Miller Library is a classic place to study. Students have been going there for hundreds of years and Miller is still where most students go when they need to study or, more often than not, cram. This makes good ol' Miller a mighty bit busy during times of extreme duress, namely midterms and finals. So where do you go when all the good study spots are taken? Here are a few ideas.
Rose Chapel: Not just for the religious.
Just to the left of the main chapel (where the hot, unbearable, convocation happened) there's a nice room just off the Rose Chapel. It's always quiet and there's a lovely couch (better than the dorm couches) and it's probably quieter than your dorm unless you're in quiet or chem-free and there will probably be minimal traffic through there. Also, there are meditation sessions Monday and Tuesday evenings in the Rose Chapel which will work as nice, built-in study breaks!
Art Gallery 2nd floor Lobby: Not just for the Culturally Refined
COMFY, COMFY COUCH. Need I say more? I don't, but I will. This is a nice quiet spot that won't see too much foot traffic. You can rely on this this space to be perfect for long readings or massive cramming sessions.
Olin and Bixler Libraries: Not just for the Science Nerds and Art Freaks
For some reason everyone forgets about Olin and Bixler. These libraries are not only quiet, but they aren't crowded. This will be especially good during midterms or finals when the tables at Miller start getting crowded and noisy at the end of the semester. A nice plus for Olin - there are two puzzles in the main part of the library which serve as good excuses for a study break.
Rent a Room: Not just for WBF (White Board Fanatics)
Make sure to reserve the room in advance, but the rooms along the street are great places to work on group projects or go through problem sets with some other people. You don't have to reserve the rooms for a group; these are nice places that are completely free from distraction. You can zone in and really focus on your work in here.
The Athletic Center & the Dining Halls: Wait. What???
Yep. Even these two places can serve as good, albeit rather unique, alternatives to Miller. If you get to either when they aren't incredibly busy, then they are great places to do your reading. Grab a booth at Dana or a stationary bike in the AC and you can crank out some double-time work.
Your Dorm Room: Yes. Even your dorm room.
If your roommates are being noisy, tell them to go into the common room or hang out someone else. If your hall mates are noisy, then plug in some great tunes so you can jam and cram at the same time. The benefit of studying in your dorm room is that you can lock your door. That means that you can have an uninterrupted study session.
