r/college is a subreddit with 2.9M members. The community frequently discusses college, hate, struggling, job search, and part time job, and they frequently recommend/review flashcard app, college backpack, and note-taking app, and the most common flair used is academic life, finances/financial aid, north america, and emotional health/coping/adulting.
The subreddit for discussion related to college and collegiate life.
Popular Topics in r/college
#1
College
5 posts
#2
Hate
5 posts
#3
Struggling
4 posts
#4
Job Search
2 posts
#5
Part Time Job
2 posts
#6
Funding
2 posts
#7
Worst
2 posts
#8
Internship
1 post
#9
Major Selection
1 post
Products Discussed in r/college
Flashcard App
23 reviews
#1
Quizlet
3.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Anki
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Flashka
4.0★ from 2 reviews
College Backpack
21 reviews
#1
The North Face
4.8★ from 6 reviews
#2
North Face
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Under Armour
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Note-taking App
15 reviews
#1
GoodNotes
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
OneNote
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Obsidian
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/college
#1
Academic Life
: "Should I change a course to a withdrawal?"
4 posts
#2
Finances/financial aid
: "Im broke as fuck but my tuition is paid off"
1 post
#3
North America
: "Being the only person of colour in a university club made me notice just how much micro racism can happen in everyday interactions."
1 post
#4
Emotional health/coping/adulting
: "How do I manage"
1 post
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+37k members(1.3%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026