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Student Support Automated Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
 February 25th
...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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Welcome to Student Support!
by tommy
Last post
 December 4th, 2025
...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 needs YOUR HELP!!
by tommy
Last post
 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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I need help with school
by calmWriter6797
Last post
 8 hours ago
...See more I am in 8th grade not a grade to be worried about as most people think but I am worried... I am not average student... I don't study n only study one day before the exam and somehow manage to get good scores, I know I would be much more capable if I did study but my brain doesn't agree with me.. I have have exams near and I want to make a difference this year by actually scoring very high... there is this thing about me thinking to get full marks without effort... I sound crazy but if anybody has any idea about this situation a person who was in my own shoes and now is excelling in life please guide me... Please I am desperate...
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advice please 🙏
by dilemma27
Last post
 12 hours ago
...See more hey! i'm fairly new to 7cups but i had a little issue i was hoping i could find some help with. i'm a rising senior in high school (academically rigorous, competitive high school), and i feel like a lot of my friends and peers already have summer internships and research programs lined up, meanwhile i'm just trying to get through exams. its like every day i wake up and try my best to "tough out" my school days until the next sleep. i don't even fully know where i want to apply to college and what i want to do with my life. thinking about college and my in general just feels almost as if i'm jumping blindly off this cliff into an endless sea of crashing waves and being tossed around aimlessly.  and i get that this is "infinite potential" and all that, but i wish i could have just some semblance of clarity because once i start thinking about my future i kinda start spiralling into this rabbit hole of "i have no idea". any advice on how to manage these feelings would be greatly appreciated 🙏
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Got caught cheating
by amicablePerson581
Last post
 12 hours ago
...See more I was taking this final exam, and I left my phone in my pocket for some reason, when I knew it would be hard to even cheat. I didn’t get a chance to. But while I was doing a problem the TA saw the outline of my phone, and it’s loooking like I might fail the class now. Ruining my chances of transferring to my dream school, not to mention my parents are going to let me have it. Any help or guidance, feeling overwhelmed right now 
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Acceptance into a Teaching Program
by Jaeteuk
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more I received a letter of acceptance Monday morning, into a teaching program at the College where I started my secondary career as a Clinical Instructor to one of their Continuing Education Certificate program. The course I applied for supposed to start yesterday. In the email where they sent me the acceptance letter, it did say that it may take up two 24 hours before the course will appear through the online portal. As of this moment, it's past the 24 hours, and it's still not seen on my dashboard. So, I've emailed my instructor to see what my next steps are. In the meantime, I'm waiting for the textbook to be delivered to me. I've received a tracking number from the College's bookstore, so, maybe I'll either receive it later today, or sometime tomorrow.  This course is good timing, as it's from July 6th to September 13th, 2026. I start teaching my second cohort October 5th. I've also signed up for mandatory workshops that should provide more skills to become a better Clinical Instructor. With two workshops this month and the third one in August.  I hope this course will not be too difficult, the instructor sent out an email to the students, that there will be group projects. Since it's an online course, I wonder how that would work out. Do we choose our own groups, or will be assigned? Would I need to meet up with them in-person? I work 4 days a week, so I hope using 3 days to study and do the course is enough time for me. It's been a few years since I've taken a course. I do want to learn more skills to help me become a better Clinical Instructor, especially when this is something I wish that I can continue to do for the long-term, alongside with my regular part-time career.  Two careers, that have become a dream come true for me. Teaching is definitely something I would love to continue to be doing. So upgrading my skills is the best way for me to improve.
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I wish I knew what my dream is
by gentleWatermelon8652
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Hi ,I am 18 years old at a point in life where all my friends have given entrances got good grades and know moving to the college and course of their dreams but me I am just at a home with the results that will do me no good. I am so scared I have been crying from weeks Depressed, neck tension, breakdowns I don't know what to choose what to do what is right what is wrong what excites me.... I don't know I don't know I swear I have to be a child who can support their parent after 4-6 years but I don't know what to do Everyone has other opinion My family has clashes I have no one to talk to it's difficult I don't know Engineering? Bachelor? Arts ? Business? I am confused And my marks ,the fees and everything It feels like I am a big burden for my family
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Documenting exam season
by Winters12
Last post
 Monday
...See more Hi! So I've decided to document my journey through finals. Hopefully the last set of exams I'll be giving in a while (if I manage to pass, and I really hope I do)  
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I wish I knew what loving and knowing myself meant.
by gentleWatermelon8652
Last post
 July 3rd
...See more Hi. I am 18 years old at a point in life where everyone else is getting into colleges, getting good marks in entrances,know what dream to chase but me I am not able to I don't know what my dream is My parents and everyone else is giving different opinions but at the end they say it's your wish But I don't know I am scared. Engineering? Bachelor? I don't know Wish if I had my goals a little more clear If I was a little big more sincere and if my life wouldn't have so many ups and downs
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Letting down expectations (or disappointing on purpose)
by Silverex
Last post
 July 3rd
...See more I’m not sure exactly what I’m writing for. So… alright. Uhhm, I had a pretty rough school year. I’ve felt constantly tired, trying to make plans that could fit both myself and school (often giving priority to school in the end). I think I got burned out, still dislike not knowing for sure because everything feels confused and foggy. I’ve also seen how my friendships now are all pretty superficial and that it isn’t enough anymore and that some even drained me or just got me feeling conflicted a lot. As for my family, I’ve never felt truly listened to. They are always stressed because of the lives they lead and not really emotionally present I guess. And my interests easily turn into mere, empty distractions just like in this period, again. Where am I going with this? Well, I’ve always been one of the top students. Not particularly brilliant, but keeping high scores at the expense of my health or needs. I’ve reached a point though where I don’t want to keep going like this. Next year is my last year in this school with long hours, lots of subjects, teachers bad at teaching or downright awful and overall indifference that plagues the institute. I’m supposed to be on vacation, but I don’t really feel like I got a vacation from my own head that’s plaguing me with others’ expectations, my own ones, fears, doubts or existential worries. It’s like I keep absorbing it all and that it can’t stop. The only thing that’s been making me sometimes feel a spark again or alive is when (only on specific days where I don’t do it out of a ‘I should’ feeling) I go on a walk or sit in nature alone for a while and then have the thought: “what if I disappoint on purpose next year?” I got this thought where I feel that to stay true to myself I need to only study for specific hours (and not even every day if I feel exhausted that day) and be okay with lower scores (actually looking at how to do less and still ‘okay’) and with insufficient ones even, at times. I don’t even need high ones for the school I’ve chosen next. Why have I written all of this here? I’m still not sure. Maybe I’d like to hear about other students or people who understand this and hear out their thoughts. ‘Cause I’ve been feeling pretty alone in what feels like a ‘ridiculous inner revolution’ of mine. Maybe I just want to know that I’m not over-dramatic and that maybe my idea isn’t stupid or set in the wrong direction. I’m aware you can’t actually know my full case, but I’m interested in your case anyway. I only ask of honesty, thanks. I can’t shrug off the idea that how I feel or perceive all of this isn’t enough to justify what I want to do. That if others can do it and can do more without complaining, then I must too.
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Lost
by gentleWatermelon8652
Last post
 July 3rd
...See more Hi ,I am 18 years old at a point in life where all my friends have given entrances got good grades and know moving to the college and course of their dreams but me I am just at a home with the results that will do me no good. I am so scared I have been crying from weeks Depressed, neck tension, breakdowns I don't know what to choose what to do what is right what is wrong what excites me.... I don't know I don't know I swear I have to be a child who can support their parent after 4-6 years but I don't know what to do Everyone has other opinion My family has clashes I have no one to talk to it's difficult I don't know Engineering? Bachelor? Arts ? Business? I am confused And my marks ,the fees and everything It feels like I am a big burden for my family I am so lost and what if it gets too late
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I wish I knew what my dream was
by gentleWatermelon8652
Last post
 July 3rd
...See more Hi ,I am 18 years old at a point in life where all my friends have given entrances got good grades and know moving to the college and course of their dreams but me I am just at a home with the results that will do me no good. I am so scared I have been crying from weeks Depressed, neck tension, breakdowns I don't know what to choose what to do what is right what is wrong what excites me.... I don't know I don't know I swear I have to be a child who can support their parent after 4-6 years but I don't know what to do Everyone has other opinion My family has clashes I have no one to talk to it's difficult I don't know Engineering? Bachelor? Arts ? Business? I am confused And my marks ,the fees and everything It feels like I am a big burden for my family
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[ADVICE NEEDED] How to deal with teenage forgetfulness??
by apondflowerintherain
Last post
 July 3rd
...See more I desperately need advice. Desperately.  The question is pretty straightforward, but i'll explain my situation further in a bit more detail. I'm growing out of that awkward teenager phase so i'm still SUPER forgetful. I get the thing where you're just sitting there and you randomly forget what you're doing, or who you are or what your name is and whatnot. Then I snap out of it in in like 10 minutes to a week usually and it's fine. In this instance I'll be talking about I was late to class. I did everything to try to make it to that class at quickly as I could in spite of this. I felt myself forgetting so I wrote down the name of the class, the professor's name and the room number, but when i looked at the paper i just....couldn't read it. It wouldn't comprehend. I was actively writing the info, and looking at it, but I couldn't get up. I couldn't remember the information I was actively looking at. I felt like I was possessed. (not helped at all by my part, if i recall correctly, BEGGING me not to go. Like what the ***?? I dont even know this fool who hasn't helped me with any assignments ever and now he's telling me to tank my grade with an absence?? Ridiculous!!) And now I'm just wondering. How do you guys manage to remember to do your classes under these conditions? I haven't been able to figure it out, and every time I think about it, another part is just triggered out of no where and I forget again. How in the world are you supposed to remember to go to class when you have all the information written down and you just can't act on it?! how on earth are you guys completing your assignments under these conditions?! TELL ME YOUR SECRETS...please :)
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Hope
by shiningUnicorns1093
Last post
 July 1st
...See more I am the Unicorn of hope! I am here to remind you that everything will be okay and you always have support!

We’re so glad that you are here!

Whether you’re a full time student, part time worker, career changer or established professional, this is the place for you. We are so grateful to be able to provide you with a safe space to discuss all things student and career related. 

There is plenty for you to explore from weekly check-ins, resources, motivation and discussions. We cannot wait to see you get involved! 

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