I just don't focus. The weather seems to be a major factor in student distraction affecting everything from study habits to paying attention in class. Cleary believes that even teachers are affected by the weather. They want to go outside and be in the sunshine as much as us. While UC Davis English professor Joanne Diehl may disagree that the weather is distracting to her, she does notice spring quarter's effect on her students.
Students seem to be lured by nature.
The irresistible pull of nature does not have to be destructive, though. Many students find a way to combine the desire to be outside and studying by bringing their books with them. The numbers of students reading on the Quad during lunch and at the Rec Pool suggest a middle ground can be found. Student burnout can also be a problem spring quarter. Students seem to be restless and unable to concentrate even when they are in class.