to survive high school
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Im so tired
by Ocelot1628
Last post
September 6th
...See more Im so tired, and its only the second week of school  I want to be the daughter my parents can brag about, im taking 5 weighted classes, doing the school dance team, dance outside, and gymnastics - i love all my hobbies but its just alot right now I barely have time for myself, and im getting sick, and im so sleepy and drained. I know i just need to wait until the weekend when i can chill but my body is tired and my brain is trying to do all this stuff What if im not good enough to handle this? All my friends are so smart and contribute something to the group but what i am if i can do good in life academically - i dont understand how they never crash, i dont think theyre doing more than me, i dont im just so tired
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College Counseling Anxiety/Complications
by BusyBird
Last post
September 5th
...See more Hi all! Counseling, or any form of professional help, is stupidly complicated for me. So much so that I don't even know if I am the type of person they would want to help, and I feel extreme anxiety when I try to reach out. My whole life, I was basically treated like I did not have a hard enough life to receive it. I was sometimes told, in one way or another, that counselors, doctors, and therapists would not want to help me because other people have bigger problems. Well... one of my teachers this semester actually also works for counseling. I have been kind of emotionally spiraling lately, so in a moment of weakness, I reached out to her to get a feel for what counselors expect from me. She kind of helped, but she really wants to meet with me to talk about it. Since meeting (both in-call and in-person) is not simple for me, I asked if we could keep it in email (she said yes). But now I feel paralyzed. I admit, a call or a meeting would have been better. I just can't yet. But now I don't know how to proceed with the conversation, and I am scared. So much so I felt a sense of impending doom all of yesterday. I also repeatedly almost cried throughout the day. All my friends think I should do it. The only people that ever tell me I shouldn't have historically been my family and my relationship. So now I am both afraid of bothering people who cannot or will not want to help me, making me appear spoiled and pathetic, but I am also terrified of saying something that sounds bad and not being able to take it back. I'm about to try to gently test the waters with my boyfriend by reframing it as an opportunity to talk to someone about smaller issues like how I can change my own behaviors, but I haven't had my chance yet because he is very busy with his projects. He straight up does not hear me when I am speaking to him, and I do not want to push or raise my voice. I can't just ignore my teacher now after she was so nice as to humor me, and I also can't immediately jump on the chance to talk with her because of my communication difficulties. ... And I still don't know if counselors are there for people like me, or people with different/bigger/smaller issues. But yeah, my teacher really thinks I should give counseling a chance and she wants to help me do it.

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