By: Carly Intraversato
Sometimes locking yourself in Mugar Library is not the vibe. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of Mugar as a study spot. Too crowded, sometimes too quiet, and sometimes too loud. There are a lot of good study spots in and around BU that outdo good old Mugar. Since I’m a senior I’ll share my secrets with you.
Number One: Tour Les Jours in Allston. This is a Korean bakery with lots of good sweet or savory treats, perfect for a little study snack. There are many seating options in there as well, so you can sit by the window or at your own table. They also have the most perfect matcha latte for a little pick-me-up if you need it.
Number Two: Limered Tea House near the Packards Corner T stop. Limered Tea House has the cutest interior. It makes studying enjoyable. Everyone that sits in there is most likely also studying so it’s good motivation. They also sell a range of sweet treats, boba, coffee, and tea. I recommend the iced caramel latte.
Number Three: Buick Street Market in Stuvi 1. This one is a bit more known but still a good one. There’s a little market in Stuvi 1 with tons of seating and tables. It is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for motivation to study because everyone there is. An awesome perk to this place is there’s a Dunkin Donuts attached where you can use your BU terrier card to buy food or drinks.
Number Four: Trident Bookstore on Newbury Street (specifically the second floor). This is the perfect place to romanticize your life while studying and getting a bite to eat. During the week it’s relatively calm so it makes for a great place to study if you’re looking to get off campus. I also had a friend see Zendaya and Tom Holland there so there are also possible celebrity sightings.
Number Five: Last but not least the Law Cafe in the BU Law Building. The Law Cafe has building views of the Charles since it’s entirely windows. There’s also a bunch of seating options so you can go solo or with friends. Plus it’s right by the GSU so when you need a quick break you can walk to get something to eat.
That’s all for my study spot recommendations! Keep studying and working hard.