definitive ranking ranking of of places places to to aa definitive study on on campus campus study
words by: flynn wedd
authored by a jaded law student
Over the last three gruelling years that I’ve been spent at this university, I have always struggled finding the right spot to study – until now. Enjoy.
9. unibar
8. hub level 4
As the popular adage goes, “never mix business with pleasure”. This should ring especially true for those who have ever dared to study at the Unibar. Too many times I have been studiously attending to my homework, only to receive an invite to share a beer at the Unibar. DO NOT GO. You will regret it. One beer will turn into seven, and next thing you know, you’ve missed two compulsory tutorials and you’re contemplating whether you should attend your third absolutely sauced. Anyone who claims they can successfully study at the Unibar without being peer-pressured into getting a jug is a liar.
I admit it, this was my go-to study spot in my first year of uni. If you’re foolish enough to study here, you’ll likely spend what feels like an endless epoch searching for an available table. Even in the rare event that you’re successful, you’ll find that the table is tiny and inexplicably sticky. Would not recommend as a study spot if you don’t have a pair of noise cancelling headphones to block out the incessant commotion caused by the line at Taste Baguette.
7. ligertwood
Ah yes, our beloved Liggy. I will probably be ostracised by my fellow law students for placing this one so low on the list – but I assure you, I have my reasons. First, the building is some sort of ugly Frankenstein mix of mid-century and contemporary gothic architecture (not to mention the gross pebble veneer cladding). But more importantly, the underground study spaces are simply devoid of life. While I have rarely ventured down to the Liggy dungeons, each time I do, I endure a sensory onslaught of stale air and glaring fluorescent lights. I still recall my first occasion studying in the Liggy during SWOTVAC and wondering why everyone down here looks so miserable. Seriously, the stress in the air was almost palpable. Although, it isn’t all bad. The people that populate the interior of the building are some of the nicest and approachable people I know (not to mention the glorious coffee from St. Raphael’s cart).
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