It's 1 AM on a weekday, and your desk has been taken over by notes, textbooks, and papers. This is a reality for many students as the school year intensifies. Somehow, the lonely process of studying and homework can be made a little easier by watching someone else study with you.

"Study With Me" videos have become a comforting corner of YouTube. Aesthetic desk setups and calming music along with someone else working gives a sense of quiet motivation that thousands of students seek out every year. If you're looking to check out this genre of videos or want some study motivation, here are five creators who can make your study session feel more peaceful and productive.

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1. MerveStudyCorner

Vibe: Calm & simple

Length: Several hours

Background noises: Varies between videos

Merve is a student in Scotland. Her study with me videos range from 3 hours to 12 hours, and you can choose from a variety of durations to match your study session perfectly. Each video has 10-minute breaks and calming background noises. They're simple, comforting, and always a go-to for casual or calm study sessions.

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2. Studyquill

Vibe: Chatty & informative

Length: ~5 - 20 minutes

Background noises: None

If you're looking for study tips or productivity tips, Jasmine is a UCLA grad student who has all sorts of videos for just that. Her study with me videos aren't just there to keep you company—they show her notetaking setups, study routines, and helpful tips. Her videos give me a lot of motivation on the days that I really don't feel like studying, and they're incredibly helpful and informative when it comes to note-taking and studying.

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3. TheStrive Studies

Vibe: Varies between videos

Length: Several hours & pomodoro

Background noises: Instrumental or none

TheStrive Studies sets herself apart with real-time study with me videos that are productive yet relatable. These videos are diverse, letting you choose from music or no music and different break intervals. There are videos with different settings, such as the library or late at night, for whichever mood you are in at the time. Timers and the Pomodoro Method are used in each, allowing you to choose from either 50-minute study sessions with 10-minute breaks or 25-minute study sessions with 5-minute breaks.

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4. Thomas Frank

Vibe: Productive & calm

Length: Up to 1 hour & pomodoro

Background noises: None

If you're looking for videos for longer study blocks and other productivity videos, Thomas Frank has you covered. Although less aesthetically pleasing and often placing you in a library-type setting, these videos are more structured and educational, a format that some people might prefer. I also enjoy his other videos for productivity tips, how to change your mindset, and how to study effectively.

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5. Celine

Vibe: Varies between videos

Length: Several hours & pomodoro

Background noises: Varies between videos

Those looking for a cozy studying ambience should check out Celine's channel. She makes study with me videos that are themed, aesthetically pleasing, and minimalistic. Whether you want coffee shop ambience, a rainy forest, or autumn vibes, her videos have it all. Certain videos have music, others do not—so just take a look at her page and find what you're looking for!

Study With Me

No matter what creator you choose to study with, seeing someone else focus while you work can help motivate you and keep you productive throughout your study session. Seeing another person often helps keep you accountable, tricking your brain into staying on task. Desk setup, lighting, and background noises also affect mood and concentration, so it's important to keep your workspace organized in a way that motivates you!

Next time you sit down to study or do your homework, queue up a video from one of these creators. Sometimes, you just need the company of someone quietly working besides you to help you finish your work.