The most typical place to study (aside from one's dorm room) is the library. The library seems like the obvious and perfect solution of "where to study." What if someone told you that studying in a library is almost as bad as studying in your own room, assuming you are easily distracted in your room?
Just as you have come to the conclusion that studying in the library is a solution, so have almost all of your friends. Distractions are plenty, even in the library; friends always run into friends, and this invites long conversations that lead to a pure waste of studying time.
The library should be used as a place for research. If you have studying that requires you to have a constant access to books and journals then by all means, studying in the library is a good choice. However, even in the library there are places you need to avoid and places that could be most conducive to effective studying.
Search the library for the most vacant areas. Look for the floors or areas that people do not visit often). Find areas that are in the corner or are hidden so that no one will be able to see you easily. When in the library you literally need to hide yourself from others to avoid any form of social distraction.
If the library is not the best place to study, the natural question to ask then is "Where can I study then?" The best place to study is a place that the average student will not think of.
Did you know that almost all universities and colleges leave their academic buildings (where classes are held) open until very late or even open all night sometimes?
These buildings are basically deserted at night and are left open for the pure reason of allowing students a quiet place to study. These are the best types of places to study. All the elements in these building will work in your favor.
For the most part, you will have no distractions, it will be quiet, you will have ample desk space, bright lighting, and most of all a peace of mind which will help with your concentration.
All that being said, although this article may warn you from studying in certain places you must remember that everyone is different and different things work for different people. If you find that studying in your dorm room, studying in the library, etc… works for you, then by all means, stick to it.
Take this as a trigger to consider and take notice of what works for you. This article is simply laying down the basics of what you should watch out for.
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