As finals week approaches, finding the perfect study spot can help students stay focused and make the most of their time, and maybe even make studying enjoyable.
“I go to Mocha Point with my friend Zoe,” junior Scarlett Fischer said. “I wanted to go somewhere new that had a better environment, because I’m used to procrastinating at other places.”
Restaurants and coffee shops such as Panera or Starbucks are common study spots during finals season. Some students, however, prefer smaller or quieter locations. Mocha Point is a Yemeni coffee shop on Main Street that provides such qualities, but libraries can often be even more quiet.
“I usually go to a more empty area like the library,” sophomore Miranda Oberlin said. Libraries remain a reliable quiet option. Most of the public libraries in the area have a designated “Teen Space,” and the Kathryn Linnemann Branch in St. Charles offers free reservable study rooms for students who want to work without interruptions.
While many students choose public spaces, others may prefer studying on their own.
“I like to study at my house because it’s comfortable and pretty quiet,” freshman Hunter Bill said. “At my house I’m not bothered by anything around me.”
