Final Exam Study Spots
It's the most stressful time of the year! With final exams just a couple short weeks away, it's easy for students to get overwhelmed with homework, projects, essays, and *shiver* cramming. But in America's college town, there is no shortage of resources to ensure the smoothest final exam season.
These study space gems will help you go from this:
To this:
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri + Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Less than a 5-minute walk away from the Bay State campus, students can find arguably the most aesthetically pleasing spot in town. Bates Hall in the Boston Public Library is seriously something out of a Harry Potter book, and is perfect for someone who is looking for some peace and quiet to get their work done. Enjoy free wi-fi, power outlets, and ample space to spread out. With a library card, you have access to every resource in the building, which is sure to help on that research paper you have coming up.
And when it's time for a break, make sure to stop by Newsfeed Cafe, located right in the building. On Mondays, they host student nights, where $10 gets you a hearty meal that's sure to keep you going in even the most hopeless of times.
Bay State College Library
31 St. James Ave 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116
Mon-Thurs 8am-10pm; Fri 8am-4pm; Sat + Sun 10am-6pm
Staying close to home, the Bay State College library has everything you might need. Apart from the extensive collection of literary works, textbooks, and other publications at your fingertips, every student has access to desktop computers, private study rooms across the hall, research and referencing materials, and online databases that you can also view from your personal devices, no matter where you are!
District Hall Public Lounge
75 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02215
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Looking for a change of scenery away from the Back Bay? Try the Public Lounge at District Hall. There's nothing better to boost productivity than being surrounded by other innovators and creators in this completely free and public workspace. Free wi-fi, power outlets for every device, and floor-to-ceiling dry erase boards all await you.
Thinking Cup
85 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116
Mon-Wed 7am-10pm; Thurs-Sun 7am-11pm
Coffee shops are the way to go for most college students looking for a pick-me-up and some space away from the dorm room. Thinking Cup offers the perfect atmosphere for tackling a final paper while sipping on the most delicious coffee maybe ever. The best part, they're open until 11pm!
Trident Bookseller and Café
338 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02115
Mon-Sun 8am-12am
Night owls rejoice! Trident's store and kitchen are open until midnight every day, so if you're ever craving an omelet at 10pm, you know where to go. Experts agree, the best place to get good food, good coffee, and a good read all in one is at Trident Bookseller and Café.
Wired Puppy
250 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116
Mon-Sun 6:30am-7:30pm
Need the caffeine but can't deal with the hustle and bustle that comes with crowded coffee shops? Look no further. Wired Puppy has a seating area separate from the storefront with dim lighting and free wi-fi that is sure to help you keep concentration.
Good luck, bulldogs!
