In continuing with the theme of the last blog, I will now focus solely on the best places to study on campus!

It is time for me to confess yet another terrible study habit – I cannot study in libraries. I know, that was even hard for me to type out; but it is the sad truth. I just do not feel comfortable in them. I only go to retrieve beloved books for research purposes or to meet up with groups. But thankfully not all are like me, and friends have helped me compile a list of the best places to study on Campus.

Our campus holds an abundance of secluded desks and comfortable nooks to study in, so I can only cover a few popular areas. Hopefully this will help you out in finding a perfect spot to settle down into during exam season hibernation.

1. The best and most obvious choice is our dear frenemy Robarts; it is an excellent place to hunker down. Robarts has many levels to choose from, some windowless and others looking out onto the campus. There are also plenty of food options within the building and near it. The best thing about Robarts is that you can stay overnight during key periods of the school year.

2. The University College library is a personal love of mine; I mean, that is, when I choose to stay at school to study. I find that Laidlaw’s large windows and spacious desks are a great place to work. I’ve also found that it is never very crowded and you can always find a good spot.

3. The Victoria College library E .J. Pratt has a great basement to work in. The large windows give you a great view of the outside world while you work. If you are the type to get easily depressed by secluded desk areas, then this is the place for you.

4. Another personal favourite of mine is the East Hall inside University College. The hall is spacious and beautiful and it always makes me feel like I’m working hard. It is just way too grand to be a lazy student in. Just make sure there are no events going on in the hall when you are headed down to study.

5. Sidney Smith, a classic spot and in the perfect area on campus. Sid Smith has a lot of options for food inside as well as food trucks located outside. It also provides you with a space to meet up with study groups because you can talk without being shushed. Beware though: space is limited and it’s often hard to find yourself a spot.

6. Hart House is another popular place to go to. It also gives you the option of having conversation and it has food options within the building. Most importantly, there is a gym downstairs for you to refresh your mind with a quick lap or two. Another great option for someone not interested in super quite study spaces.

7. If you’re a PCJ student – there is always our good old PCJ lounge! If you need to get some studying done, you can always hang out there. It is usually pretty quiet, and if not, you can always courteously ask your fellow PCJers to lower the volume a bit. Also we now have a kettle, thanks to student collaboration on getting that set up, so see you in there!

8. And last but not least, if you are a commuter who likes to get in and out of campus as fast as possible (like me), you should study at home in your room. If you are lucky enough to have a space of your own to work in, create some DO NOT DISTURB signs and get to work.

These are just a very tiny portion of the study spots our campus has to offer; so I would highly advise checking out some famous spots to figure out if they are right for you. If you are looking for a library or other place to study; search up where it is and its hours of operation.

The most important thing to remember is, in the end it’s not where you study but how well you study (refer to last blog for tips).