(Alissa White -- The Beacon)
By Amanda Blas, Staff Writer -- blas13@up.edu
Whether you need complete silence to cram or think quiet is deafening when it comes to hitting the books, there is a place on campus for you. Here are 10 of the best study get-aways the University of Portland has to offer.
1. The Commons: To be more specific: "In the dining side of The Commons by the windows where you can see out on The Bluff and onto the city by the electric outlet where I can plug in my computer," said Villa's assistant hall director Teige Weidner. "That's where I go study."
2. The Library: The classic study spot, UP's library offers three floors to study on. Need to get some serious studying on? Try the basement, better known as the quiet zone.
3. Mehling Ballroom: Need a little distraction to keep you motivated while studying? The Mehling Ballroom is perfect for you. "It's not quiet, so you won't fall asleep," sophomore Ka'iu Moku-Paiva, Mehling Hall intern, said.
4. Saint Mary's Lounge: Library too crowded for you? Try Saint Mary's Lounge! "Saint Mary's is a great place to study because there's always an open table and you can always find a couch to relax upon," Mehling resident assistant junior Beverly Scott said.
5. The Pilot House: Food? Check. Comfy couches? Check. A good place for studying? Check.
6. Shiley Hall: The engineer's favorite, Shiley Hall is filled with places to get some work done. Complete with computer rooms and study lounges, Shiley has got it all. "It's a great place to meet for group projects too," freshman Jarren Villagomez said.
7. Dorm study rooms: Need somewhere to study outside of your dorm room that is still close to home? Try the dorm study rooms. "They're a great place to meet. They're kind of a mix of socializing and studying," sophomore Cynthia Oceguera said.
8. Villa Maria basement: Looking for some alone time when trying to get some work done? Take sophomore Brie Taylor's advice. "I go there because no one ever goes there and because they have computers that are always available," she said.
9. The Anchor: What could be better than studying with some gelato? The Anchor's chill atmosphere definitely gives you a relaxing place to study. "I say I'm going there to study," freshman Zach Baza said. "But really, I just end up eating gelato."
10. The Quad: Who says you can't get some fresh air while studying? "When the sun's out, sitting on the quad reminds me of being home," sophomore Malissa Baldarama, a California native, said. "Makes studying a lot more relaxing."
(Alissa White -- The Beacon)
