There are too many distractions and things moving around me. Even in the Absolute Quiet Room, the fact that people are going in and out of the doors is distracting to me. Another favorite study spot, of course, is the Sciences Library. Jill Paulson '00 likes to study at a carrel on the 12th floor. Others prefer the computer cluster and the lobby, since the sight of other people working helps them concentrate as well.
Many people like to study outside whenever the weather allows it.
Most students lie on the Main Green and Lincoln Field. Others enjoy less crowded places. It's a very nice spot in the afternoons because it shields just enough light to provide adequate reading light without straining your eyes. Mosley named another good and less frequented place - the lawn right next to MacMillan Hall. Coffee shops on Thayer Street enjoy great popularity, too.