Finals week can be an extremely busy week filled with stress, trying to find a quite place to focus on the duties at hand can be an added stress factor. Luckily if you think outside the box there are few great places that won’t be overcrowded. The places can actually be relaxing.
Castor Beach
While a lot of students use the hammocks at the mock beach to sleep, it’s actually a great place to study for exams. The scenic view, warm sand and comfy hammocks are a great way to focus on any exams and ease tensions build during finals week. Plus, it beats running through every floor in the library, trying to find a single place to sit.
The Marshall Student Center
The Marshall Student Center, to me, is a wonderful place with thousands of places to study. The location has a plethora of seats located on every level, making it easy to find a quite place to make your own. There is also a location right next door to the Skypad that contains computers, if needed for research or finishing any essays throughout the week. Food and drinks are located on the first floor, so you don’t even need to leave the building to eat. The MSC saves students time and helps with their studying needs.
The Fountains by MLK Plaza
Located in between the Marshall Student Center and the Honors College are a string of water fountains. This area contains several benches and usually consist of students reading, studying or typing away on their laptops. This is another excellent place to prepare for exams. The location is usually shaded by trees, which help to avoid the heat. This area is usually extremely quite and the sound of the fountains create a peaceful atmosphere needed during these last crazy weeks of the semester.
The Walkway by MLK Plaza
The walkway that welcomes students and faculty to the front of the Marshall Student Center and the bulls, which is also sandwiched between MSC and the Honors College, is a beautiful walkway lined with columns that are wrapped with vines. This shaded area is a great place to avoid heat yet still enjoy being outside while cramming for your next exam. The area is relaxing, quite, and contains several sitting areas that are never over populated. An A plus area to work on getting an A plus on any exam or assignment.
BSN
The Muma College of Business Building at one point was an underground shelter, so because it is located below the actual land itself, it is always cooler than any other place on campus. The building is also scattered with students studying, thus allowing the area to be quite. The first floor contains tables, benches, and even a deli. The building itself is allow lined with sitting area so, its never difficult to find an area to plop down and study.
The library – if necessary
If your study group meets in the library, but all the seats on the first and second floor are taken. Try searching the third, fourth and fifth floors. These areas are quiter and contain seating areas scattered on each level.
