Studying: The Best Places and How to Make the Most of Them by: Delani Bauer

Where to Study:

Studying goes well beyond just learning in the classroom or cramming information in your dorm room. 

Hardin-Simmons University provides a variety of ideal spots for students to be comfortable, build a community and prepare for their next exam. The Richardson Library at HSU offers multiple studying spaces spread across its different floors.

The first floor is home to the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE), where subject-specific tutors are available to help with every aspect of a class. The second floor offers a quiet, peaceful space for individualized studying. The third floor, with its private classrooms, provides room for collaboration and the building of a community focused on academic success.

Each student has their own special studying spot on campus. 

”My favorite place to study on campus is the third floor egg chairs in the library,” Ainsley Rhodes, sophomore elementary education major from Arlington, said.  “I like to move around a lot when I study, so these allow me to move while being productive at the same time.”

The Don Bridges Courtyard, located outside of the library, offers students a chance to enjoy the weather on nice days. It features many tables ideal for both individual and group study sessions.  Anderson Pond offers a scenic setting where students can enjoy nature while staying on top of their coursework.

Moody Center offers a variety of great studying spaces, including the upstairs area and the POD. Upstairs offers many computers and spaces to collaborate with peers. In the POD, you can grab a quick snack while studying with peers.

How to Study:

Everyone learns differently, so it is important to identify the study methods that work best for you.  To help with this, try taking a learning quiz to discover what type of learner you are. 

Visual learners retain information best when it is presented through sight. They often use tools like flashcards, color-coded notes and diagrams to enhance their learning. More than 50 percent of people are considered to be visual learners.

Auditory learners absorb information best through listening. They may rely on the use of video recordings, reading aloud or discussing topics to better understand the material.

Kinesthetic learners thrive when engaging in hands-on activities. Examples may include drawing, interactive tools and simulations.