I like to always study in a well-lit space, preferably with natural sunlight. This is a characteristic that I share with sunflowers, which have a directional response to the sun and track sources of light.
Moderate exposure to sunlight can have health benefits, such as strengthening the immune system and elevating our mood. I always feel happier and more motivated to study when I am close to a window or in a space with plenty of sunlight. I find natural light especially helpful when I’ve only had a few hours of sleep the night before. Seeing the sun shine helps me stay awake to finish my schoolwork.
I arrive on campus early in the morning for classes or to study, and I leave late when it is already dark. This is particularly the case during winter when there are fewer hours of light in the day. Other than the time I spend outside walking to class, I do not get to enjoy much sunlight. This is why I try to study and have lunch in places where I can stay warm by being inside, but still enjoy the sun's rays.
An extra benefit of these study spaces is that many are connected by pedways, so you can visit several, (and even go to class) without having to walk outside!
CAB (central Academic Building)
First floor (near Main Quad entrance)
- Two Tim Hortons close by – easy to grab a snack or drink while studying
- Tables with sofas to study by yourself with plenty of space or to study together with a friend
- Vending machines nearby
BONUS: View to Main Quad: You can enjoy the natural scenery of campus while studying, looking at the squirrels running up the trees, the birds flying by, the grass covered in green or white colours, and students passing by
0 level (basement)
- Tables with sofas right beside the windows
- Tall tables and chairs with overhead lights for additional illumination
- Plenty of outlets to charge your devices while studying
- Vending machines and a small food court nearby
CAB - Cameron Pedway
- Close to a Starbucks – easy to grab a coffee or a snack
- Very close to an InfoLink booth, easy access to ask any questions about student life, campus groups or directions to different buildings
- View of the different campus trees
CCIS (Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science)
Main level
- Sofas to study with friends or by yourself with plenty of space
- View of the natural scenery of Main Quad
- Near a Starbucks
BONUS: While studying you can enjoy the scientific and artistic construction and exhibits in the building, such as the terrazzo floor designed by Scott Parsons, and the Plesiosaur, a cretaceous sea monster spanning 50 feet from head to tail!
Level 2
- View of the scale model of the solar system – the planets inspire imagination
- View to part of Main Quad, with trees in sight
Cameron Library
Second floor
- Collaborative space of the library to study with friends
- Plenty of outlets available
- Different types of furniture for diverse study needs
- View to the natural scenery of trees, including tall pines
Fourth floor
- Quiet study space for the times you need to concentrate
- Individual study desk to avoid distractions
- A section with plenty of outlets per individual desk
- Individual desks in this section with computers available, which can be helpful when you need an additional screen to study or when you do not bring your laptop to campus
BONUS: One of my favourite places in this section is sitting close to the windows because I can directly get the sunrays, especially when it is too cold to go outside.
Agriculture/Forestry Centre
ALES atrium
- One of my favourite study spots during winter – it receives sunlight from all points and angles
- A lot of plants and green decorations (this space makes me feel that I am studying inside a greenhouse!)
- You can enjoy watching even more plants by looking outside, with a view of plants and many pines
- Vending machine close by
SUB (Student’s Union building)
Atrium and Stairs
- Colourful bean bag chair sofas with outlets close by
- Additional sofas to study with friends or enjoy lunch
- Food court and vending machines close by
6th floor
- Great view of all of campus – see the different buildings covered in snow or leaves
- One of my favourite spots to study during sunrise and sunset times, as I can appreciate the different colours of the sky being in the higher floors of the building
ETLC (Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex)
ECERF (Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Facility) Level 2: Rooms W2 - 101 and W2 - 110
- Space for quiet collaboration and studying
- Tables and chairs with wheels to facilitate arranging the space for studying in groups or collaboration on a project
- Parts of the room have a view of the road and trees – you can see birds standing on the branches
- Plenty of outlets on the ground to charge your devices when necessary
- A food court nearby that includes a Tim Horton’s
BONUS: There are whiteboards with wheels to move them around as necessary to draw diagrams while studying or explain a topic to your peers while reviewing for an exam. You can write on both sides of the whiteboard. (You need to bring your own markers and eraser.)
ETLC Level 2: Quiet Study Area
- A quiet study space to study without distractions
- Spacious tables with multiple chairs
- Plenty of outlets
- View to the natural scenery of the Engineering Quad
ECERF (near parkade elevator access)
- View of trees to observe the squirrels and birds
- Vending machines nearby
- Close to the Engineering Geer Store
- Various outlets available
ETLC Level 2: En Cana Engineering Learning Common
- Large tables to study with plenty of space and enough room to collaborate with others
- Multiple outlets in the tables and on the floor
- Several sofas with tables for reading comfortably
- View of the road and many of the trees – you can watch as they get covered with snow
Natural Resources Engineering Facility: Level 0 (basement)
- Lots of sofas with tables
- Several tall tables with chairs
- In front of a Starbucks, so it is easy to grab a snack
DICE (Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering)
8th floor (near the Patrik D Daniel/Enbridge Engineering Conference Room)
- Water fountain close by
- View of the Engineering Quad
8th floor (near the Fred Pheasey Engineering CommonsFeaturing:
- View of the River Valley and part of the city
- Plenty of seating
- One of my favourite place to study during sunrise and sunset hours.-- I am able to distinguish and neatly appreciate all the colors in the sky, and how they change throughout the day
BONUS: This view of the river allows me to more deeply appreciate nature, which serves as a reminder to care for the environment and the animals that inhabit these places.
Rutherford Library
Second floor
- Plenty of outlets available
- View of all the natural scenery of Arts and Business Quad
- Collaborative space – you can study with your friends or work on group projects
ECHA (Edmonton Clinic Health Academy)
First Floor (near NE Entrance)
- Starbucks nearby
- View of the road – study scenery as you watch students and cars pass by
Second Floor
- Tables and couches to adapt to all study needs
- Large windows that allow a lot of sunshine to come in, even when it is cloudy outside
- Desks with a division down the middle to study without distractions
Geoffrey and Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library
First floor (near the entrance)
- Quiet zone for studying without distractions
- Outlets available in different locations
- New study space in the recently inaugurated health sciences library
Business Building - Main Level
Carruthers Student Commons
- Chairs and tables with wheels to move around
- Plenty of outlets
- Various sofas on the upper and main floor
- View of the natural landscape of the Arts and Business Quad, and view to part of the Old Arts Building
- Collaborative spaces such as study rooms available, which can be a great space to work on team projects
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