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. Starbucks and Ocean rate first.
Some students find less traditional places to hit the books.
This way you can catch up on your reading while you keep your eyes on your clothes and you can also have lots of study breaks and taste everybody's cooking. Kim suggested an alternative place to study - the street. I enjoy studying while walking. I focus my eyes on the book and when I feel a presence I look up briefly just long enough to avoid eye contact yet identify the object. Some students, like Eric Tucker '02, insist upon maintaining the sanctity of their favorite study spots.