With all the hustle and bustle around campus it can sometimes be difficult finding a place to get away from it all. We all need somewhere we can go and relax just for a little while; otherwise we begin to get stressed out.
There are several places around campus that allow for an escape from the world. One of the quietest places I was able to find was the Arboretum. Located right behind the College of Math and Science building on Marietta Drive, the Arboretum is a long nature trail with many different paths. There is one spot in particular on the main path that has a brick patio overlooking the hill the paths are on. It is a perfect spot to study or relax and is very secluded and nicely hidden away in the woods. Also, it is not too far from the road so it is easy to get back. As well as being a good study area, it is also full of plant life. It is a great place to go to learn about some of the types of nature we have in our area.
However, if you are not one for the woods but still enjoy being around a little nature, then the Legacy Gazebo is perfect. It is quiet enough to study; yet the Legacy Gazebo still allows you to feel like you are part of the world. This is a great place to go if there is not a lot of time between classes, but you need those last few moments of studying. It is located between the English building and the Social Science building. You can either sit on the grass surrounding the area or just stay inside the gazebo. If one desired to bring their lunch out and study they could because there are a few picnic tables around, and since it is on the backside of some buildings, there is not a lot of foot traffic.
If you really need to get away but are also in need of Wi-Fi, there is one spot on campus that is perfect. It is through the back doors of the Business building. When exiting the building, you will come out on a nice back patio. It is the perfect place to get homework done or write essays. I personally enjoy listening to music when I study so it is great for using something like Pandora. It is very cool because the building shades the area from the sun, so one could sit out there comfortably for a long time. There are not many people who exit out of the back of the building so there are not many distractions.
All of these places are fantastic for studying. They are all very quiet and allow you to focus on the task at hand. Any students looking for a place to escape should give one of these areas a try.
