Hidden Study Spots
By Emily Williams
Finals season is nearly upon us, and that means thousands of students vying for a space to study in Mugar, Pavement, the GSU, and other libraries across campus. With so many people around, it can be difficult to focus. Luckily, there are plenty of lesser-known spaces to study across campus to beat the crowds.
● The Dean’s Lounge in the GSU
Located on the third floor of the GSU, the student lounge outside of the Dean of Students’ office suite is a great, quiet place to study for finals or finish up a term paper. When Mugar is overflowing and the GSU is just too loud, there’s always a table or a couch open in the lounge. It doesn’t hurt that there’s a wall of windows and plants, too!
● BU Central
When there isn’t an event happening, the booths in BU Central are a quiet place to study with friends. During finals week, the space is virtually abandoned, making it ideal compared to the library crowds. There are even pool tables if you need a study break!
● Cafe Nero in West
This cafe is a new addition to BU’s campus this fall. That, combined with its location in1047, means that the crowds that overrun Starbucks and Pavement have yet to discover it. There is almost always a table available, and their lattes are top-notch.
● Upper floors of 100 Bay State
Nearly every BU student has spent hours in Marciano Commons, but few take advantage of the 5 other floors of study space. Virtually every floor of 100 Bay State has a study area with beautiful views of the Charles and downtown Boston. The light, airy space is perfect if the stacks of Mugar feel too enclosing.
● Howard Thurman Center
The HTC can be crowded at times, but is often overlooked as just a study space. Located in the basement of the GSU, the center has everything from tables to armchairs and couches, and plenty of books and outlets. Bonus: there’s a kettle, so you can make a cup of tea while you work.
