Going to college is a formative time in any young person's life. If you're thinking of enrolling in college, or attend one currently, it can be fun to chat to other students online to make new friends and learn about their education.

That's why we've put together this list of online chat rooms, forums, and websites for college students.

1. UCAS Chat to Students

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UCAS is a UK-based charity that provides "information, advice, and admissions services to inspire and facilitate educational progression".

If you plan to go to a university in the UK, the UCAS Chat to Students service is invaluable. Helpful volunteers who currently attend university are available for you to talk to so that you can pose questions about what life is really like at university.

The students are from all walks of life, many of whom have moved to the UK for their education.

2. The Student Room

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The Student Room is a hugely popular forum that covers every aspect of college and life in general. The site even has its own iOS and Android app so that you can easily chat to others on-the-go.

The forum is split into many sections, covering general student life (relationships, finance, and cooking), study help, entertainment, and university and college-specific areas.

Whether you have a question about college or are just looking for like-minded people to chat with, chances are you'll be served well at The Student Room.

3. Discord

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Discord began as a way for gamers to chat but has since expanded to cover all topics under the sun. You can use Discord to talk to other people on a microphone or simply type to your heart's content.

There are hundreds of Discord servers dedicated to students and colleges. You can use a Discord server browser to find the right chat room for you, whether it's discussing a specific college, course, or subject.

Of course, on Discord you aren't just limited to a single server, so you can join as many as you like and chat with students across the globe.

4. College Confidential

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The college experience doesn't just happen while you're there. There's also the college admissions and search process, plus the job hunting afterward. And parents might have their own questions too!

That's why College Confidential is a great forum since it covers all these topics. It's also quite active, so you won't have to wait to hear back from someone.

The forum also has a section dedicated specifically to Ivy League colleges, if you have your sights set high.

5. Reddit

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Reddit is one of the biggest websites in the world. The site is split into different subreddits, which act as individual message boards.

There are ways to search Reddit effectively to find the subreddit of your choice, but /r/college is a great starting place. It has over 350,000 members and is a helpful community to visit if you have any questions or concerns about college.

Don't forget to check out the "Related Subreddits" sidebar when you're there too, since this will direct you to more college-specific pages, including homework help and tips for applying to college.

6. Quora

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Quora is a question-and-answer website. You might have come across it in the past if you've ever Googled a question!

If there's something you want to know the answer to, pop it on Quora and people will do their best to answer. However, you should also search the site---it's been around since 2009, so chances are your query has been discussed before.

Much like Reddit, Quora has its own communities. There are sections to ask questions about college topics, like student life and the admissions process. These are friendly communities that welcome everyone, so don't be shy to dive in.

7. DegreeInfo

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Whatever type of degree you are studying for, whether it's business, nursing, teaching, or anything else, you can discuss it with others at DegreeInfo.

This forum has over 50,000 discussions across over half a million messages and it still is popular to this day. It's very much an old-school message board, but it's simple and works well.

DegreeInfo is especially good if you're learning remotely and aren't experiencing the traditional student life. The distance learning section accounts for nearly 30,000 of the discussions, so you're bound to find support and friends within.

8. Student Edge

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Student Edge is a website that covers all aspects of student life. It covers news, life tips, study advice, job postings, deals, and competitions. It's a one-stop shop for all things needed by a student.

The forum itself is split into popular topics like movies, music, and gaming. Then there are areas specifically for education, including study help and careers. It also caters for those who aren't taking the traditional college route and are instead pursuing other areas of further education.

The site is active and has a relaxed, friendly vibe, meaning you should feel welcome to sign up and jump into any of the existing discussions easily.

9. Your College Website

If you already attend college, you should check out your own college's website or internal network. It's common for a college to have its own private area for its students to chat.

The college might be run using classroom management software like Blackboard and Moodle, which teachers can use to provide virtual learning resources and offer feedback. However, look within and there's usually an active online student community.

If you can't find one, why not suggest it to your college? It might be receptive to the idea of fostering a private area for its students to talk to one another online.

Survive Student Life Using Awesome Apps

There are lots of ways to chat with other college students online. Whether you want the fast-paced action of a chat room or the more considered discussion of a message board, one of the options we've outlined will do the job well.

If you're gearing up to be a college student, or currently are one, don't forget to kit your smartphone out with loads of handy apps to help you survive student life.