Our Guide to Finding the Perfect UBC Study Space
Finding the right study spot for you is easier than ever, only if you have the courage to do some field research. Lucky for you we've done it so you don't have to, below is a guide to picking a study spot that's perfect for you this exam season.
You can find all your UBC study resources online, but we've also curated the best list of places to put that studying to good use!
Lecture Halls
Advantages
Excellent place for group studying, as you have classroom facilities such as the board, you can even use the projector to display exam/homework questions! And since it’s a classroom, there aren’t many distractions in which could potentially steal your precious revision minutes!
It’s also relatively quiet, perfect spot if you study best in a quiet and calm environment! Being in a lecture hall gives you a sense of what it’s like when you’re taking an exam, just think of it like a mock exam, basically.
Disadvantages
Despite most lecture halls being quiet - It’s not necessarily always quiet, sometimes it’s not only you studying in that 500-seat lecture hall, you could be revising for that midterm you need to pass when those group of hippies are also “studying”... Lecture halls do have a relatively smaller desks and seats, which may be uncomfortable for some.
Libraries
Studying at a library, even though it sounds cliche, can be a perfect place to study if chosen properly! The most common ones on campus are Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (commonly referred to as IKB), Koerner Library, and Woodward Library.
These libraries have a relatively larger space, and can accommodate a lot of students, lots of awesome facilities like private study desks, it even has a solo/group study rooms, available to all students, and they’re bookable, too!
Bear in mind, however - these libraries can get super busy at times, especially during midterm/finals season, you should use the Library’s study room booking portal here to book yourself a study room, at least before you get kicked out of one by another student.
Advantages
Bookable rooms, perfect for group study/meeting and if you work best in a quiet environment. Books and resources are available to you in case you need help with your research/assignment. Certain libraries, like the IKB, are open late until 1AM or 24/7 during finals.
Disadvantages
Most libraries only open up until 10pm (or even as early as 7pm during summer session), it can also get really busy and super noisy at times, and this may reduce the effectiveness of your studying.
Student Residences
Do some research at Ponderosa roof and watch the 5pm sunset! UBC is home to some of the world’s best student residences, and not to mention that some res buildings are as tall as 55 metres, that’s 22 stories high!
Because of that, residents can enjoy views from the rooftop study lounges at Ponderosa and Orchard Commons, they even have a microwave and a fridge for you, but the views - especially the sunset, will blow your mind away!
Advantages
It’s got an amazing view and it is a very quiet place to self-study - perfect for when you actually need to concentrate on your work!
Disadvantages
You need access to enter residence commonsblock, finding a friend or waiting for someone to open the door for you can cut into your those previous minutes and seconds you need to get those marks to pass your exam. can be a little time-consuming.
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