Perfect Study Spots for Princeton Students Seeking a Change: Uncovering 4 Unique Study Sites!
Discovering Hidden Study Spots at Princeton University
Princeton University offers a diverse range of study spaces to cater to various preferences and moods. In this article, we will explore some study environments that might not have been mentioned in Nanako Shirai's 2018 post, focusing on quiet and historic, modern and resourceful, outdoor and nature-inclined, and cafes and social spaces.
Quiet and Historic Spaces
The Princeton University Chapel, with its beautiful Collegiate Gothic architecture, is a quiet and contemplative space that could serve as a peaceful location for reflection and quiet study. Chancellor Green, with its stunning stained glass ceiling, is another option for those seeking a quiet reading and study spot.
Modern and Resourceful Spaces
The Student Center, located near the heart of campus, offers modern facilities, gadgets, and a café, making it an ideal spot for those who prefer a more contemporary study environment. The Frist Student Center, while not specifically mentioned as a study space, hosts various events and has spaces that could be used for group study or collaboration.
Outdoor and Nature-Inclined Spaces
For those who enjoy studying amidst nature, Prospect Garden is a serene outdoor space perfect for a quiet walk or study session during favorable weather.
Cafes and Social Spaces
Small World Coffee and The Coffee Club are popular spots for socializing and casual study sessions. They offer a relaxed atmosphere, making them suitable for those who enjoy studying with friends or need a break from library environments.
Alexis Wu '25, Engineering Correspondent, recommends the Forbes backyard for studying, particularly when the weather is nice. The Forbes backyard offers picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and green space for studying, providing a refreshing change of scenery from indoor study spaces.
The EQuad Study Lounge, located in the Civil & Environmental Engineering wing, is another suggestion. It has an open hub for socialization and a computer lab for quiet study. Chancellor Green Cafe is a suggestion for those who prefer a lively, coffee shop-like environment for administrative tasks and brainstorming.
Mendel Music Library is a suggestion for those who prefer a serene, focused study environment with natural light and views of the Prospect Garden trees. It is worth noting that this article does not mention any new study spaces in the Forbes backyard specifically for the spring semester.
We encourage readers to explore these new study spaces on campus and share their discoveries. If you have a favorite study spot that you'd like to share, feel free to email Alexis Wu '25 at [email protected] to be featured in a follow-up post about study spaces.
A junior student, Alexis Wu '25, suggests the Forbes backyard as an outdoor and nature-inclined study space, particularly during nice weather. This hidden gem offers a change of scenery from the common indoor study spaces, with picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and green space.
For those passionate about home-and-garden aesthetics and seeking education-and-self-development, a serene outdoor space like Prospect Garden may appeal, providing an ideal environment for a quiet walk or study session amidst nature.
