Whether studying alone or in groups, Keene State College students say they find harmony in picking a favorite study spot and sticking to it to get their work done.
Some say they have “their spot” in the library, a coffee shop in town or in the comfort of their own homes.
KSC students have a variety of favorite study spots to choose from.
Several students say they chose the comfort of their own homes as a favorite study spot.
Senior Shaelyn Cole utilizes her candle-lit living room and comfortable couch for evening reading.
Cole said, “The cozy environment really connects me to my assigned readings and is also a time to relax.”
Cole claims she’s fortunate to live in an apartment with a friend.
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“Living with a close friend with relatively similar schedules helps contribute to a quiet, calm area for school work,” Cole said.
Other students said their favorite study spot is their bedroom iwth more privacy.
A few students even say they have a name for their rooms when it is designated homework time.
Students shared why they like studying strictly in their bedrooms and even shared their names for these spots.
Peter Parker, a KSC sophomore, calls his study environment “the b-lab.”
Parker said, “It’s all about the good vibes. The vibes in the b-lab make me focus on all my projects and assignments.”
Dan Miller, a senior, calls his bedroom environment the “thunder dome.”
“The thunder dome is the one place I can put my feet up and zone in. Closing my door, putting on my tunes and focusing my attention to the time in the ‘thunder dome’ has a profound effect on my work ethic,” Miller said when explaining why he likes his bedroom environment.
Students also say they alternate study spots depending on the type of school work.
Cole said she switches between her living room environment and the library depending on work type.
“I find myself in the cubicles a lot during day hours. There’s something about the tiny cubicles that help me focus. It’s like my own little cube office. I don’t leave until my work is done,” Cole said.
She continued to explain that “sitting in the cubicles leaves no room for distraction. I used to sit at a table but found that I can get distracted much easier.”
Although Parker said he “would never do work outside of the ‘b-lab,’” Miller also finds the library useful as an alternate study spot like Cole. Miller said he goes to the library when he “really [has] to dig deep into the brain and get work done before class.”
He continued, “Being on campus during the day and using the library resources makes it easier to stay organized when doing some types of homework.”
According to these students, it’s safe to say that the library and the comfort of one’s own home seem to be the favorite spots to study.
Sofia Hart can be contacted at hart@keene-equinox.com
