What could possibly be worse than studying? Not being able to find a spot to study, of course! The library during midterm week was absolutely packed. Sure, we could attempt to reserve a study room or trudge up and down the stairs of the library roughly 35 times before finding an open spot … or we could find some alternatives. Check out these secrets study spots of Wake:
1. The Post Office
Literally everything you need can be accessed while studying in the post office. You’ve got plenty of tables (and comfy couches, might I add) to get your work done in a place that’s quiet but not TOO quiet. You’ve got Benson right above you if you’re in search of a motivational snack. And best of all, you’ve got your mailbox, which you can easily check every 15 minutes for your package from Free People.
2. The Basement of Your Residence Hall
It’s 2am and you’ve still got some reading to get through. You could do it in your room, but your roommate is asleep. You could go to the library, but that’s a hike. Your solution? The basement. Think about it: who socializes in the basement? No one. Grab your books and head downstairs (or better yet, use the elevator) for a quiet place to bang out the last of your work.
3. Reynolda Hall
This very spacious room, while sometimes used for on campus events, is usually empty. The room has a ton of natural lighting, which not only removes the suffocation of the library, but also helps those of you who tend to lose track of the hours spent studying (in other words, when the sunlight disappears, you know that it might be time to take a break and eat some comfort food). It is affectionately nicknamed “The Room Above the Pit” for a reason: your proximity to food is impeccable. And as an added bonus, if you’re lucky, you’ll hear the faint melodies of the choir or a piano drifting in from around the building, saving you from a complete mental breakdown.
4. Outside
There are always, always, ALWAYS seats outside, even if those seats find themselves beneath a tree or on the grass. Being outside allows you to be just as social as you’d like to be, so you can truly adapt the space to your own personal preferences. Studying outside will not only give you fresh air, but it will also bring you tranquility. Nature has a way of keeping us grounded, reminding us that everything will go to plan – even if the Chem exam you’re studying for won’t. WARNING: The leaves are beginning to change, collegiettes. I guess you could study on the quad in a parka, but unless you want to be “the kid on the quad in a parka,” I’d take advantage of the last few weeks of warmth instead.
5. In Line
Seriously, think about how long you spend waiting for your salad in Benson. These precious minutes don’t have to go wasted! Keep notecards in your bag or on your phone that you can quickly pull out and look over. This is studying that doesn’t even feel like studying, which makes the learning come naturally.
With some creativity, anything – even studying for exams at Work Forest – can be made possible.