2008 Woodie Awards
Top places to study for finals on, near campus
Miranda Scorver
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Issue date: 4/21/08 Section: Lifestyles
Finals are a week away and most people just want a quiet place to try and cram all of the information needed to make a descent grade. The most obvious place is the library, but this does not work for everyone.
Some people cannot stand the fact that the library is so quiet. If they are anything like me, after about thirty minutes of reading the words start to run together and your mind starts to wander. People say that this can be eased by listening to soothing music. Though it might not be "your thing" on an everyday basis, music without words works best. So, feel free to turn down the One Republic and crank the Miles Davis
while studying for your final exams.
If a student if on the main campus, they could also try studying in the Student Center. It is a little more energetic than the library and has a few extra amenities, such as The Daily Grind (coffee is a necessity to some when studying subjects that do not interest them). The downside is that people know they do not have to be quiet in the Student Center. This could be a problem for people who are distracted easily.
If a student chooses to study in the student center, they are close to The Market, the campus bookstore and Southpaw Services. So, if hunger is calling your name, the need for a boost of energy way too apparent or forgot to pick up some extra note cards, just what you need is less than four minutes away.
Another good place to finally crack the seal on that textbook that got ignored all semester is the study rooms located in the housing offices of each dormitory. These are quiet little rooms where classmates can gather and have small study sessions. The best thing about these is they are in walking distance from the bothersome roommate that may not be taking finals as seriously as they should.
One might also want to look into checking out the local coffee houses. Luckily, several surround the main campus, and there a new Starbuck's was built a few months ago on Government Street, not too far from the Springhill Avenue campus. It is easier to gather a few friends and get together at a coffee shop, Dr Java's for example, and grab a table, as opposed to asking them to meet up at the library, which prefers you do not eat there. At coffee houses, an individual has the luxury of having beverages and snacks there. Also, many of them have free wireless internet so do not forget to bring a laptop.
Finally, my personal favorite is one's very own bedroom. In the privacy of your own home you can be as comfortable as you like. You can wear your pajamas, lie in your own bed, sit in your favorite chair and use your own computer. There are, however, a few downfalls to this. Mainly, being that it is very easy to get distracted at home; can you say television, Internet and unexpected visitors?
Some people cannot stand the fact that the library is so quiet. If they are anything like me, after about thirty minutes of reading the words start to run together and your mind starts to wander. People say that this can be eased by listening to soothing music. Though it might not be "your thing" on an everyday basis, music without words works best. So, feel free to turn down the One Republic and crank the Miles Davis
while studying for your final exams.
If a student if on the main campus, they could also try studying in the Student Center. It is a little more energetic than the library and has a few extra amenities, such as The Daily Grind (coffee is a necessity to some when studying subjects that do not interest them). The downside is that people know they do not have to be quiet in the Student Center. This could be a problem for people who are distracted easily.
If a student chooses to study in the student center, they are close to The Market, the campus bookstore and Southpaw Services. So, if hunger is calling your name, the need for a boost of energy way too apparent or forgot to pick up some extra note cards, just what you need is less than four minutes away.
Another good place to finally crack the seal on that textbook that got ignored all semester is the study rooms located in the housing offices of each dormitory. These are quiet little rooms where classmates can gather and have small study sessions. The best thing about these is they are in walking distance from the bothersome roommate that may not be taking finals as seriously as they should.
One might also want to look into checking out the local coffee houses. Luckily, several surround the main campus, and there a new Starbuck's was built a few months ago on Government Street, not too far from the Springhill Avenue campus. It is easier to gather a few friends and get together at a coffee shop, Dr Java's for example, and grab a table, as opposed to asking them to meet up at the library, which prefers you do not eat there. At coffee houses, an individual has the luxury of having beverages and snacks there. Also, many of them have free wireless internet so do not forget to bring a laptop.
Finally, my personal favorite is one's very own bedroom. In the privacy of your own home you can be as comfortable as you like. You can wear your pajamas, lie in your own bed, sit in your favorite chair and use your own computer. There are, however, a few downfalls to this. Mainly, being that it is very easy to get distracted at home; can you say television, Internet and unexpected visitors?
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