The Best Places to Study at the University of Maine
Apparently you're expected to take time from all the stuff going on at
college to study. Unless your roommate is completely silent, you have sworn
off IM and your neighbors are absent, you’re going to have a difficult time
getting actual studying done in your own room. As a result, you will have
to seek out alternative study spots, and there are some good ones. When the
studying just ain’t happening, the Daily
Jolt’s QuadRiot is a great source of procrastination because sometimes
you need to go away to come back. In the mean time here are some great places
to cram!
- Floor Study Room:
Got serious work to do? Try your floor's study room. No windows to gaze
out of, no IM profiles to check, no ringing phones, and no TV. It's not
fun in there, but believe in it, you'll get your work done. The one risk
is that you will slip back into your room.
- The Library: Wait really? People
study in the library? YES , especially when the Folger
Library is right at your fingertips! There are group study rooms
if you want to work with friends or quiet corners for shhhh time. If you’re
prone to socializing or have trouble focusing with lots of people this
may not be the place for you, Mr. or Ms. Popular.
- Singles Room: There are many singles rooms spread around
campus. Chances are you will make a lot of friends your first year, a
lot of which will have different schedules from you. If you have a particularly
annoying roommate or are not able to study in your room, go to a friend's
single and try to study there.
- The Quad: The quad is a great place to find a lovely
little grass spot to plot down on and read. Not the most productive spot
on campus, but maybe the most enjoyable way to study. You won't feel like
you're wasting a gorgeous day sitting inside studying. Bring a blanket
and you can enjoy a nice spring day and study at the same time. Just watch
out for the Frisbees.
- Writing Center: The Writing
Center has a lot of benefits and in the end you’ll probably write your
paper really good. Did that sentence look right to you? If so, you may
need to visit the writing center for a little help. Of course, even the
best writers can always use improvement.
- Oakes Room
Café:
Located in library and equipped with the ingredients necessary to study:
caffeine and free wireless.