Secret Study Spots
During dead week and finals week, the library can be packed with students doing last minute studying and it can be difficult to find a space to focus.
Utah State University’s campus has many different places one can seek out to study. Here are some locations students say are their go-to study spots.
A building that has some unique spaces to hit the books is Huntsman Hall. One student that spends many of his days studying is Josh Salisbury, a biochemistry major. He enjoys using Huntsman Hall.
“I like to go to the fourth floor by the patio. It is pretty nice and there is usually not a lot of people there. It also has a ton of natural light,” Salisbury said.
Huntsman Hall has many different couch spaces to study on. Along with the couches there are 60 group study rooms that students can use.
The engineering building also has a variety of places to study in. Utah State University Student Association President Michael Scott Peters said he enjoys to study on the third floor of the engineering building.
“These spots are nice because they allow you to study into the early hours of the morning without much interruption,” Peters said.
The Engineering building is also late night study friendly because its classrooms stay open for students to study in.
Rilee Scoresby The basement of the library has more than what meets they eye; with plenty of study desks and books.
For students who need to print or use a computer while studying, there are several computer labs around campus. The Taggart Student Center computer lab is usually the busiest. The computer labs in the Family Life building and the Agriculture Science building often have fewer people in them.
A common study spot can be found at The Hub. It may be busy during the day, but in the evenings it clears out. Gorety Ramirez, Global Communications major, said this location works best for her.
“I like to be surrounded by people when I am studying, so The Hub is the place where I go,” she said.
Within the Merrill-Cazier Library there are hundreds of tables and desks to work at. The main areas of the first, second, and third floors are often more crowded. Student who want some peace and quiet can head to the edges of the library. The further away from the main lobby the quieter it will get.
Rilee Scoresby Maggie Hallerud studies in the lobby of the Natural Resources building, next to lots of natural light.
For a unique study space try the Natural Resources building lobby. There are lots of different seating options and tables. The interior decoration will also add a log cabin feel to the study environment.
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