2008 Woodie Awards
Secret Places to Study on Campus
Michele Brittany
Issue date: 5/5/05 Section: Accent
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Everyone has a list of what makes a good place to study. For some, it's access to wireless technology. For others, perhaps it is the ability to be able to people watch. Whatever it may be, there are a few places on campus that are conducive to pulling out the books, the laptops, the notepad and pencil.
One of my friends recently mentioned that there is a higher incidence of smoking due to light deprivation in this state, so the issue of light rates high on my list. Add to that, I am from a sunnier climate, so I naturally appreciate more light and well, less rain please.
When there isn't the wet stuff to drench our school bags, a sit on one of the benches located in the plaza area outside of the Library or between the WG and GWP buildings is a great place to read, write, or type. It is easy to get distracted however, especially this time of year, looking at the vibrant burst of colours of the tulips, or perhaps a friendly face passing by.
Some students need a little quiet space, where conversation noises doesn't interfere with the music generating from a colour coordinated iPod in one's pocket. I found that it is well worth looking to see if there are chairs set up under stairs of all places. On the second floor of Cherry Parkes and in the Library are two places with promise. Both are quiet and seem to seldom have any visitors.
Living in Washington with the beautiful mountains and wonderful old rejuvenated architecture all around tends to mean that there ought to be a view intertwined with a good place to study. I thought the second floor (and the third floor too) of the Science Building provided a good view of the campus, the bridge, and of course, Mount Rainier. In the lobby of the Cherry Parkes Building, I've spent time sitting on the comfy sofa to catch up on some reading intermixed with looking at the unique features of the Mattress Factory.
Lastly, while just walking around the halls of the Mattress Factory, I came upon a space that would be perfect for studying because it has several windows for natural light and it seems to be quiet: the open space up the stairs (what is it with stairs anyway?) near the offices of Student Life and the ASUWT, on the second floor. It is only lacking some furniture - a few chairs, a sofa, and a table or two. Perhaps a plant would be a nice addition as well.
So, that's what I've come up with as some secret places to study on campus. Enjoy!
 Media Credit: Michele Brittany This is a wonderful plaza on campus for studying or watching the activity of Pacific Avenue, sandwiched between the Walsh Gardner (WG) and the Garretson Woodruff Pratt (GWP). |
One of my friends recently mentioned that there is a higher incidence of smoking due to light deprivation in this state, so the issue of light rates high on my list. Add to that, I am from a sunnier climate, so I naturally appreciate more light and well, less rain please.
 Media Credit: Michele Brittany When the sun is out and the flowers are in bloom, who could resist a good book, some tunes, and pair of sunglasses in this open plaza in front of the library? |
When there isn't the wet stuff to drench our school bags, a sit on one of the benches located in the plaza area outside of the Library or between the WG and GWP buildings is a great place to read, write, or type. It is easy to get distracted however, especially this time of year, looking at the vibrant burst of colours of the tulips, or perhaps a friendly face passing by.
 Media Credit: Michele Brittany Yes, this is the library. Lots of tables, books, and natural light abound in this study area located somewhere between A - H. |
Some students need a little quiet space, where conversation noises doesn't interfere with the music generating from a colour coordinated iPod in one's pocket. I found that it is well worth looking to see if there are chairs set up under stairs of all places. On the second floor of Cherry Parkes and in the Library are two places with promise. Both are quiet and seem to seldom have any visitors.
 Media Credit: Michele Brittany You never know what you may find beneath a set of stairs. Cherry Parkes on the second floor had a nook for studying |
Living in Washington with the beautiful mountains and wonderful old rejuvenated architecture all around tends to mean that there ought to be a view intertwined with a good place to study. I thought the second floor (and the third floor too) of the Science Building provided a good view of the campus, the bridge, and of course, Mount Rainier. In the lobby of the Cherry Parkes Building, I've spent time sitting on the comfy sofa to catch up on some reading intermixed with looking at the unique features of the Mattress Factory.
 Media Credit: Michele Brittany With a window view of the campus on the second floor of the Science Building, one may just get distracted from studying. |
Lastly, while just walking around the halls of the Mattress Factory, I came upon a space that would be perfect for studying because it has several windows for natural light and it seems to be quiet: the open space up the stairs (what is it with stairs anyway?) near the offices of Student Life and the ASUWT, on the second floor. It is only lacking some furniture - a few chairs, a sofa, and a table or two. Perhaps a plant would be a nice addition as well.
So, that's what I've come up with as some secret places to study on campus. Enjoy!