Helping college students succeed.
We create practical, psychology-informed programs, resources, and opportunities that help college students move forward.
Our flagship program, Study Buddies, gives students structured time to get started, stay focused, and make progress alongside peers.
The challenge
Sometimes knowing what to do isn’t the hard part.
College students can know what they need to do and still have trouble getting started, staying focused, or following through.
That gap can show up in all kinds of students. It isn’t a question of ability. College life simply asks students to manage a lot on their own.
We’re supporting students in those everyday moments so that they can succeed.
- Get started
- Focus
- Make progress
Our flagship program
Meet Study Buddies.
Study Buddies is structured peer co-working for college students.
Students bring their own coursework, work independently while other students do the same nearby, and use a simple check-in and check-out structure.
It’s different from tutoring, study hall, therapy, or a group project. It’s a focused time of getting work done while also connecting with other students.
A little structure can go a long way.
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Check In
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Focus Together
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Check Out
Designed to complement the support students already receive.
- Counseling
- Academic Coaching
- Tutoring
- Advising
- Disability & Accessibility Services
- Peer Mentoring
- Study Buddies
Study Buddies is designed to sit alongside existing resources rather than replace them.
For universities
Add a structured peer layer to your student support ecosystem.
We provide the scalable infrastructure for students to show up, work alongside peers, and make progress.
For UniversitiesFor students
Need a place to lock in?
Get stuff done, stay accountable, and meet study buddies.
For StudentsAbout us
Practical support, informed by psychology and higher education.
Through The Waters was founded by professionals with experience in psychology, teaching, technology, and higher education.
We create student-centered programs and resources that are practical enough to use in real college life and flexible enough to fit within existing university systems.
Our work starts with listening: to students, to campus leaders, and to the people already supporting students every day.
Student opportunities
Built with college students, for college students.
College students are a crucial part of how our organization grows.
Our interns contribute to areas such as Study Buddies facilitation, content creation, user testing, communications, branding, research, and other student success projects.
It’s an opportunity to gain real-world experience while helping shape programs designed for students.
Resources
Practical tools for college life.
Explore resources on topics such as getting started, staying focused, student well-being, connection, and navigating college life.
Interested in bringing Study Buddies to your campus?
We’d love to learn more about your students, your existing support system, and whether Study Buddies might be a fit.