A Few of my Favorite…Study Spots!

I know, I know. The last thing you want to hear about after you’ve JUST gotten into college is where you should study at said college next year.  You’re second semester seniors!! What is this thing called “studying”? Honestly though, W&M (and the general Williamsburg area) has some pretty sweet places to hit the books.  They might even become places you just want to hang out (heads up: the place I’m about to mention does not contain the phrase “Swem.” You can thank me later!).  First off, my personal favorite spot isn’t even on campus.  Sometimes, the atmosphere at W&M can get a little overwhelming, especially around high-stress times like midterms and exams.  To get away from it all (and get to a place with a top-notch magazine selection), I love to go to Barnes & Noble to study.  It’s down DoG street right before the colonial district begins.  Conveniently, it’s also our official college bookstore! So if reading magazines isn’t your thing, you can take a study break and browse all of the W&M merchandise downstairs.  My favorite place to curl up and hunker down on a Sunday is the second floor lounge area.  There’s a Starbucks, a plethora of cozy chairs and tables, and that tempting magazine rack.  My friends joke that if you’re looking for me, you can probably find me up there.  For me, it’s really important to have a change of scenery from campus.  There’s something inexpressibly nice about being surrounded by a group of people who are most definitely not within an 18-22 age range.  One caveat – you may have to casually stalk tables for access to a charger on the weekends. Don’t worry though; by the end of the semester you’ll be a pro!

-Joanna