Quinn Torres
Quinn Torres runs studentstruggles.blog — an honest, opinionated content creator based in Richmond.
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Why You're Still Cramming the Night Before Every Exam (And How to Stop)
Stop cramming and start retaining. Evidence-backed study techniques like active recall and spaced repetition can raise your grades by a full letter — here's how to implement them.
April 11, 2026
Stop Obsessing Over Aesthetic Notes and Start Learning the Material
Stop wasting hours on aesthetic notes that don't help you learn. This guide breaks down why your current system might be failing and how to focus on retention over presentation.
April 11, 2026
Why Attendance Policies Persist When Every Lecture Gets Recorded
73% of courses offer recorded lectures, yet mandatory attendance policies persist. Here's why universities cling to physical presence—and what students actually need from modern attendance policies.
April 11, 2026
Why Do Professors Assign Group Projects When Nobody Wants Them?
Why do professors keep assigning group projects when students universally dread them? Learn the real reasons behind collaborative assignments and get practical strategies for surviving them without doing all the work ...
April 11, 2026
How to Balance Part-Time Work and Studies Without Burning Out
Juggling a job while attending classes? Discover practical time-management strategies, self-care tips, and boundary-setting techniques to thrive academically without sacrificing your mental health.
April 11, 2026
Why Working Through College is Leaving You Perpetually Exhausted
Working through college leaves you exhausted because cognitive load, not just time, drains your academic performance. Learn to negotiate better schedules, protect your mental bandwidth, and keep your job from consumin...
April 11, 2026