5 Social Networks for Students to Get Academic Help

Posted on the 13 January 2016 by Nrjperera @nrjperera

Enlisted below is list of social networking platforms that provide inexhaustible academic resources such as essay zoo and other numerous academic assistance tools.

Studyblue

With Studyblue, students are equipped with a different approach to academics. Studyblue provides a fully interactive user interface where the students can generate flashy animated cards.  Since its inception, study blue has been growing steadily and has today acquired over 1 million students.

The site conducts frequent surveys over the use of its website and other academic social networks. In the last survey conducted Studyblue found out that, students preferred spend three additional hours studying than doing any other activity online. With the aim of having students study smarter, the results of the survey show that Studyblue is the right path.

Docsity

Docsity is a free online academic social networking platform available for high school students as well as undergraduates. The site provides a platform where students can share study material and receive counseling.

This website was specifically launched targeting Italian students in 2010 but has since then grown into a very popular spot for many students worldwide. Today the site is available in seven languages: Russian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Serbian and Polish.

Docsity is a go-to place for many students every day to have their academic problems solved. This possible thanks to their 24-hour support team that is very helpful. Moreover, the website’s user interface is beautiful making it user-friendly and enjoyable to many students.

Chegg

Chegg offers a network of academic experts that are poised to help students with their mathematics problems. Aside from that, the site also provides a platform where students can find course reviews, textbooks and help with their homework.

Founded in 2005 the site offers specialized help in mathematics.  If you are having difficulties with your classroom mathematics classes, I recommend that you sign up with Chegg and make use of the available resources.

Lynda

Founded in 1995, Lynda is a website known worldwide for its quality videos and online tutorials for students. This site is mostly for the student who is bored with the traditional classroom approach and wants to make things more interesting. From Lynda’s video tutorials, the student will be able to improve his or her academic skills and abilities.

Sophia

Sophia is a popular meeting point for students and teachers alike. The strong point of this service is that it provides numerous tools for both the teacher and student to ease the learning process.

Sophia.org is more diverse and friendly to the learning fraternity as it cuts across the board allowing students of all ages ranging from middle school all the way up to undergraduate level.

Conclusion

Technological advancements in our generation have seen the growth of social networks to unimaginable heights. Students should embrace social media not just for entertainment but for achieving academic goals as well.

If the chance is, anything to go by students should appreciate academic social sites such as Lynda, Sophia, Chegg, Studyblue and Docsity as these have pioneered in engaging students, connecting them and creating a podium for sharing of information between students and lecturers.