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

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Spots... by Connie Cnang The University was long renown for its athletics, a fact that often made people forget that academics was actually the factor that first rocketed the University ' s name into prominence. In recent years, 90% of the University ' s departments were in the top twenty departments in the country while 70% were in the top ten. Studying for classes was a priority for most students on campus, and students subsequently had their preferred places to study. I ' d say my favorite study spot was the computer lab back when I lived in West Quad. Well, they have nice computers, are open all night, there minimal distractions but still are a few people to talk to. It ' s nice, said fourth year English major Eric Stork. Others preferred the library: Right now I enjoy the 2nd floor computing place in the UGLi. I like noise while studying and I like how you can be on the computer or work on your stuff not on the computer but still be there. Like at the fishbowl, I feel like if you are not looking at the computer you should get off so others can get on, said third year eonomics major Corina Mommaerts. dent studies in the Dana 3. Not only were classes held Ibut the Dana Building was a 1 where students could study, |ize, eat, and even play pool. S. Jerome photo When it was warm outside, the Diag was filled with students sprawled out on the grass reading and working on laptops. In the wintertime, students became extremely creative with their places of study. I study anywhere I can sit down, said third year biopsychology and Spanish major Kavya Vaidyanathan. The Law Library ' s too quiet, but the business school is great! I also like studying anywhere there ' s free wireless. Like Borders or Beaners. Many places not affiliated with the University also provided accommodations for students. It ' s great when students come in here with their study groups and order a pot of chocolate fondue or a mug of hot chocolate. We really encourage students to come, said Rob Ponitz, owner of the Chocolate Cafe on Main Street. Though many students dreaded hitting the books, studying was a major and frequent part of the experience at the University. All students had his or her own favorite places to study, and when this was a place where they would meet up with friends or eat chocolate, studying could even be enjoyable. |s to study

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or Trait by Alicia Benvenuto merj ; Frog or a un ' sn. junior I went out 1 no matter co. Tnere i ' i that von I dienujoi ,1 carried a unit at t - - pdl sands v door a ' pending Students dressed up as Gumby, Captain Crunch, a speed limit, and Alice in Wonderland go out partying on Halloween night. Students could be seen on campus in all kinds of costumes. Photo courtesy Antoine Brantley Senior brain, behavior, and cognitive science major Chelsea Anderson hangs out with sophomore physical education major Mark Chrzanowski on Halloween. While many students went wild all weekend for Halloween, others preferred low-key house parties with friends. S. Jerome photo michigan life 57

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A student studies outside a local cafe. Many students preferred the noisy atmosphere of studying in a public place. S. Jerome photo On warm days, students find sunny spots outdoors to study. Students took advantage of the warm weather and could also be seen sleeping, tanning, playing frisbee, and socializing outside as well. L Worcester photo michigan life 59