Studying Hot Spots // by Monica

In the spirit of dead week and finals, I thought it may be helpful to share my top 5 study places on campus…

5. Your room

Pro: No planning ahead or moving your laptop, notes, or 20 lb. books required, and comes complete with desk.

Con: My bed, which is only 2 feet away, looks more and more comfortable with every page I study… Studying here is really only good for an hour at a time before napping kicks in.

4. A friend/teammate’s room

This year, I tend to venture to Cassie’s room (i.e. upstairs) for a change of scenery. Studying with someone definitely cuts out the naptime, and can help you focus

Con: Our study breaks occur every 5 minutes, and often last longer that the studying themselves. What can I say, YouTube videos + Cassie = way more fun than studying

3. An off campus study spot, such as a coffee shop

Pro: One word- caffeine. No problem focusing here

Con: One word-caffeine. Good luck getting sleep tonight

2. The library of whatever subject you’re studying (ex: for chemistry, try venturing to Swain Chem Library… Have a public policy paper to finish? Head over to the Law Library!)

Pro: If you were ever that kid who thought sleeping with your history book under your pillow somehow caused osmosis to move all the info from the book into your head for an upcoming exam, think of this study place as an updated version of that.

Con: Getting a table at any library on campus during dead/finals week is a near impossible feat.

1. The Mausoleum!!!

Pro: What better way to get the thinking flowing that spending some quality time with our school’s founders? I mean, it is “dead” week, isn’t it?

Con: Zombies, everywhere.