University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Studying outside the Residential College, freshmen Ariel Kiken and Carolyn Summer take advantage of a sunny day. Many students could be seen studying m various grassy spots around the campus during good weather. K. Malta photo Trying to find just the right spot, junior biology major Katie Reynolds gets comfortable for a long day of studying at the Undergraduate Library. The UGLi was a louder and less formal alternative to the Graduate Library. K. Maher photo I LOVE THE PEOPLE YOU FIND AT THE RENDEZ-VOUS CAFE... THE ENVIRONMENT IS VERY CONDUCIVE TO CONVERSATION, WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO STUDY. ACADEMICS 69

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ndmg a riace STUDENTS ' OPINIONS VARY AS TO THE IDEAL SPOT TO STUDY On weeknights and some- times even on weekends, students could be found in a variety of places studying for classes, preparing for exams, and writing papers. The studying places ranged from coffee shops to the libraries to dorms and off-campus housing. The reasons for studying at different places were unique to each student as they found a place where they could be most productive. One of the most popular places on campus to study was the Undergraduate Library, better known as the UGLi. The UGLi provided four floors of places to study with full-sized tables, small carrels and com- puter labs. Even within the UGLi, students tended to stick to a single floor for study- ing. The basement and the first floor had the reputation of being the loudest, while the third and fourth floors offered a quieter atmosphere. Junior English major Allison Lazette said, I like to study on the fourth floor of the UGLi. I study there because there are lots of tables and it is usually quiet, but not too quiet. I like some background noise when I study. Students also chose to study at the Hatcher Graduate Library. The reading room provided tables and tables of lighted seating areas, or if a student did not want anyone to find them, they could hide in the stacks. Studying at the libraries also allowed students to take study breaks. The food venues close to the libraries, such as the Union, In and Out, Panchero ' s, and Jimmy John ' s, allowed students to refuel and pick up some food for energy. Some students chose places to study based on their location. They chose places close to their house, to classes, or to food areas. The Union provided a variety of places for students to study. They could sit in the MUG, find a couch on the first or second floor, or study at a desk in the read- ing room. Lazette said, 1 also like to study and read in the Union reading room. I like to study there because it is quiet and there are really comfortable chairs. Also, as an added bonus, there are many places to eat downstairs if I get hungry. Coffee shops provided students with the ability to study in a more casual environment. They could talk there while studying, have food and drinks, and be in a more exciting atmosphere. Some of the common coffee shops to study at included Amer ' s, The Coffee Beanery, Espresso Royale, Starbucks, and Rendez-Vouz Cafe. Junior anthropol- ogy and Spanish major Heather Hicks said, I love the people you find at the Rendez-Vous Cafe, very internation- ally mixed with many languages being spoken. The environment is very con- ducive to conversation, which can be dangerous when trying to study. The best Nutella crepes! Even if studying always did not get done, the study places allowed for social interaction. In the end, students ended up doing what had to be done to get their work finished. Each student had a different special place on campus where they felt the most comfortable studying. BY CARLY MCENTEE 68 MR Hi,: - NENSIAN

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Taking time out of studying, ISA freshmen Michael Cooper and Zack Riegle chat in the UGli. Small breaks were needed to get through the long study hours that were needed to understand course material. S. Ted as itkmana photo An open exchange of ideas helps LSA freshmen Adrian Moron, Zoraida Martinez, chemistry major Chris Grant and Molly Meade get through their course work. For some classes it was necessary to work through the homework with the help of others. S. Tedjasukmana photo 70 MlCHIGANENSlAN