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10 Of The Best Free Online Study Sites

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.

Studying isn’t as easy as it seems it would be. When you’re at a loss for what to do or where to start, pull up one of these life-saving, study tool gold mines and get to work! 

1. HippoCampus

It offers thousands of free videos to help walk you through difficult topics. 

2. Spark Notes

We’ve all used it, and it’s still there to help with that book you forgot about reading…

3. Grade Saver

The study notes are from college students and you can receive essay writing help.

4. Cliff Notes

It is a massive database of study guides on topics ranging from Accounting Principles to French II.

5. Quizlet

Another classic that won’t let you down. Whether you want a spot to create your own virtual flashcards or are looking for someone else’s homemade study quiz, Quizlet’s got it all.

6. Shmoop

 

Study with the teacher’s materials for another perspective on the subject on Shmoop.

7. Study Guide Zone

 

Exactly like it sounds, it even includes practice tests. 

8. Study Stack

Another great site for viewing others’ study guides and making your own flashcards. 

9. How to Study

For when you really don’t even know where to start. 

And since it’s never going to leave: 

10. The Math Forum

Math is always going to be hard, which is why The Math Forum has online mentoring, problems, and research for all categories of math. 

Ariana Antonelli is an English major at University of Illinois at Chicago who loves baking, cooking, DIY projects, and writing. Ariana has been collecting recipes for two years and she loves to share them with whoever is willing to listen. Ariana loves giving and receiving self-help and girl advice and is excited to make Her Campus her platform for doing so.
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