An insider’s guide to study spots at Brown
…in case you want to seem knowledgeable about doing work in spite of your never having been productive once
The Science Library Basement
We all know and love the Sci Li basement. Pros include comfy chairs, lots of desk space, and tons of people who want to be there even less than you. Cons: the constant bustling of people refusing to get work done can cause lots of background noise. The zero decibels sign is false advertising.
The John Hay Library
Ever wanted to hear the sound of a bird chirping eight blocks away? Hit up the John Hay. Be warned: flip flops will make every person there glare at you as you awkwardly try to minimize the clip-clops you make as you walk through the stunning study spot.
Andrews Commons
If you’re a hungry-hungry Brown student in need of a cookie slice or some pho to make you feel better about the problem set you have due in three hours, check out Andrews. There’s a quiet study room upstairs featuring a printer and enough calories to get you through your work.
The Faunce Underground
If you’re studying in the underground nestled below the land of less-good Blue Room coffee, congratulations, you are a hipster. It’s dark, full of people who look hipper than you, drinking single origin coffees out of mason jars. Cool factor: 10/10
The Blue Room
Who hasn’t studied here? It’s right on the main green, with huge tables for you to lay out all the work you’ve procrastinated until now.
Nelson Fitness Center Lobby
Don’t work out? Now you honestly get to tell people you spent hours at the Nelson if you take advantage of their couches you will literally sink into when you sit down. Features lots of good-looking athletes flaunting their “straight-from morning-lift” bodies.
The Rockefeller Library
Last but not least, the Rock. It’s been there since the beginning of time for generations of Brown students to suffer in. Pros include big windows that have a cool view of the downtown and quiet study rooms.