There's No Place Like That Special Study Spot, There's No Place Like That Special Study Spot....

One of the toughest things I feel that student who has an Learning Disability  has to go through is really getting to know yourself and finding the best study environment that is right for you. In order to find this study spot, you may have to explore around your learning environment such as your school, where you live, or college campus. Below I have listed some of my favorite study spots that I frequently go when I want to get away from distractions in my environment.

Cheryl's Favorite Study Spots

1. The Library- If you are looking for a place that is completely quiet, the library is the  best place on campus to guarantee that any of your work gets done! The library at MSU has a lot of comfy couches, chairs, multiple printers and computers to get all of your work done. In addition, if you need to work on your lap top, the library has a lot of outlets to plug in your computer (free Wi-Fi included). The nice thing I love about our library is that it is generally open 24hrs. During finals week, it is open 24hrs beginning the Sunday before finals and up until the end of finals on Friday.

2. MSU Union Women's Lounge (Sorry Boys!!!!) This is a great lounge located in the MSU union and is for women only. The nice thing about this lounge is that it is the only spot in the union that is a designated quiet area. So you are guaranteed to get a lot of work done here and if you are hungry you can grab some food from the union food court and bring it back to the Women's lounge. Free Wi-fi is included!

3. The Gilchrist Lounge in the West Circle area- I use this lounge quite often when I am not in the mood to escape from my dorm complex. This is one of the few designated quiet areas in my dorm.  They have nice chairs and comfy couches so you can be a bit relaxed while doing your work. In addition, there is free wi-fi available!


4. Starbucks on Grand River- I like to come here if I want a little bit of noise while doing my work. I usually grab a nice cup of coffee and sit back in the back of the Starbucks and start doing my work. When do decide to take a study break while at this Starbucks it is fun to people watch !!!! Free Wi-Fi is included here!

Finding that special study spot takes a lot of time and effort. It took me at least a year to find these study spots at MSU.  My advice to all students is to explore and be patient; that special study place will come in time.

Good Luck To All Students On Their Finals!