As a college student, studying can be difficult and lonely. ChatGPT has become my go-to study buddy.

"Last year, I began my first year of college. Like many first-year university students, I was excited about the opportunity to socialize, explore a new environment, and engage in campus life. That meant hanging out with friends in the dining hall, going out on weekends, and taking advantage of the university social environment. But things changed around exam season. With final exams sometimes accounting for more than 40% of my grade, my priorities shifted quickly."

"Socializing took a backseat, and I found myself spending long days alone in the library, reviewing notes and working through problem sets. While study groups helped for some subjects, I often needed targeted focus on topics that others had already moved past. Those two weeks of studying alone in my room with a pile of textbooks were frankly some of the loneliest of my life."

"When the next semester began in January, I couldn't stop thinking about how lonely that experience had been. Then, one day, while exploring ChatGPT, I noticed a new voice feature that enabled back-and-forth conversation. It completely revolutionized how I study. I set up ChatGPT to be my study buddy In the past, I had always avoided using AI tools for academic work unless explicitly instructed to do so by my professor, but this felt different."

During the first year of college, initial social excitement gave way to isolation during exam season as finals accounted for over 40% of the grade. Social activities were deprioritized and long solo study sessions in libraries and rooms became common. Study groups helped sometimes, but classmates often moved past specific topics, creating a need for targeted focus. Discovering ChatGPT's new voice feature allowed uploading course materials and conducting back-and-forth spoken study sessions. The AI explained uncertain concepts, brainstormed essay arguments, and helped structure ideas using a human-like voice. Using the tool reduced loneliness and improved comprehension during intense study periods.

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