Open Community Event

EEC STUDY WITH US

Success is easier when you don't study alone. Staying motivated to study can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. EEC Study With Us is a free, student-led virtual study community for students in Grades 7–12. Each week, students join a quiet online space to work independently on homework, reading, projects, or exam preparation while studying alongside peers who are committed to reaching their own goals.

Research shows that students are more likely to stay motivated and achieve their goals when they are part of a supportive community and have accountability (Martínez-López et al., 2023; Villar et al., 2025). That's what Study With Us is all about. By showing up consistently and studying together, students build positive habits, encourage one another, and develop the confidence and discipline that support long-term academic success.

There is no tutoring or coaching during the session. Instead, students use this dedicated, distraction-free time to focus on their own work while benefiting from the encouragement, accountability, and sense of community that comes from learning alongside others.

Why Study With Us?

Unlike a traditional study hall, EEC Study With Us creates an accessible learning community where students are motivated by one another's commitment to learning.

During each session, students:

  • Stay accountable to their personal study goals

  • Work independently in a focused environment

  • Build consistent study habits

  • Learn the value of showing up each week

  • Celebrate progress together

Study With Us is perfect for students who want to:

  • Finish homework without distractions

  • Prepare for quizzes and exams

  • Read or review class materials

  • Complete projects or assignments

  • Build better study habits

  • Stay motivated each week

  • Develop personal accountability

What to Expect

Before the Session

Register and receive your Zoom link.

During the Session

  • Set a personal study goal

  • Work quietly alongside other students

  • Stay focused and productive

  • No tutoring, coaching, or instruction

  • Cameras optional

After the Session

Reflect on your progress and set your next goal.

Event Details

Wednesdays, September 30–November 18, 2026 | 4–5 PM ET | Online via Zoom

Student Volunteer Opportunity

Become a Study With Us Student Volunteer and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for fellow students. As a facilitator, a student volunteer will spend less than five minutes welcoming participants and setting the tone at the beginning of the session, and less than five minutes wrapping up with a brief reflection at the end. No tutoring, teaching, or coaching is involved.

EEC staff will provide all the training volunteers need, so no prior experience is required. Volunteers choose sessions based on their availability and don't need to commit every week. A brief interview, orientation, and advance scheduling are required before volunteers begin.

This is a great opportunity to build leadership and communication skills, earn volunteer service hours, strengthen your resume or college applications, and make a positive impact by encouraging other students to stay accountable and achieve their goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do I have to turn on my camera?
    No.

  2. Do I have to speak?
    No.

  3. Is this tutoring?
    No. Students work independently during the session. There is no tutoring, coaching, or homework assistance.

  4. Can I work on any subject?
    Yes. Bring whatever you'd like to study.

  5. Is it really free?
    Yes.

  6. Can I invite a friend?
    Absolutely!

How to Join

Participation is free. Simply submit an inquiry with “Request Zoom Link” in your message, and we'll send you the session details.

Limited to the first 20 participants per session to support a welcoming learning environment.

References:

Martínez-López, Z., Nouws, S., Villar, E., Mayo, M. E., & Tinajero, C. (2023). Perceived social support and self-regulatedlearning: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 5, 100291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro. 2023.100291

Villar, E., Real-Deus, E., Martínez-López, Z., Mayo, M. E., & Tinajero, C. (2025). Perceived peer support, motivational self-regulation and academic achievement in adolescents. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 95, 1325–1346. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12783

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