Study Squad or Solo Grind? How to Choose the Best Study Style for Your Brain

Truth is — there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on your brain, your subject, and your level of self-control (be honest now 😅).

🧠 Solo Study: The “lock in and disappear” method

Studying alone is perfect when you need deep focus and minimal distractions. It’s you, your notes, and the mission.

Best for:

• 📖 Heavy content subjects (law, accounting, science overload)
• 🧩 Memorising and rewriting notes
• ⏱ People who get distracted easily in groups

Pros:

• Full control of your pace
• No side conversations turning into gossip sessions
• Easier to focus on weak areas

Cons:

• Can feel isolating
• Easier to lose motivation
• No one to quiz you or explain tricky concepts

👯‍♀️ Study Squad: The “we’re all suffering together” method

Studying with friends can be a game changer — if you actually study 😭

Best for:

• 💬 Explaining concepts out loud
• ❓ Testing each other
• 📚 Subjects with problem-solving or discussion

Pros:

• You learn faster by teaching others
• Accountability (no ghosting your study plan… hopefully)
• Makes long study sessions more bearable

Cons:

• Easy to get distracted (suddenly you’re planning lunch instead of revising)
• Different study speeds can clash
• Group chats can turn into meme-sharing marathons 💀

⚖️ The secret hack: mix both

Most students don’t realise this, but the real cheat code is a hybrid approach:

• 🧠 Study solo to learn the content first
• 👯‍♀️ Use group sessions to test and revise
• ☕ Keep group time structured (yes, set an agenda… adulting vibes)

This way you get focus and support — best of both worlds.

💛 Final thought

Whether you’re a solo grinder or a squad study type, the goal is the same: survive exam season with your sanity intact.

Try both styles, see what actually works for your brain, and don’t be afraid to switch it up depending on the subject.

And remember — at The Fields, you’re never too far from a study buddy or a quiet corner to lock in 📍📚