We all have those nights where we have an assignment deadline at midnight, or maybe a big exam in the morning, and need to find the perfect spot to study. However, despite spanning two floors, the library can be packed sometimes, and way too loud for some to concentrate on their work. Here are some of the spots besides the library that I find myself studying in.
First floor of the Student Union – one of my favorite places to study at night is in the green booth on the first floor of the student union. Normally after dinner time, the student union is not very packed and noisy, making it the perfect spot to grab at table with some friends and lock in on that assignment you have. The Student Union is open 24 hours for most days of the semester, so there is no limit on how much studying you can do (though I do not recommend pulling an all nighter). There is also the perk of having the late night refueling station right there in case you get hungry and need to take a study break. Finally, these booth are super comfortable and some of them have outlets for your laptops, iPads or phones.
The dorm study rooms – while this one might seem obvious, I feel that it is overlooked by a lot of people. All the dorms across campus have study rooms on each floor, and these were places the I requested to do my homework, especially when I was in speech class and needed to go over a speech I had to give in the morning. These rooms provided a more private area than the student union or library to be able to study, which comes in handy when you’re practicing for a presentation and need a place to concentrate. The study rooms in the student village even got brand new couches and tables last semester, making it an even better study experience when you need to practice your next presentation.
The Student Leadership Suite (SLS) – Located on the second floor of the student union this is the perfect study space for people during the day and during finals week. The Student Government Association (SGA) provides free coffee and candy to students in the SLS, perfect for a quick snack or caffeine break while you are studying. The suite also has comfy couches and white board tables that can be really helpful when trying to solve math and physics problems. While the suite does close at 8 pm, it is open late during finals week, where the SGA provides free food and energy drinks nightly during as a part of their late night study sessions. It’s the perfect place to study and make sure you stay energized during your daytime studies and finals week.
These are just some of my favorite study spots on campus, and I hope they come in handy whenever you are studying for your next big exam. Let me know if there are any other spots on campus that you love to study at!
