let me tell you a brutal truth
sometimes the journey will be lonely
if you can't go thru this phase
it will be harder for you in the future

even when you went into industry u will realise that everyone's still doing their own thing
except when it's a project and there's money involved, everyone will come together again
but there's exception la

if you noticed, best artists out there are usually lone wolf
they are in their own head and game

anyway good luck in finding the study buddy
i never had that but it makes me stronger and more self-disciplined in creating more and more amazing works! if you feel that you're hitting bricks, rest and recharge, then push again!