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Exam time is toughÌýand intense. It can feel like a slogÌýsittingÌýin the same space hour after hourÌýreviewing your notes orÌýwritingÌýpapers.ÌýOneÌýway you can lightenÌýthe moodÌýandÌýgive yourselfÌýspaceÌýis to changeÌýyourÌýspacelocation.Ìý
È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s campus is fullÌýof options, toÌýsuit every mood andÌýstyle.ÌýThereÌýareÌýspacesÌýwhereÌýyou can shutÌýa door,Ìýand othersÌýthat areÌýwideÌýopenÌýwith lots of naturalÌýlight.ÌýSomeÌýareasÌýrequireÌýsilence, others areÌý‘quiet’Ìýzones,Ìýand someÌýare meant for groupÌýwork, with lots of debate andÌýconversation. Many locationsÌýoperateÌýonÌýaÌýfirst come firstÌýserveÌýbasis, but there’s alsoÌýrooms you needÌýtoÌýbook inÌýadvance.Ìý
AndÌýifÌýyou’veÌýleft yourÌýlunch on the counter, orÌýhave a sudden urge forÌýsushi,ÌýcampusÌýcanÌýaccommodateÌýmost ofÌýyourÌýwhims andÌýdesires.ÌýSo,Ìýbreak out, broaden your horizons, get to knowÌýyour university a little bit better!
Here’sÌýyourÌýguideÌýto some of the best study spaces across campus, complete with hoursÌýandÌýamenitiesÌýclose by.Ìý
Killam Memorial Library
6225ÌýUniversity Ave
The KillamÌýmight just be theÌýmostÌýpopular study spot on campus, andÌýthat’sÌýbecause it has it all.ÌýThere’sÌýa mix of quiet floors, group study areas, and lots of seatingÌýand eating possibilities.
- Collider (collaborativeÌýlearning space),Ìýwhere you can do group work
- Ìýare available to book throughout the KillamÌýLibrary
- Quiet andÌýsilent study zones
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- Printing Services:Ìýpay withÌýDalCard
Reserve a roomÌý(myDalÌýlogin required)Ìý
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HoursÌý(check theÌýÌýfor most up-to-date hours)
- CurrentlyÌý: 8AM – 12AM
FoodÌý(checkÌýÌýfor most recent schedules)
- Second CupÌý(MON-FRI: 8AM-Ìý9PM)
- SubwayÌý(MON-FRI: 8AM-7PM)
- Bento SushiÌý(MON-FRI: 11AM-7PM)
NearbyÌýamenities
- Snacks:ÌýNova PharmacyÌý
6199 Coburg Rd, Halifax
Hours:Ìý(MON-FRI:Ìý9AM-8PM, SAT: 10AM-5PM, SUN: 12PM-5PM) - Food: ChefÌýinÌýThe Kitchen
1525ÌýLemarchantÌýSt, Halifax
Hours: (MON-SUN: 8AM-9PM)
Kenneth C Rowe Management Building
6100ÌýUniversity AveÌý
The Rowe is a bright and social space, perfect for studying in groups, orÌýas anÌýindividual.ÌýEven on cloudy days the atrium is full of light, andÌýit’sÌýaÌýwide openÌýspace, so youÌýdon’tÌýfeel locked in.
- Couches and chairs throughout the atrium
- StudyÌýroomsÌýareÌýavailable for booking fromÌý3rdÌýto 5thÌýfloorÌýbyÌývisiting the reception in suite 4004 to bookÌýor useÌýtheÌý.
- Richard S. Brookfield MediaÌýLoftÌýstudy area onÌýthe second floor.
Hours
- SundayÌýtoÌýFriday: 7AM-10PM
- Saturday: 7AM-5PM
Food
- GreenÌýCafe (featuring “Just Us!’’ÌýCoffee)
(MON-THURS:Ìý8AM-5PM, FRI: 8AM-1PM) - VendingÌýmachines
Close to
- SnacksÌýandÌýmeals: Noggins
6124 Cobourg Road, Halifax NS
Hours: (MON-FRI 8AM-8PM, SAT :8AM-6PM, SUN: 9AM-5PM) - Fresh air andÌýa short walk: Straight down South Street to the Northwest Arm
Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB)
5793 University Ave
CHEB is a modern, bright (a lot of natural light) and quieter study space that’s ideal for getting into a focused mindset.
CHEB is a modern, bright (a lot of natural light) and quieter study space that’s ideal for getting into a focused mindset.
- The CHEB offers spacious seating for individual and group study on the 2nd floor
- in the Kellogg Library for quiet and group study
- (myDal login required)
- Comfortable lounge areas to relax
Hours
- Currently: Monday to Friday: 8:30AM-5PM
- Check the for current hours
Food
- Starbucks (located in Tupper Building)
(MON-THURS: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, FRI: 7:30AM-4:00PM) - Vending machines
Weldon Law Building & Law Library
6061 University Ave
The law building is one of the best spots on campus. It’s smaller, more focused and perfect for concentration without distractions.
- Quiet study spaces
- Computer access
- Printing services: pay with DalCard.
Hours
- Monday to Friday: 8AM – 10PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 8AM-10PM
Food
- Brief Break Café
(MON-THURS: 8AM-3PM, FRI 8AM-1PM)
Life Sciences Centre (LSC)
6287 Alumni Crescent
The LSC is a hidden gem, offering quiet study spaces throughout, ideal for a relaxed independent study environment away from crowds.
- Quiet secluded study areas from 3rd to 8th floor available for booking
- Reliable wi-fi, accessible power outlets, nearby washrooms, and elevator access to upper floors
- Offers a mix of individual desks, window seating and casual lounge areas for both focused and relaxed study
Hours
- Monday to Friday: 8:30AM-4:30PM
- Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED
FoodÌý(checkÌýÌýfor most recent schedules)
- Tim Hortons
(MON-THURS: 7:30AM-5PM, FRI 7:30-4PM) - Zoca
(MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM) - Footlong
(MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM)
Pizza Pizza
(MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM) - Grille Works (MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM)
Goldberg Computer Science Building
6050 University Avenue
Goldberg is a versatile study spot that offers a balance of quiet and collaborative spaces. It’s a great choice for longer study sessions, with reliable wi-fi, computer access through the learning centre, and plenty of workspaces to choose from.
- Desk workstations with laptop computer hook-ups from 2nd to 4th floor
- Learning Centre room and computer workstations
- Quiet study areas on all floors
Hours
- Monday to Friday: 8AM-9PM
- Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED
Food
- Ground Zero
(MON-THURS: 8AM-3PM, FRI 8AM-1PM) - Vending machines
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