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March 01, 2006
Best Study Locations - Winter
I attended what I would describe as a small-to-medium size high school (my graduating class had about 150) in a tiny-to-small Pittsburgh river town. The locations where I could study or do homework were limited. Basically, it was my bedroom, a friend’s house, or a rare trip to our town’s bookshelf (yes, when the library was functional, it was a bookshelf).
When I moved on to college, my bedroom was not only my bedroom, a friend’s room was usually two friends’ room, the bookshelf was actually moving walls of books, and my school was no longer one building but dozens. Needless to say, I had more study space options and I needed to find a location that felt comfortable.
During my first year, I tried to find the best places relax, rest, and review for an upcoming exam. Here is a list of my top 5 study spots in no particular order-
Yost Lobby
Warm. This choice was more convenient than any of the other ones for me. As an undergrad, I worked in Yost and I was a math major, so most of my classes were in Yost. While there are only 6-8 chairs in the lobby, they are all near the heater. So on those cold Cleveland days, you stay warm while reading or watching all the people walk in front of the Michaelson-Morley Fountain.
Tomlinson Gallery
Busy. This spot is not really advertised as a study location, probably because it isn’t very quiet through most of the day; but before and after lunch, this is a nice place to get away. I think my first trip to the Gallery was after not being able to find a seat in the cafeteria.
Guilford Parlor
Home. One semester I had a break before my French class started but not enough time to go back to my room. I found the Guilford Parlor when poking around inside of the big yellow house. The room is sometimes off-limits due to functions the Department of Modern Languages and Literature holds, but the plush, living-room setting reminded me of home. If it’s warm out, try the rocking chairs on the front porch.
University Hospital Atrium
Refreshing. I chose this spot because it allowed me to experience some life off-campus, but was only next door. The Atrium is located behind the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and near the hospital cafeteria. There are a lot of people and noise, but UH does sell Coke products for those not partial to Pepsi or want something different.
Crawford-SAGES Café
New. The SAGES Café was only in the planning stages during my final semesters, so I didn’t get to use the space as a study spot; but I often see students at the tables reading or computing. When I am in there waiting for my coffee I like to spy on the SAGES seminars. It’s kinda fun.
What are some of your favorites?
Posted by clk13 at March 1, 2006 09:15 AM
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