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Campus Corners for Successful Studying
After endless hours inside the all-too-familiar walls of the same library or dining halls, sometimes the best way to spark motivation is a change of scenery.
Step away from the usual study spaces and venture into some of Harvard's most gorgeous and inspiring indoor spaces hidden in plain sight.
Harvard's campus is scattered with cozy corners, sunlit rooms, and unexpectedly serene nooks that offer the perfect place to focus. From tucked-away academic buildings to quiet buildings only blocks from the Yard, and scenic indoor overlooks – these off-the-beaten-path study havens help slip back into work with a sense of clarity and renewed energy.
Harvard Business School, Class of 1959 Chapel
Solo Studiers
For those who want peace of mind and some solitary time, there are locations that offer consistent quiet and an atmosphere suited to serious scholarship.
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Team Support
Whether in a group of 4, 6, or 10, working on a group project or quizzing friends, these spaces let everyone have a seat at the table and contribute to lively academic discussions.
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Room with a (World)view
Having trouble focusing? A pretty peek of the outside world helps the creativity flow, and the deadline anxiety decrease.
The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC)
The Music Building
Harvard Law School Library
Harvard Law School, Wasserstein Hall
Harvard Kennedy School, Institute of Politics Forum
The Barker Center for the Humanities
The Barker Center for the Humanities
Harvard Law School, Caspersen Student Center
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Gutman Library
The Harvard Foundation, Gray’s Hall, Lower Level
Memorial Church, Ground Level Student Oasis
Memorial Hall, Second Level
The Harvard Foundation, Gray’s Hall, Lower Level
Harvard Law School Library
The Harvard Foundation, Gray’s Hall, Lower Level
Smith Campus Center, 10th Floor
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School, Spangler Hall
Smith Campus Center, 10th Floor
Harvard Law School Library