From quiet corners of Campbell Library to outdoor benches and coffee shops, Rowan University students have their own strategies for staying focused during finals week. We asked students where they do their best studying and why these campus locations help them prepare for academic success.
As finals week comes to a close and students and faculty head home for the holidays, we started thinking—where do most people spend their time studying for finals week? We walked around campus and asked students where they do their best studying and why. From the library to the lawn, these are the best study spots on campus according to current Profs.
Campbell Library
Mechanical engineering sophomores Quinn R., Alex G., Ryan S. and Dave C. took advantage of the free Red Bull being given out on campus to keep their group going. Their favourite study spot is the Campbell Library. “We like this portion of the library. It has a large availability of workspace and resources.”
Coffee Shops
History majors Graelyn L. and Chelsea J. prefer a quieter environment when preparing for exams. Their favorite study spot is the Starbucks Cafe inside Barnes & Noble on Rowan Boulevard, where they can review course materials while enjoying a warm drink.
Bozorth Hall
Public relations senior Andrew B. is looking forward to finishing finals and returning home. His favorite place to study is the lounge in Bozorth Hall “I can’t study at my house. I’m too easily distracted. The environment here helps me stay on track. Studying is a mental thing.”
Studying Between Classes and Internships
Journalism senior Morgan J. shared this selfie with us as she prepared for finals on her break at her internship. Her favorite study spot is her Desk at Philly Mag. “I worked at Philly Mag for 15 hours a week this semester, so to balance that and school, I had to get creative.”
Outdoor Study Spaces
Brittany E. is a double major public relations and advertising senior who finds peace in the great outdoors. Her favorite study spot is a bench outside Bunce Hall. “Rowan’s campus is pretty inspiring. It motivates me to do well.”
By: Bianca Blando
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Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation college to a public research institution ranked among the top 100 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to nearly 25,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro and its eight other locations in southern New Jersey. Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, affordable education; and the development of public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the fastest-growing public research university in the Northeast and among the nation’s top 10 fastest-growing, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In 2025, Rowan opened New Jersey’s only veterinary school and is one of only two universities in the nation to offer M.D., D.O., and D.V.M. medical degrees.