Does being surrounded by highly motivated students help me study harder?
Yes. Being around highly motivated students can encourage you to study by exposing you to their study habits and commitment, and it may make it easier to continue studying. However, the effect varies by person: comparison or pressure from others’ intensity can also become stressful. Choose peers and a study environment that suit you, while keeping time to concentrate alone when needed.
Key points
- Peers’ study habits can provide a prompt to begin or continue studying.
- Discussing coursework or studying with friends may support understanding and study planning.
- It is important to avoid excessive comparison and maintain a pace that suits you.