Every one of us is unique, and so are our study areas. Some students like to study by themselves, while others prefer to create a study group. Many find it hard to concentrate in their room, while some find it a perfect place to do their assignments. To find out where Andrews students study, we interviewed three individuals about their favorite study spots. If you are still looking for the perfect study spot, we hope their answers can give you some insight into finding one. Good luck!
Where is your favorite study spot, and why do you like it there?
Nant Myint (biology, sophomore): My favorite study spot is a study room in the back lobby of the first floor located in Lamson Hall. I like studying alone, and the lobby provides a huge space for one person.
Marcel Mattox (graphic design, sophomore): My favorite study spot is my room, It feels homey, and it's very convenient. I don’t have a roommate this year, so I am able to use this space to the fullest!
Yishan Jin (biology, sophomore): My favorite study spot is the lobby on the third floor of the Science Complex. I like it there because it is quiet there, and I can ask questions to professors for their help anytime.
Why or how did you come to discover that study spot?
Mattox: I started studying here because it felt natural. I determine the volume here, and that allows me to make the perfect environment for whatever activity is ahead.
Jin: I forgot since I began to study there.
What are some perks you enjoy about your study area?
Myint: The study room has a whiteboard that I can use when solving Chemistry problems. Also, I can get direct sunlight from the window which prevents me from getting sleepy and I get a bonus of vitamin D without needing to take supplements!
Mattox: I can enjoy the lights that I've added, a nice carpet, and a not real but nice plant in the corner.
Jin: I love the view I see from the glass wall right in front of me. I also met a couple of friends while studying here, which I think is awesome!
Do you study somewhere else sometimes?
Mattox: Some other places I can study are in the booths in the cafe, the library, and my friends’ rooms.
Myint: I also like to study in the library. However, I study most in the Lamson back lobby study room to save time walking back and forth from the library to the dorm.
What is the most important thing when it comes to choosing a place to study?
Mattox: The most important thing when it comes to studying is being comfortable to learn and grow! And what better place is there than the space you’ve created?
Nant: A place where you can focus, and I find that place to be an empty room with the door closed. I also find myself able to focus more in a place where I can see no one passing by.
The Student Movement is the official student newspaper of Andrews University. Opinions expressed in the Student Movement are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors, Andrews University or the Seventh-day Adventist church.