Final exams may be over, but that doesn’t mean everyone is heading for a break. As summer begins, many students are juggling additional classes or picking up new skills with the need for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. If you’re one of them, consider using Claude AI by Anthropic to help balance your time this summer.
Claude, available with your Northeastern account, can help you organize notes and draft outlines, break down challenging topics into digestible material, and more to help you work more efficiently. Claude for Education includes Learning mode, which is a set of education-specific features, such as project templates, designed to help students learn. Plus, Anthropic won’t use any of your input to train Claude or its models.
Discover how Claude can help, so you also have time to enjoy some summer fun.
Get started with Claude Study Projects
Claude provides several Project templates that specialize in specific student tasks, from research papers to job searches. Claude’s Study Project template creates a separate space from your other Claude chats where it remembers your subject material, your common questions, and past prompts and interactions. This makes things simpler because you won’t need to repeat prompts for Claude or upload multiple versions of the same information.
To begin, open Claude, select “New Project,” or choose the “Study Project” template. Upload your syllabus, lecture notes, or any other material you may find helpful, and Claude will adjust its guidance specifically to your skill level.
The Study Project template comes with pre-designed instructions that optimize Claude for academic support. These instructions prompt Claude to ask clarifying questions to help you master certain concepts. They also provide step-by-step explanations for complex problems and generate study materials tailored to your course content. You can also customize the project instructions by editing them to specify your learning style to ensure Claude provides you with the most relevant support for your coursework.
Customize your learning
Claude doesn’t just provide answers—it guides your academic journey with thoughtful explanations and follow-up questions. For example, ask Claude to create custom practice questions based on your lecture notes to test your understanding before exams, or have it explain complex concepts using analogies tailored to your interests. Rather than simply completing assignments, work with Claude to deepen your understanding of complex topics, building knowledge that serves you beyond the current course.
Stay cool under pressure
Summer classes can be demanding, especially while balancing condensed coursework with non-academic activities and free time. Thankfully, Claude provides 24/7 support that adapts to your schedule and enables you to maximize study time and the desire for summer fun. Whether you’re at the beach, a summer job, or studying at midnight, Claude offers reliable, intuitive, and strategic guidance so you can make the most of your time in the classroom, and the sun.