Study together on campus
More study spaces are opened during the exam periods. You can find all locations and opening times below as soon as they are available.
Labo B.007 (Jette)
5/8 - 6/9
Every day from 9AM - 9PM
Mandatory to reserve your spot
Brik study spaces
You can find a lot of other study spaces in Brussels.
Check the overview
Studying together online
You can create a mass study event @ home in different ways. If you want to create a channel and keep in touch with your fellow students, you can use Microsoft Teams. You can communicate with a group of people and collaborate via your browser, desktop app or the mobile app. With your VUB account you have unlimited access to Teams. Here's guide to install Microsoft Teams.
The best way to keep in touch is by creating a new chat. You can chat with as many fellow students as you like. Everyone can choose to turn his/her camera/mic on or off. How to start a chat session in Teams.
Don't forget that these sessions are for studying. Agree on some ground rules before you start. Try to synchronize your study schedule so you can start at the same time everyday and, most importantly, that you can take a breaks at the same time. This way you create a digital study room without to much diversion.
f you see it bigger, you can also opt for a TEAM site. Here you can also share documents, collaborate,… Here's how you apply for a TEAMS site.
Study tips
Useful apps
Study Guidance has tested some apps that can help you study and maintain good mental health during the exam period. This collection is just the tip of the iceberg, but already a good start for those looking for extra support in a relaxing way.
Studying
- Brainscape - Make your own flash cards.
- Quizlet - Test yourself with fun games.
- Forest - Improve your focus
- Mindful Browsing - Be aware of your screen time
- Exam Countdown - Count down to the end of the exams
- Evernote - all your notes in one app.
- Alarmy - Stop snoozing.
Well-being
- Headspace - Mindfulness and meditation, with or without guidance.
- Insight Timer -A huge variety of meditation techniques as podcasts and online courses.
- Mindshift CBT - Helps with anxiety and teaches you to be relaxed and present.
- Sleeptown - Build a fictional city in your sleep
Language
- Duolingo - Learn a language through daily sessions and fun tests.
- Netflix Language Learning - Watch your favourite show with bilingual subtitles and a dictionary.