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The 4 Best Beaches to Relax and Study

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USC (AU) chapter.

Going to the University of the Sunshine Coast is one of the best decisions I made. Not only is the uni amazing (and full of kangaroos!) but there’s so many incredible places you can go that are only a short drive or bus ride away.

Mooloolaba Beach by Richelle Dinte from RD Photography.
 
As exams approach and assignments begin to pile up, it’s time to retreat somewhere to relax – and of course study – and there’s so many wonderful places on the Sunshine Coast you can do that.
 
The Sunshine Coast is well renowned for its beautiful beaches and Mooloolaba beach is no different. Though it is a hugely popular tourist destination, it’s always easy to find a quiet spot on the sand to lay down your towel and crack out your textbook.
 
If you’re not a fan of studying in the sun, there’s still plenty of shady spots along the waterfront where you can still enjoy the ocean air and fabulous views.
 
If you live in Caloundra, Kings Beach is a great spot and is also big on attracting tourists. But if you’d rather a quiet spot during the week try Dickey Beach or Currimundi.
 
One of the best parts of studying at the beach is that you can jump in the ocean afterwards and enjoy a swim (in between the flags of course!) which is amazing on a hot sunny day.
 
Mooloolaba Beach by Richelle Dinte from RD Photography.
 
If swimming isn’t your thing, you can always go for a relaxing walk along the shore or go hunting for seashells. Then when you’re feeling hungry or thirsty, there’s plenty of cafes and food outlets just across the road you can wander over to.
 
It’s very easy to get to the beach. You can either drive yourself or catch the bus from a number of different places. So why not soak in some sun as well as some facts?
 
Check out more pics by RD Photography here!

 

Jasmin Maastricht is a third year Journalism student at USC, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Her Campus chapter at USC, as well as being one of the 2013 USC Student Mentor's, freelancing for online publication WeekendNotes and interning for Australia's number one online fashion store, Fashionfile. Her passion is Journalism but besides that, Jasmin has always had a strong interest in fashion and entertainment, completing six weeks of work experience with Noosa 101.3fm Community Radio Station and has had the amazing opportunity of working with Australia's number one teenage lifestyle magazines, DOLLY in April 2011 and again in April 2013 and Girlfriend in February, 2013. She has also scored herself internships with the Sunshine Coast's local newspaper, the Sunshine Coast Daily and with Caboolture News. She has been working with both papers eight months now. She has previously worked with Darby Radcliff with the Her Campus Ole Miss chapter while on exchange in Mississippi as well as working with the M s Observer magazine and has never looked back. Email Jasmin at jasminmaastricht@hercampus.com for any questions or getting involved at Her Campus USC or contact her via social media. HCXO!