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Apparently amongst all the stuff going on at college, you’re expected to do some studying. Unless your roommate is completely silent, you have sworn off AIM and your neighbors are absent, you’re going to have a difficult time getting actual studying done in your own room. As a result, you will have to seek out alternative study spots, and there are some good ones. When the studying just ain’t happening, the Daily Jolt’s QuadRiot is a great source of procrastination because sometimes you need to go away to come back. In the mean time here are some great places to cram!

• Your Dorm's Study Lounge: Got serious work to do? Try your floor's study room. No windows to gaze out of, no AIM profiles to check (don't even think about using wireless!), no ringing phones, and no TV. It's not fun in there, but believe in it, you'll get your work done. The one risk is that you will slip back into your room.

• The Library: Wait really? People study in the library? YES, especially when you have SEVEN of them! The most popular are the Rock and the SciLi, although you may pick and choose from this list of Libraries, and one has to meet your fancy.

• Singles Room: There are many singles rooms spread around campus. Chances are you will make a lot of friends freshman year, a lot of which will have different schedules from you. If you have a particularly annoying roommate or are not able to study in your room, go to a friends single and try to study there. This will help you in two ways. There will nobody in the room to bug you and you probably won’t want to be invasive and mess with his/her stuff therefore actually getting your work done.

• The Quad: The quad is a great place to find a lovely little grass spot to plop down on and read. Although it may not be the most productive spot on campus, it may be one of the most enjoyable ways to study (unless you're allergic to grass!). You won't feel like you're wasting a gorgeous day sitting inside studying. Watch out for the Frisbees!

• The Blue Room: The Blue Room is located in Faunce house, and it's always open for student use. There are two floors to use, one with comfy chairs to sleep---er, read--in! It boasts a wireless network, so you can always check your e-mail should you feel the need to.