The gardens are different and way more relaxing than any other place on campus,” sophomore Kevin Tran said. “I get tired of the same scenery over and over again. These spots are great for when you want to change things up. The Harn offers a few walkable gardens with gorgeous, rustic flora, and only feet away from the exhibits. This is well worth the drive if you’re more into nature. “I prefer the Little Hall classrooms because they tend to be empty at night and I like having my own room to study,” junior Erik Hanson said. More of a solitary studier? No problem, just head inside after hours. Grab a quick bite at Little Hall Express just outside or lounge on the benches in the shade. Little Hall is another oft-overlooked location. “It’s also really close to where I live, and has cool books to take a glance at during study breaks.” If you’re over the basics taking over Lib West, set the trend and check out Lib East. “I like to study on the third floor of Library East in the Latin American and Caribbean Collection because it is less well known than West or Marston, and it feels like a cozy environment,” junior Carlos Gonzalez said. This is also a great place to go if you’re sick of crowds as Smathers is much lesser known and often emptier than Marston or Library West. If you head to the next floor up, there’s a more relaxed area with cushy chairs, long tables and plenty of outlets. The reading room has a castle-like feel with grand, arching ceilings and ornate windows. Smathers Library is home to UF’s historic documents collection, so if you’re willing to brave the strict security, then you’re in for a treat. “It’s a great environment, and it’s usually pretty quiet, a perfect combination,” junior Alyssa Johnson said. It offers quaint, euro-inspired décor and fresh gourmet treats daily, alongside a killer plasma screen. Coffee Culture is another option for those who take their caffeine with a side of good vibes. Pascal’s also has pastries, desserts and a self-serve coffee station. It has two-stories, a balcony, cushioned chairs, couches, tables and a roaring fireplace to complete that relaxed café atmosphere. Pascal’s is a locally-owned Christian coffee shop off West University Avenue. ‘Nuff said,” freshman Mikey Hernandez said. Despite the constant distraction factor, there’s an undeniable benefit that keeps it in the running.
UF ILIBRARY PLUS
This space is often overlooked due to the high traffic and noise levels, but there are tons of comfortable seats, plus the food court is right upstairs. Dorms like Beaty Towers offer a common area with a secluded study room with 24-hour access for residents. Most apartment complexes offer study spaces or printing labs if you don’t feel like travelling. This is a great option in a pinch or if you have superb willpower against distractions (*cough* Netflix *cough*). “I’d rather study at home alone because I need absolute silence, especially during finals,” junior Brandon Fantozzi said. Some students prefer avoiding crowds and noise altogether. Its multi-tiered lounges are great for group or solo work and the noise level is low to moderate, but be wary during the summer semesters preview staffers host guidance sessions there so it tends to get crowded. “I prefer to study at Pugh because of its spacious booths and the fact that it’s not too quiet, but quiet enough to be able to study,” junior Sofia Chang said. Pugh Hall is a lecture/study hall combination favored by students who want casual comfort. Its floors are labeled according to noise allowance and it’s also the latest library to host a Starbucks, which has recently made it pretty popular. Marston offers a wide variety of updated group study rooms, perfect if you need a flat-screen hookup for lecture videos…or Spotify (Let’s be real).
“I concentrate better in silent areas, so my preferred study location is a study room in Marston’s Collaboration Commons floor because it blocks out all the outside noise,” junior Kathleen Marie Libo-on said. Marston, now UF’s second 24-hour library, is located centrally near Turlington for easy access regardless of where you live on campus. Check out a definitive list of the University of Florida’s top places to drown in notecards. Little did you know that this is a problem easily remedied because sometimes it’s less about how you study and more about where. You’re tired, overly-caffeinated and have threatened to drop out (at least once) to form a travelling gypsy band with your other tired, overly-caffeinated friends. It’s a scenario that students are intimately familiar with: Two research papers, a calc exam and a group presentation are all on the horizon.
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