Ahhh… It’s almost that time of the year again. Summer vacations on glorious beaches, two whole months of little responsibility, sleeping in, spending all day in your pajamas. I could go on, but before I get you too rallied up on pre-summer excitement, we have to face the harsh reality that, once again, we are headed towards exam season. There’s no doubt I’ll be studying like crazy in the upcoming weeks, but personally, my house is filled with way too many distractions (ooooh, food!) for me to concentrate well. This often means I have to pack up my textbooks and papers and find somewhere else to study. I’ve made a short list of my favourite places I have discovered thus far if you’re like me. If you have any more suggestions, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments for your fellow peers!
The Local Library
The library has got to be one of my favourite palaces to study for many reasons. The branch I go to has a nice and productive environment, with desks for studying everywhere. There are tons of resources and study guides available for your use and some locations even provide quite study rooms for those who prefer to work in silence. A no-brainer in terms of places to study.
Pictured:Â Shawnessy Library, 333 Shawville Blvd SE, Calgary AB
A Coffee Shop
Something about the smell of coffee and the environment of being in a coffee shop always gets me inspired and productive. I once studied for all my exams at my local Starbucks and to this day still think about studying when I smell coffee. Be it a blessing or a curse, the background noise of a coffee shop always serves as a nice background to my feverish last-minute cramming.
Pictured: Analog Coffee, 740 17 Ave SW, Calgary AB
A Quiet Place in your School
Where else would you study other than in the very place you learned what you are studying for? School has the perfect learning atmosphere, but I find only in certain locations. As much as I try to study in the cafeteria at my school, there are always friends close by having fun and engaging in conversations that you can’t help but join. Having learned my lesson, I now study in my school’s library, which is much quieter and is usually only filled with people looking to get work done.
Local Universities
I was shocked to hear how many people had never considered going to Mount Royal University, SAIT, or U of C to study once in a while. On weekends, their ample facilities are often empty and void of large and scary herds of disgruntled students making their way to class. There are lots of desks and quiet spaces for studying that are under utilized during those times. The universities’ beautiful campuses are also great places to study for those who like to be outside.
Pictured: University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary AB
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