The first thing a new student at Rutgers learns is that Rutgers is HUGE. There are 4 campuses (5 depending on who you ask) and thousands of students attending. Thankfully, it isn’t that difficult to navigate the bus system and in no time, you’ll know your way around the quirks of each campus. However as finals are coming up really soon, some of your favorite libraries may be packed daily.
Thus, I thought I would share my favorite low-key study spots on each campus of Rutgers.
1. College Avenue: Honors College East Lounge
The Honors College is one of the newest and nicest buildings on the College Ave campus. Although the building is used primarily as a dorm, the bottom level is generally open during weekdays for classes. The natural light from the big windows, the modern interior, and the quiet atmosphere make the East Lounge the perfect place to get work done.
2. Livingston: HR Graduate School Building
Located between the business building and the student center, the graduate human resources school building is another great place to study. Since not many people know about it, it’s typically very quiet, making it extremely easy to focus on the task at hand. The chairs are comfortable, there’s good lighting, there are outlets near every table...what more can I ask for?
3. Busch: The Cove
I’ll admit, I don’t know Busch as well as the other campuses. However, the student center has many tables for students to do work. An even better place to study, however, is the Cove within the student center, that provides a relatively more secluded area to be productive.
4. Cook/Douglass: Kathleen W. Ludwig Global Village Learning Center
The last destination on our journey around Rutgers is the Kathleen W. Ludwig building. As with the theme of the other locations on this list, this building is also unknown to many students making it quieter and more comfortable. From personal experience, the soft couches, bright lighting, and convenient outlets have promoted my work ethic while I’m there.