Scan Magazine, Issue 110, March 2018

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Scan Magazine  |  Education Feature  |  Restudy

Like Netflix for studying Danish school children are nowadays facing more pressure, and many are dealing with stress and struggling with exam anxiety. Because of this, many students and parents are seeking help outside of the school system, often at great expense. Enter Restudy, an online learning platform for students, with more than 2,000 videos in 23 different subjects. By Heidi Kokborg  |  Press photos

Restudy is like Netflix for studying and education. The online platform has more than 2,000 videos in 23 subjects, so whether you need help with math, French, Danish, or chemistry, Restudy is the place to go. The platform is for students from seventh grade all the way through all three high school years. “We wanted to develop a platform with high-quality classes that were available 24 hours a day, so that students could study anytime, anywhere,” says Søren Vandel, co-founder and CEO. “Because of all the pressure many Danish students are facing today, more and more choose 30  |  Issue 110  |  March 2018

to seek outside help, which can often be a costly affair. Restudy is affordable, and we have some of the best teachers in Denmark.”

Calm the nerves before the big day Exam anxiety has been a thing for as long as exams have existed, but the problem is increasing. “We have every possible exam situation on video, so students can see what it’s like to sit exams. Often times, it is not knowing what to expect at the exam that makes people nervous, but with our videos they can see all possible exam situations, so they know what they are walking into,” Vandel explains. “An-

other reason why students fear exams is because they don’t feel prepared, which we can also help with as we have videos about every subject.” But that is not all Restudy has to offer. Because of the rising pressure, more students than ever go to see therapists due to anxiety and stress around exams. Restudy works closely with renowned exam therapist Anna Stelvig from Studymind, who helps the students with their anxiety and stress issues. Sometimes, however, you need more than just watching a video – no matter how great that video is. That is where the Restudy community steps in. In the community, you can chat with fellow Restudy students about all studyrelated questions, be it a tricky chemistry assignment or just to connect with others who are also struggling with anxiety before an exam.


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