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"But will my student actually use it?"

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

That's a fair question, and I want to answer it truthfully.

Some students join our community and dive in right away. They're posting, joining study sessions, making friends within the first week.

Some join, lurk for a while, and quietly absorb the community until they feel ready.

And some students won't be interested, and that's okay too.

Here's what I've heard from a student about what actually happens in those study buddy sessions:

"I was anxious to get started, but having a companion and being seen really helped… I was able to get the ball rolling and get some stuff completed. Every day, I am growing."

That's not a dramatic transformation story. That's just a student who showed up, felt less alone, and got something done. That's the whole point.

This community works well for students who:

  • Feel like no one around them quite understands the pressure they're under
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  • Want accountability but don't want to feel judged or watched
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  • Are smart and motivated but keep getting stuck in anxiety and avoidance
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  • Want connection, but social media and Discord feel exhausting, hollow, or too distracting

It doesn't work as a replacement for therapy. It doesn't work for students in active crisis. And it won't work if a student has no interest in community at all.

But if your student has ever said they feel isolated, overwhelmed, or like they're the only one struggling? This was built for them.

The free 2-week trial means there's nothing to lose in trying. They can cancel anytime. And if $10/month is a stretch, we have a pay-what-you-can option, no questions asked.

The link to share with them is here: throughthewaters.org/peer-support-college-students​

Warmly,
Dr. Parke

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