Best Places to Study at SMU: Midterm Edition

Midterms are just around the corner for SMU students. Thoughts of studying bring to mind late-night cram sessions in a packed Fondren study room. Changing your study environment can lead to better productivity and ability to focus. Are you looking to switch things up this time? Here are the top five places to study at SMU this midterm season.

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Bridwell Library

Located next to Perkins School of Theology, the Bridwell Library is a historic and cozy study space. It evokes the prestige and academia of an old university. With dark wooden desks, quaint table lamps, and shelves filled with rare books, it creates an academically-stimulating study environment. Spend some time at Bridwell to manifest that A on your exam.

Fondren Library’s Reading Room

The Reading Room in Fondren Library is perfect for those who need to work in complete silence. The Reading Room has limited capacity, ensuring it never gets too crowded. On top of that, any loud chatter is sure to get some less-than-approving looks from fellow studiers. The room’s floor-to-ceiling windows and bright lights are also great for keeping you energized!

Hughes-Trigg Student Center

Another one of the best places to study at SMU is Hughes-Trigg. Following its recently-completed renovation, Hughes-Trigg is the heart of student life. It features brand-new modern and innovative spaces for collaborative work or solo studying. Hughes-Trigg has an assortment of high-top tables, couches, nooks, and traditional desks to choose from. When you start to feel that lull in energy, stop by Panera for coffee or grab a protein box at The Market.

Foxtrot Market

Foxtrot Market is located right across the street from campus, and its outdoor seating options offer a relaxing study environment you can’t find in the library. The space has incredible natural lighting, and its chill ambience radiates the positive vibes we all need to get through our study session. Plus, there’s easy access to reviving snacks. Click here to check out their menu!

White Rock Coffee

White Rock Coffee is a Dallas-based coffee shop loved by locals, and it just opened its latest location in Snider Plaza on Hillcrest. If you’re looking for a brand-new off-campus study spot, look no further. White Rock Coffee has a welcoming and warming atmosphere that will keep your stress levels down, and their wide selection of caffeinated beverages and bake shop pastries will help you get through the day.

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