My Top 3 Study Spaces across the campus
By Andrea Randhawa
It is week 11 of the semester, three modules are now completed, and this means that the assignments have started rolling in. On the MSc Psychology and Education, we are assessed purely through coursework (yes, that means no exams!). For most modules, there is only one assignment to be completed, and we are given an adequate amount of time for this. The lecturers of the module will brief us on the assignment and provide some reading materials to help us get started on it. Due to the nature of the course — imagine an undergraduate course squeezed into a year — these assignments are the best way to put into practice whatever we have learnt. I have completed my first assignment for the course, and I find that it has allowed me to identify gaps within my knowledge and address them through further research.
With the assignments steadily flowing in, a conducive environment is needed to work on them. The University has plenty of study spaces spread throughout campus, and I will be talking about 3 of them in this post. All 3 locations are within a 5- to 10-minute walk from each other.
The Wave
Recently opened, The Wave is the University’s newest building, and it is home to the School of Education. Study spaces are spread throughout the building, and lots of charging points can be found in all these areas. There is a café on the ground floor where you can get refreshments should you need to take a break from studying. The Wave is a 5-minute walk away from the Management School, which is where I usually have lectures.
The Diamond
The Diamond boasts a wealth of facilities, some of which include lecture theatres, computer rooms, printing facilities and open-plan study areas. I have several classes in this building, and it is a great place to continue working on assignments after class. There is a café to grab light refreshments, and if you are looking for something heavier, there are numerous restaurants and fast-food joints nearby. The best part of The Diamond is that it is open 24/7, so whether you are a morning or night person, there is always a conducive environment for you to study in.
Western Bank Library
Lastly, we have the Western Bank Library. If you need a quiet environment to study in, this is the best place to go to. There are loads of books to borrow and, if needed, the friendly librarians are there to help. If you are interested in Korean culture and history, you’ll be happy to know that the Window on Korea, an initiative started by the National Library of Korea, was recently opened in the library!
Bonus tip: if you need a break from studying, hop over to the Arts Tower to ride the paternoster, the tallest in Europe that is still in operation. If that does not interest you, perhaps a walk in Weston Park will do the trick. Make sure to visit the duckpond while you are there!
Andrea Randhawa is studying on the MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) in the School of Education at the University of Sheffield.
