The KBK Success Center. Never heard of it? I’ve found that a lot of students haven’t. It’s actually tucked into a corner of the union on the second floor. The entrance is relatively hidden (so you might want to use the union map to find it), but this is all the better for you, because most students don’t know it’s there. It’s nice and quiet and not overly crowded.
The second floor of Curl. Not many people go up to the top floor of Curl Market, but there are tons of rooms with plenty of study space for you to get your work done (and go downstairs and get a snack whenever you want). As a bonus, the walls are glass, so you get a nice view, too.
The Kuhn Honors & Scholars house. If you’re an honors or scholars student, there’s a full building for you. I’ve actually never used it, but I know that you can rent out quiet study rooms for yourself.
Empty Classrooms. A couple weeks ago, one of my English classes was cancelled, but I still went so I would have a quiet place to work. Let me tell you, that was a GREAT decision. Being in a classroom got me in a productive mindset, and I didn’t get tired or bored after five minutes. It was really peaceful and I got a lot done.
Knowlton Hall. Probably the most beautiful building on campus. Inside Knowlton is a ton of space, quiet corners, study areas, and benches. Of course, there’s the rooftop garden to get some fresh hair and sunshine while studying, but my personal favorite place to relax and study is the tiny outdoor nook on the south side of the building (see picture below). It’s beautiful, it’s secluded, and it’s not used by too many people.
Overall, it’s best to find “your spot,” just a place on campus that nobody knows about and that makes you feel productive and focused. There are 593 buildings on our campus. That’s absolutely insane. Explore the different buildings and find which ones have cozy spots or beautiful scenery. Going to the library is not a revolutionary idea, and thus, half the student body tries to go there. Get creative with it. I know for sure that that I haven’t even covered 1% of the best study spots in this post, but I have a couple more years to find some more.