For some, it might be hard to concentrate on statistics or history while surrounded by so many people.
Instead of staying within the confines of a dorm room to avoid the library rush, here are some other places around East Lansing where students can get some fresh air and take advantage of the warmer weather while they study.
Espresso Royale patio
Students who need a caffeine fix can buy a drink from Espresso Royale before setting up camp on one of their patio tables. Invite friends for a study date, meet up for a group project or sip some iced coffee during a spring afternoon.
If it starts to rain, students can retreat inside the cafe and grab a spot near the fireplace to warm up. The fire is constantly burning while the cafe is open.
By the Red Cedar
Hidden behind Wells Hall, a small concrete section sits over the Red Cedar River just to the left of a bridge.
This works well for students with a break between classes who want to use it for a quick study session. The river’s nearby rapids act as soothing background noise for those hunched over textbooks.
Whether you want to dangle your feet over the edge or sit on the concrete steps, the sounds of the river provide a peaceful retreat for those taking a brief study break.
Field between IM Sports-Circle and West Circle Neighborhood
The open space between IM Sports-Circle and the dorms of West Circle Neighborhood might serve as a scenic retreat for some students who want to escape the sounds of campus traffic.
Lay a blanket down in the grass under the sun, bring out some snacks and start highlighting notes. The open air surrounding the field might make for a good escape from a stuffy, crammed dorm room.
Wilson and Case Halls courtyard
Tables are spread throughout the open space between Wilson and Case Halls in South Neighborhood. When the weather is warm and the clouds are at bay, students gather on the sandy volleyball court for a pick-up game.
Students can get a bite to eat before claiming a table out in fresh air. When a break is needed, take to the volleyball court and blow off some steam before returning to the textbooks once again.
The gardens
There are many gardens scattered throughout campus.
For a quiet break and a chance to stop and smell the roses, students can bring their books to one of the several gardens.
Take a walk through the seven-acre Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum by the intersection of Bogue Street and Service Road. Use this opportunity to also explore the blooming Japanese Gardens.
Or find a grassy study spot in the Beal Botanical Garden near the Main Librar y.
