X Marks the Study Spot

 Hidden Spots on Campus

By: Team I

Want to learn about some of the best hidden spots on campus? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place! No matter where you live on campus, we’re certain you can find somewhere new to go!  

Westgate Cafe Area

If you live on the west side of campus, you might prefer to go to Westgate to study! The cafe area, which includes a small Panera and has tables and glass walls with great views. It’s a great place for those who like to study with some background noise. If you get hungry while studying, the tables are right by Panera, so you can quickly recharge! Another plus of studying in Westgate is that it’s close to most professors’ and TAs’ office hours for Information Sciences and Technology (IST) or Computer Science (CMPSC) classes, so you can conveniently get help on homework or have any questions answered quickly!

Harry Potter Room

Wanna feel like a true scholar? Try studying in the Paterno Family Humanities Reading Room, better known as the Harry Potter room! As a designated silent study area, you can focus amid the room’s classy long tables, wooden chairs, and green desk lamps. Surround yourself in wall-lined bookshelves to absorb the productivity vibe. Or, if you’d rather take advantage of the peace and quiet for a nap, you can always snooze on a couch in the center of the room!

HUB Library

Wait, the HUB has a library? It sure does! (And it’s a designated silent study area too!) When entering the HUB from Pollock Road, turn right at the top of the stairs. Passing through the doors at the end of Art Alley is like crossing into another dimension. The bustling noises of the HUB are no more as you print a document or get some work done in the HUB Library. If you ever need to grab a quick meal, food is just a couple steps away in the food court!

Childhood’s Gate

College comes with a lot of responsibilities, but Childhood’s Gate at the Arboretum grants you a quick break from the stress of adulthood. Relax on a giant caterpillar or play some funky-looking metallophones as you unwind and reminisce on the simple moments of childhood.

Media and Tech Support Services (MTSS)

Everyone knows the east side of campus has the first-year residence halls and the Creamery, but it’s also where you’ll find Wagner Annex, home of Media and Tech Support Services (MTSS)! For the low price of zero dollars, you can borrow almost any tech device you can think of: laptops, projectors, tripods, adapters, you name it! My favorite resource is their fleet of iPad Pros, which all come with the new Apple Pencil! Loan periods have a maximum length of 20 days, so if you’re willing to visit MTSS that often, you can theoretically borrow a device for an entire semester!

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