It’s Sunday night at 9 PM and of course I have a massive amount of work to complete before Monday. First stop during crunch time, Stucchi’s for a milkshake. Second stop, the library. I figure the Grad is going to be the best place to find a procrastination-free environment. I make the trek over with my astonishingly heavy backpack, ready for a long night of work.
I have been to the Grad before but I usually sit in the computer room where the librarian’s desk is. Since I need to get down to business, I decide that it’s time to give the ref room a try. All of my overly studious friends practically live there so I figure it must be a good working environment. I walk in and the only source of light in the massive high ceilinged room is coming from lamps over the long study tables. The huge, dark room seems to be glowing from the bottom up and it is completely packed without an open space in sight. You can literally feel the misery emanating from the overworked students. I am overcome with the urge to run away to less intimidating surroundings, so I head back out to my usual room to study where I don’t have to worry that if I cough someone will punch me.
Most of the other rooms at the Grad or at the UGLi are a little too loud. I am always up for socializing but when I am cramming and stressed a quick hello is all I can handle without breaking my focus. So where can I go if I need a quiet study place without the absurd intimidation and lack of lighting? I have yet to try the upper levels of the UGLi or the Law library. I have also heard that there are some decent lounges in the Palmer Commons and in Angell Hall. Has anyone found the perfect place and is willing to share their secret?
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