Question 1

What is Study Rat?

Accepted Answer

Study Rat is a collaborative learning platform that connects students from universities across Canada. Students can join study groups, share academic resources, ask questions, and collaborate with classmates to enhance their learning experience.

Question 2

How do I join a study group?

Accepted Answer

Simply navigate to your school's page, find the course you're taking, and browse available study groups. You can join public groups instantly or request to join private groups.

Question 3

What types of resources can I share?

Accepted Answer

You can share various academic materials including lecture notes, practice exams, study guides, presentation slides, videos, audio recordings, and other educational content that helps with learning.

Question 4

Is Study Rat free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Study Rat is free for all students. Our platform is designed to make collaborative learning accessible to everyone in the academic community.

Question 5

Which universities are supported?

Accepted Answer

We support major Canadian universities including University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, York University, McGill University, UBC, and many others. We're continuously expanding to serve more institutions.

Question 6

How do I upload study materials?

Accepted Answer

Once you join a study group or course page, you can easily upload files by clicking the 'Share Resource' button. We support documents, images, videos, audio files, and other educational materials up to 100MB.

Question 7

Can I study with students from other universities?

Accepted Answer

While Study Rat is organized by university and course for better relevance, you can participate in general study groups and discussions that welcome students from multiple institutions.

Question 8

Is my personal information secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Study Rat takes privacy seriously. We follow PIPEDA compliance for Canadian users and implement strong security measures to protect your data. You control what information you share with other students.