In the spirit of finals week, Binghamton University students are rushing to their favorite study spots around campus. And while all have the same goal of getting good results on tests, papers and projects, they have different places where they like to prepare.
Students camp out all across the University during this time of the semester, and have a variety of opinions on which locations are the most conducive to productivity.
Michael Gutierrez, a junior double-majoring in management information systems and leadership and consulting, said that he can be found studying on the fourth floor of Glenn G. Bartle Library.
“The fourth floor is open 24 hours, so I know that no matter what time of the day it is I can walk in,” Gutierrez said. “[Once] I’ve started working, getting on the grind, I can stay there until I want to leave. There is no rush and I’m not going to be kicked out.”
James Martone, a junior majoring in accounting, said that he prefers working under a deadline. Martone studies in the Hinman Success Center because it is close to his dorm and closes at midnight.
“I’m usually done doing homework by 12 or at least I try to be,” Martone said. “I don’t like to stay up too late for work.”
Other students prefer an entirely different environment, and prioritize fresh air and a view over library desks. Kirsten Schaal, a junior majoring in biology, said that when it’s nice out she studies in the Nature Preserve. But during the winter when this isn’t possible, she still goes for a similar vibe.
“It’s nice to go to the Red Lounge,” Schaal said. “The courtyard is pretty in the winter months, and it’s pretty warm and quiet in the Fine Arts building at night.”
Aviva Korbman, a junior majoring in psychology who lives off campus, said she opts for the comforts of the Bartle Pods because of their location and convenience.
“They’re always open, [and] they have computer and printing access that I need,” Korbman said. “They’re right next to Jazzman’s, but they’re not distracting.”
When it’s snowing and raining, some students prefer the convenience of their housing communities to stay warm and get work done. Christina Nigro, a junior double-majoring in finance and management information systems, said she prefers her dorm in the winter.
“The dorm lounge has people that I can talk to while studying,” Nigro said. “I like the noisy environment and the fact that I know the people around me while I’m working.”
Nicole Oppedisano, a junior majoring in psychology, said she prefers to study in her dorm because it’s quiet and she can focus.
“I find even the library has people that are talking, because they go together with their friends,” Oppedisano said. “It’s just hard to concentrate with that. Also if I need anything, it’s close. I just have to go to my room.”