THREE COOL STUDY SPOTS THAT AREN'T PACKED WITH STUDENTS |
AS THE SCHOOL YEAR CONTINUES TO HARBOR MORE PROJECTS AND MIDTERMS,
the Kennedy Library can become increasingly crowded and for some, it can become a monotonous study spot. Of course, there are other popular study spots like Baker and Dexter
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CAL POLY’S LEARNING PINE ARBORETUM
Located behind the Poly Plant Shop off of Via Carta road, the living laboratory of plants provides a quiet and calming atmosphere for students and others to enjoy amid stressful college
Sophia Lincoln
The arboretum is a great place to concentrate with no distractions -- with the exception of an occasional bird singing. I find it most useful for heavy reading and studying complicated concepts. It’s also just a great escape
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from the daily bustle of classes.
THE CHANDLER LOUNGE IN THE UNIVERSITY UNION
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Lawn, but if you are feeling ready for a change of scenery and some quieter study spots, these less familiar areas may make for your perfect new studying environment:
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Carolyne Sysmans
life. The arboretum occupies five acres of Cal Poly’s campus and contains lots of benches where one can settle and work in the quiet and beautiful environment.
While the University Union tends to be frequently packed with students, certain designated rooms within the UU including the Chandler Lounge can be a perfect place to study in silence. The Chandler Lounge is always very quiet as there is an implied policy of silent study. Filled with outlets, couches and study desks, it makes for a great place for individual studying without the noises and potential distractions within the rest of the UU. Much like the Learning Pine Arboretum, the Candler Lounge maintains a peaceful atmosphere as the walls are lined with large windows with beautiful views of campus. The lounge has a maximum capacity of 45 students, making it much less packed than other study spots on campus. Also located in the UU is the San Luis Lounge
