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Best Places to Study for Finals Season in College Station

Meredith Andalis
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter.

Finals season is unfortunately upon us. If you are wondering where is the best place to ease the pain of studying, even slightly, then here are some Aggies’ favorite study spots on and off campus.

  1. The 4th floor of the annex: The 4th floor of the annex has been a popular spot for some time amongst students, however, until recently, there was very limited seating outside of the classroom spaces. However, the libraries have recently added new furniture to optimize their spaces for studying. Part of this upgrade includes more outlets so students can prolong their study hours. You can also remain caffeinated with the one elevator ride journey down to the Evans Library Starbucks. 
  2. Aggie Park: If you are wanting more fresh air while you’re being productive, Aggie Park has become very popular since its opening a year ago. You can relax in a hammock or take advantage of one of the many picnic tables spread throughout the park. 
  3. Polite Coffee: Polite Coffee has recently become my go-to spot for an off campus study location. There are plenty of tables and outlets and the coffee is incredible. My roommate and I spend countless hours there on the weekends to get a change of scenery from the campus buildings. They also have plenty of pastries and other things to snack on to satiate you and prolong the study hours. A final perk is their new, extended, hours being open to 7:00 p.m.  A big change from closing at 3:00 p.m.
  4. Koala Cafe: Koala Cafe is for people who prefer boba to coffee. I was surprised by the amount of seating, expecting it to be very minimal. What really sets this place apart is their amazon pastries that perfectly pair with their boba drinks. The atmosphere is very relaxed and never gets loud enough for you to be unfocused. 
  5. Architecture Building: The architecture building, I think, is a hidden gem on campus. There is plenty of seating on the first and second floors and is very close to Azimuth Cafe. There is also a piano located in the building, so people can play very serene music as you study.
Meredith Andalis is a member of the Texas A&M University chapter of Her Campus. In addition to being part of the social media committee, she enjoys writing about her personal experiences, discussing local restaurants, and covering events on campus. As a member of the social media committee she submits posts once a week for the chapter’s social media pages. Outside of her role at Her Campus, Meredith has had a variety of on campus jobs. She is continuing her over two years of work as a residence hall tour guide and spent the last year helping revise a textbook for one of the English courses at TAMU. Recently she started a new position as a consultant at the University Writing Center. She is also in her final year at TAMU finishing her degree in English with a minor in Communication. For fun Meredith enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending her paychecks on coffee. Her favorite movies include “When Harry Met Sally” and anything from the Captain America trilogy. She is also committed to finding cute coffee shops and bookstores wherever she travels to. She also enjoys writing which is why she loves being a part of Her Campus TAMU!