“There’s no denying that being in a space where everyone is studying can be motivating. The challenge is finding a balance: using the energy of the space for focus while not getting lost in the performance of productivity,” writes Kashvi Jain.
"The university dilemma has arisen because, as a society, we’ve molded university into a place where study is a means to an end. In the case of Bowdoin, it is even worse - a business model. That was never, and should never, have been the project of the university," writes Sunny Das.
“UBC didn’t just give me a pretty diploma, but it steered me through the challenges of starting a business with a mission to tackle the very issues I once wrote essays about,” writes Vannia Flores Forsyth.
Some areas of campus are constantly buzzing with activity, making it impossible to settle in and really get to work. Here are places to avoid at all costs if you're looking for a comfortable, quiet study space.
