Hey there, first-years! Hopefully you made it through midterm week and have learned–and now understand–it’s alternate title. Considering the amount of time you will spend studying over the next five years, it’s great to have a variety of places in mind that you can count on as study spots: staring at your own desk or other people in a library can get old very quickly. Here are five places that are great for hitting the books on campus.
Rod Coutts Hall (RCH), Empty Classrooms
RCH is composed entirely of lecture halls. Although they receive heavy use during the day, many are free during the afternoon and evening hours. For many people, the feeling of being in a classroom lends itself to more academic tasks, and helps with concentration and studying. Classrooms also tend to be quiet, as people rarely choose an empty classroom as the location anything social. If you’re bold, venture to the cell signal-less void which is the bottom floor (FOR SCIENCE!).
Residence Common Lounges
All residences on campus have common lounge space, which tend to be under-used; it usually doesn’t take much looking to find an empty one. They’re also great for group work, plus the fact that you’re still close to home for food, rest, or anything else you might do to fill your study break time.
Student Life Centre (SLC), Upper Level
The upper level of the SLC is filled with large tables which are great for working. The SLC has everything you’d need for extended study sessions, and the bigger space makes it easy to work in groups. It does get a bit busy during peak hours (lunch and dinner), but put in some headphones and you’ll be fine. There are also private rooms you can book out at the TurnKey Desk.
Tatham Centre (TC), Interview Rooms
When interview rooms are not being used for their intended purpose, the Tatham Centre interview rooms can be booked out on a first come, first serve basis by exchanging your WatCard for a key at the front desk. If you’re looking for some serious silence, this is a great place to go. TC also has a cafe with acceptable hours, and is connected to the South Campus Hall (SCH) by underground tunnel for easy Timmy’s runs.
Environment 3 (ENV3), 4th Floor
The new environment building has a great study spot on the northwest corner of the 4th floor. There are a few couches and a decent amount of bar-style seating. There are even a few private study rooms if you can catch one of them. There’s lots of sunlight during the day, which is nice in the colder months. Plus the William’s on the first floor makes coffee and food runs a breeze.
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