Look we get it, you didn’t expect to do this much studying while at University, or you did, either way you’re still going to be looking for great places to study on campus. As this may seem like a very simple answer “the library”, there are a lot of other places to study on campus that are just as convenient and could be even more peaceful than the library. Before we go over the hole in the wall study spaces on campus lets go over the not so hole in the wall study spaces on campus. First, of course Irving K Barber Learning Centre, a great library to study or group study at, open late, and in such a convenient location on campus, a 5 minute walk away from Gage, go check it out! Another great library spot is Koerners Library, which is located directly behind IKBC, this is more of a silent study space, which is great when your exam is tomorrow and you’ve just finished reading the syllabus, get over there and get studying, Koerners is generally open until 10PM, the lower floors of the library are dedicated to silent study. Now that we’ve gotten the major two study spaces on campus out of the way, Woodward Library is a great place to study, and is located next to the UBC hospital, Woodward is a great place for both silent and group study, as rooms are available for student use. The Neville Scarfe library is also a great spot to study on campus, Scarfe is located right next to the UBC fountain, and to the right of the EOSC building. Now just because we live in Gage doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of the Walter Gage studying spaces, we have three specific study spaces and also a couple rooms that can be booked for study sessions at the front desk, more specifically in Gage we have two quiet studies and a silent study space which are all located in the Gage Commons block, these study spaces are open to everybody on campus and are a great spot to study all through the night, cause let’s face it you came to University for the sole purpose of gaining knowledge so get on it. I personally love all these study spaces on campus, but to be honest if you need a place to study on campus it wont be that hard to find, most buildings on campus are open to the public till the evening, when the doors will be locked, however if you’re already perched, hibernating and studying inside, one can stay in that building for days on days and days, trust me, I have lived through many midterm and final exam seasons, too many to count, this is why I go here right? To study? Good luck on your exams everybody! Check out some of these study spots, if you’re looking for a change of scenery compared to the blank wall in your room.

– Josh Park

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