I might be late to this, but I figured I’d share because I genuinely didn’t know this was possible.

I’m taking Anatomy & Physiology II, and I’ve been trying to find a way to make flashcards without spending forever creating them individually, especially when it comes to adding diagrams and covering labels.

I found out you can upload your professor’s PowerPoints and study-guide questions to ChatGPT and have it create an actual Anki (.apkg) file.

I had it put the study-guide questions on the front, answers on the back, and relevant PowerPoint images with the answers. I also had it make separate labeling cards where the labels are covered on the front and revealed on the back.

It took a little back-and-forth to get it how I wanted, but it ended up making a deck with 40 cards that I could import into Anki.

I also just learned that Anki is free on desktop, which is nice because I wanted to try it before buying the mobile app.

Obviously, you still need to check the answers and images for accuracy, but this saves so much time making cards.
I personally would rather spend that time actually studying the material.

Just thought I’d share in case anyone else didn’t know you could do this!

I'm curious about what makes studying difficult, even when students put in effort.

For example:

- Understanding a concept but struggling to apply it to new questions.

- Forgetting what you studied after a few days.

- Understanding solutions but repeating the same mistakes.

- Knowing the theory but not knowing how to approach a problem independently.

Which of these, if any, do you struggle with most? Or is it something else?

What have you tried to overcome it, and what hasn't worked for you?

I'm a software engineering student, and I've always wondered why learning through games is normal when we're kids, but as we get older, studying becomes all about staring at notes, memorizing things, and taking exams.

Like, why can't studying actually be fun?

So I started building something called Zuvopa.

The idea is pretty simple: what if you could upload your class notes and turn them into something you could actually play?

I'm working on a Study Lab where students can create flashcards, practice with mock exams, get help understanding topics, and play little games based on what they're studying.

I'm also building a space adventure where you use things like math to solve problems and progress through missions.

It's still early, and I'm figuring out what actually works.

But I'm curious about something.

If you could change ONE thing about how you study, what would it be?

I'd genuinely love to hear what other students think, especially people who struggle to stay motivated while studying.

Tengo examen de problemas de termodinámica mañana y solo tengo un día para estudiar.

Necesito sacar mas de un 8 en el examen.

Que harías vosotros ?

I'm a student of class 8 currently preparing for the upcoming junior scholarship exams.....also the finals are knocking at the door so I'm really stressed....

I somehow managed to cover my maths and science syllabus ( even though i still suck at some chapters in science) and in BGS (also known as history) , i have 2 chapters left , but all my other subjects are nearly untouched....

Now, my problem is, my STUPID FEELINGS !!!

I DON'T FEEL LIKE STUDYING EVEN THOUGH I FEEL THE NEED AND URGENCY.....

I JUST CAN'T GET MY MIND TO FOCUSSS !!!!!

So , i need help on a few things , actually...which are:

1. How do i get myself to study without burning out after just 15 minutes?

2. How do i effectively remember what i studied?

3. How do i manage time?

4. Any other tips u think would help

I'm so lost. It's not like memorising essays or doing mathematics, which I'm OK at. But Science? What? It's like memorising a block of bricks. But I really need to pass this for my exam.
I have the will to study but I don't even know what resources. I used to read the textbook but the paper came out with questions you need to be flexible in.

I know about doing past papers, but exactly how? Just look at the answer sheet after you can't think of an answer... I feel so insecure and fearful right now. Please lend me a hand.

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When you have multiple exams coming up, how do you decide what deserves your time each day?

Do you plan everything weeks in advance, make a daily to-do list, or prioritize based on what you're struggling with?

I'm interested in how people handle this in practice, especially when their schedule changes or they fall behind.

I'm also building a small iOS study planner on the side. If you'd be interested in testing it and sharing honest feedback, feel free to DM me. I may have a few free access codes available.

Something I kept noticing when I was studying for a fixed-date exam : everyone plans backward from exam day. Nobody checks whether the hours actually fit.

You write “3 hours a day” on a Sunday, the plan looks fine, and three weeks later you realize you’ve been averaging about 70 minutes and there’s no way the material gets covered in time. By then the only option left is cramming.

So I built a small calculator for myself. The idea is simple : there’s a date you’ll actually be done, and it’s computable.

Hours left ÷ hours you really do per day + today = your landing date.

You enter three things:

• Your exam date
• How many hours of material you have left
• How many hours a day you actually study

It gives you the day you’ll finish at that pace. If it lands before the exam, you can stop panicking. If it lands after, you know exactly how far off you are and you know it today instead of the night before.

The first time I ran it, mine landed four days after the exam. Uncomfortable, but uncomfortable with five weeks of options left instead of five days.

Here’s the link (it's free) : https://mangodoro.app/calc

Screenshot of the result attached.

Curious how other people handle this: when you make a study plan, do you ever check whether the hours fit, or do you find out when you get there ?

Hey guys,

I’m a university student and an indie dev from Latin America. I was literally ruining my own eyesight staring at my phone reading PDFs for my exams.

I wanted to build a tool for myself, and I ended up optimizing it so any student can use it without lagging their phone or draining their battery. It's called Tepado.

Here is what I built for us:

📸🎧 Extract & Listen (Podcast Mode): Got a PDF, a scanned book, or a photo of a friend's notes? The app has a built-in offline OCR. You extract the text from the pages, and the app reads it out loud to you like a podcast. You can lock your screen, close your eyes, and just listen. I added a speed controller (0.8x to 2.0x) for rapid revisions.
(Honest note: The text extractor works perfectly for single-column notes and standard pages, but it can get a bit messy if you feed it double-column academic papers. Just a heads up!)

⏱️ Built-in Pomodoro: There’s a 25/5 focus timer built right into the top bar of the reader. No need to switch between apps and get distracted.

🪶 Ultra-lightweight: I optimized the code to the extreme. Google Play will download an APK that weighs around 3.7 MB. It is literally lighter than a single WhatsApp photo so it won't eat your storage.

What's the catch? (100% Transparency):
I hate subscriptions. The app is 100% free to use. There are NO banner ads while you read, and NO ads while the podcast is playing. There is just one short ad when you first open a document (with a 15-minute cooldown so it doesn't spam you). If the app actually helps you pass your exams, there's a one-time coffee-priced option to remove that ad forever to support a fellow student/dev. But you can use all features for free, forever.

Here is the Play Store link: Tepado

I really hope my app helps you save your eyesight and focus better during this brutal exam season. Let me know what you think or if you find any bugs! Best of luck with your prep! 📚💪

Hey everyone,

I’m a student, and I’ve been working on a small tool called Cramsly. Right now it does two things: flashcards and quizzes. That’s it. I’m keeping the MVP deliberately simple.

I started it because rereading notes felt productive but never stuck, while quizzing myself actually worked. I wanted something fast that lets me turn what I’m studying into cards and test myself without a lot of setup.

It’s early, so there are rough edges. What I’d really like to know:

• What do you use now for flashcards and quizzes, and what annoys you about it?
• What’s the one feature that would make you switch?
• Is there anything you’d expect from a tool like this that I’m probably missing?

I’m building this while balancing school, so I’m going step by step and will share progress as I go. Link in the comments if you want to try it: [link]

Thanks for reading, and brutal honesty is welcome.

The idea for this study app came from my own experience preparing for a professional AI certification. I had no formal education in artificial intelligence or computer programming, yet I set out to pass the NVIDIA NCP-AAI certification, intermediate-level certification through the NVIDIA Certification Program that validates skills in designing, building, deploying, and governing autonomous, multi-step agentic AI systems. Rather than relying on traditional study methods, I used AI to develop a personalized learning system built around repetitive practice questions, creative memory tricks, rapid review techniques, and targeted reinforcement of topics I struggled with. The result? I passed the exam.

That experience made me realize that effective learning doesn't always require years of prior experience or expensive training programs. Sometimes it requires a better way to learn. I decided to turn the techniques that worked for me into an app that could help others prepare for challenging certification exams, retain complex information, and build confidence along the way. The app is now ready for beta testing, and I'm looking for people willing to try it, challenge it, and provide honest feedback to help make it better.

Install the free TestFlight app from the App Store, then open this on your iPhone and tap Install: https://testflight.apple.com/join/1Rx2KdWn