On Campus!
Hillel House – Located in North campus, near the Winthrop Offices and Earth House. There are study spaces on both levels, with comfy couches, games, and a television downstairs (for a well-deserved study break of course)!
Harris Atrium – Above the entrance to Harris Refectory, there are tables and corrals lit by a glass ceiling. Warm, sunny, and close to food!
Dorm Common Rooms – A classic. And don’t worry, you’re welcome in any common room on campus! Feel free to occupy the spaces that are not yours, like the United States.
A tree – Comfortable and innovative, climb up as high as you can for amazing sights and have the squirrels provide you with complimentary chatter as soothing background noise.
Classrooms (with big tables) in Fanning, Blaustein, Bill Hall, New London Hall – Grab a few friends and inhabit a room for a long study sesh.
Coffee Grounds and Coffee Closet – Coffee Grounds is located next to KB, and Coffee Closet is part of Harkness. Both have extended hours during finals, in addition to caffeine and snacks.
A Closet – Hunker down in this dark and isolated spot. Located in yours or someone else’s room. For added warmth and comfort, make sure your only light source is a candle, and perform an impromptu séance to the underworld gods if you need a quick study break.
3rd Floor Cro – Dance studio lobby on the third floor has nice couches to hang and read (or nap) but all of cro has lots of tables.
Underground – Guaranteed to be quiet and tranquil. Shovels can be provided by Groundskeeping.
Language and Culture Center (LCC) – On the first floor of Blaustein, this welcoming spot has couches, computers, and resources in a large variety of languages. And free tea!
Chapel Basement/Library – A favorite quiet location on campus, there are large tables, couches and a great spot to escape from the hordes of people in Shain.
Unity House – Super comfortable and quiet, with lots of nooks and crannies for studying. Located right next to the bridge to the AC .
Off Campus!
Muddy Waters – 42 Bank Street, New London. A cozy spot (hello couches) with killer sandwiches and a view of the water.
Washington Street Coffee House – 13 Washington Street, New London. Great food, great vibes, and great drinks. Bonus: they have $2 tacos on Friday and Saturday nights.
A Parking lot – Plop yourself down in the middle of any parking lot, in use or abandoned. The cold hard surface is certain to keep you awake as you fight off the sleepies.
Starbucks (Groton, East Lyme, Waterford) – Two words: “Eggnog Latte.”
Panera (Groton, Waterford)- Also two words: Bread bowls.
Your mother’s womb – The warmest place around. Great to crawl back up when the world all just becomes too much.
Groton Townhouse (open 24 hrs!) – Your usual diner fare. If your studies have you craving waffles at 3 AM, this is the place to go. •
