{"id":2544,"date":"2025-10-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2025-09-30T22:31:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T02:31:48","slug":"the-study-spots-we-swear-by-imaginary-gardens-go-tos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/the-study-spots-we-swear-by-imaginary-gardens-go-tos\/","title":{"rendered":"The Study Spots We Swear By: Imaginary Gardens Go-Tos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Anna Trevathan, Managing Editor<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Outdoor seating area located on the second floor of The Bill Haslem Center | Ashlyn Swaggerty <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Every student has their favorite place to get some work done, whether it\u2019s the sunny corner of the library or their own cozy bedroom. Finding that right spot where you can focus and tune out the rest of the world can make the difference between getting through all the assignments or falling asleep before you even find the Brightspace page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Imaginary Gardens team rounded up all of our go-to study spaces. These are the places that keep us in coffee, motivation, or in comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s put you on to your next potential study spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Newsroom\u2122<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Emma: The Newsroom is the perfect place for IG staff to come chill and get projects done! Whether you are writing an article or catching up on homework, my favorite place is getting it done with my Imaginary Garden<\/em> family! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Library: Special Study Rooms <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Schroeder: My favorite place to grade, write, and yeah, dream up new ideas is the special study rooms in the Hardin Valley Educational Resource Center (ERC), aka the library. The three rooms on the second floor are divine \u2013 big windows, a whiteboard, and a giant table to hold all of my grading. I\u2019m not on other campuses often, but the libraries on the Strawberry Plains and Magnolia campuses also inspire concentration in my soul. Team Library forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picnic tables by the duck pond across from the Goins building | Ashlyn Swaggerty \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Courtyard\/Any Outside Location <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Bean: Although the courtyard can be noisy at times, I find solace in knowing the world continues on around me. It\u2019s very easy for me to fall into the black hole of college, but being outside allows me to be grounded at all times, even in the evil world of calculus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna\u2019s Bedroom<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Anna: When it\u2019s late at night and I\u2019m trying to finish up an assignment, if I\u2019m being real, I\u2019m working in my bed. It\u2019s a space with pillows galore, my favorite candle burning, and an episode of Gilmore Girls<\/em> running in the background. Especially when I realize that there are topics I don\u2019t fully understand, homework can be an uncomfortable thing for me \u2013 so having a comfortable space to go through that experience is something very valuable to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Haslam Building: Windows on the First Floor <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Kiera: The seating area in the Haslam building on the first floor near the windows is a great study spot for me. I love the natural light the windows bring in. I always feel happier, lighter, and more energetic by being in a spot with a lot of sunlight. The big windows make the space feel more open and less cramped, giving me a clear mind to get work done. I like that it\u2019s usually quiet, but still has a steady flow of people, so it feels motivating without being distracting to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cushioned cubicles downstairs in The Bill Haslem Center | Ashlyn Swaggerty \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Haslam Building: Big Booth Seats<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Addison: The big booth seats in the Haslam building are perfect for stretching out and taking a nap if needed. They\u2019re fairly comfortable and are tall enough to provide just the right amount of coziness and privacy without being a separate room. It\u2019s fairly quiet and, as a plus, is near the math and science classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McWherther: By the Vending Machines <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Kiera: The first floor of McWherther by the vending machines is another ideal spot for me to study. It\u2019s very convenient for me, since I have classes in the building and it\u2019s easy to access. It\u2019s an open area so I don\u2019t feel claustrophobic sitting in a booth and the huge blue vents right by the tables keep it more private and closed off, which I appreciate. I like that the snacks and drinks are right there because it reminds me to take a quick break here and there, while not losing overall study time. The area has a casual vibe that helps me feel comfortable while still getting work done, making it a reliable place to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey Bear Cafe<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Draven: Since it\u2019s right by my house and relatively on the way to the college, I\u2019m always stopping by Hey Bear; so, naturally, I often just stay there and do whatever work I have on my plate for the day. With whatever drink, music, and spot I\u2019m in the mood for (I have many faves), I can lock in and chill with the people around me. It\u2019s a great spot to lift your spirits and relax while getting things done (or getting distracted by friends and Instagram reels).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Straw Plains Campus: Third Floor (near the Nursing Classes)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Amelia: Last year, I went to Straw Plains campus since it was the only campus I could go to with my parents driving me, so I often arrived at campus at around 7a.m. and left around 4p.m. Due to this long time spent at the campus, I\u2019d often coop up in the third floor lounge by the adjunct office for lunch or doing homework while I waited on my mom to pick me up. Even though I haven\u2019t stepped foot in that campus in months, it still holds a special place in my heart and, in my opinion, nothing at the Hardin Valley campus could ever compare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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