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Welcome to Student Support!
by tommy
Last post
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
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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starting high school ewwwwwwwww
by SpagHotline7724
Last post
19 hours ago
...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
19 hours ago
...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
2 days ago
...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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IGC
by Loveabrightday
Last post
2 days ago
...See more I am so stressed about my india genius challenge finals, I don't really think I will win but again I guess it's worth giving it a try! Hoping for the best 😭✌🏻
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Psych Grad School Applications
by CollectingMemories
Last post
Thursday
...See more Hi y'all! I was wondering if there are some people here who are applying to PhD or PsyD programs.  Could you share one advice that helped you on this journey?
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Afraid to Finish Grad School
by Grey27
Last post
Thursday
...See more Graduate school brings me so much stress, and makes my depression worse. But I’m still more afraid of graduating and feeling unfulfilled. I’ve been a student for so long I’m not sure how to be any other way. Can anyone relate?
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TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL
by modestSea362
Last post
Tuesday
...See more I’m so lost right now, I want to transfer school so bad. I’ve been traumatize by my current school and it haunts me everyday. I need someone to talk to huhuh
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Upset
by Tsuk
Last post
Tuesday
...See more Hi, i’m feeling very lonely. I donmt really have people i can call friends, or friends who i ever really communicate with. School starts in a few days. And i’m feeling scared. I’m very behind. I should have done schoolwork to be more on track, on summer break, but i didn’t. i don’t know how i manage to handle the pressure of new schoolwork. Schooldays. Being around people half the day. Socialising. Being on track. Being okay. Feeling alone aside all of that. I just had no one to say this to, so i wrote it here
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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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Does anyone else feel like they have nothing to say sometimes
by humorousStrawberries9603
Last post
Monday
...See more I feel so boring. I want to talk but I never find anything to say, and I struggle to keep conversations going. How can I be more interesting and actually have things to talk about with people
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Welcome to Student Support!
by tommy
Last post
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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You've Got This School Year!!
by mbythesea
Last post
August 30th
...See more Hi everyone! I'm Mya, a newer listener here at 7 Cups. I'm also a Natural Sciences major in college, currently getting my Associate's in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. I know a lot of people are back at school or getting ready to return, so I just wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that you're more capable than you give yourself credit for. Try to pace yourself with assignments and studying. Connect with other students in your classes so you have people you can depend on, whether that's working through an assignment together, studying, or just having someone who can catch you up if you miss a class. And above all, pleaseee make time for your hobbies and get some sleep 😭. Your grades are important, but so are you. I completely understand how stressful school can get at any level, especially when everything starts piling up, but you've got this!! Take things one assignment, one class, and one day at a time. You can also reach out to me if you're struggling with anything academically! I'm a trained peer counselor at my college, and I'm always happy to listen or help you work through things where I can. Good luck with the school year, everyone!!! 🫶🏾📚

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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Introduce yourself in this thread
Join our sub-community tag-list
Find out about joining our team
Find your way around our community here
Got a suggestion or some feedback? Let us know here

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Join us in our Student Support chatroom every Saturday!

Community Guidelines

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Welcome to our little corner of the internet! 

We want to create a safe space for you to discuss anything and everything relating to student and career life. 

✔ Show kindness and respect to everyone when posting threads or replying to others 

✔ Always include a trigger warning if your post may be potentially triggering to others 

Do not share links to essay writing websites (or similar), plagiarism and cheating is not accepted

✔ When helping others, always ensure you create sample problems to help peers rather than doing the work for them

✔ Religious topics are allowed as long as they are discussing; how school impacts your beliefs, how beliefs impact your school/education or how belief impacts your view of your career choice or work life. 

✔ If you are in doubt, please PM tommy or another community mentor to ask for clarification before posting. 

Thank you for being part of our 7Cups family ♡

Community Resources

Resources 

You may find the below resources useful to you. As ever, please do not hesitate to let us know if you feel something could be added or removed from this page!

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7Cups Guides

🔗 Self-help Guide on College Life
🔗 Self-help Guide on Bullying
🔗 Self-help Guide on Test Anxiety
🔗 Self-help Guide on Work Stress
🔗 Putting 7Cups on your resume or CV

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Online Learning Platforms

📚 Khan Academy
📚 Coursera | Online Courses from Top Universities
📚 Alison (mainly in business, technology, and health, and language learning courses)

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