Joanna Jou

Baker-Berry Library, the college’s main library and most popular spot on campus, is home to a myriad of study spots loved by everyone who has stepped foot inside. The library is separated into two parts: Baker and Berry, which were both built at different times - Baker being the older part of the library (opened in 1928) while Berry is considered the newer part (completed in 2000). The 1902 Room, located on the left side of Baker Library, is a large and often quiet study space that I have been coming to every single day for the past two weeks to study for my midterms. There are no individual desks inside this room, but rather long rectangular wooden tables spaced out with a printer in here as well; I really like this format because it gives me a chance to have friends/peers study around me, but also spacious enough to focus on my own work. In addition, the interior decoration is also an addition to the beauty of this room.

Also located in the Baker part of Baker-Berry, Tower Room is the second and highest floor of Baker that overlooks the Baker lawn and Dartmouth Green. Since Baker does not have air conditioning due to how old it is, it gets relatively hot inside this room; however, this does not stop my peers and I from coming in here for a cozy study session. This study spot is also known as the “Harry Potter Room” due to its antique and magical-feeling aesthetic.

After a nice FoCo breakfast, you can most likely find me walking down Main Street (aka downtown Hanover, right next to the Green), to do my morning studying inside Starbucks while sipping a Chai or Matcha - my guilty pleasure that contributes to my poor spending habits. Whether it is watching video-taped lectures for my Calculus class, or reviewing slides for my Physiology course, I find myself to be very productive while sitting inside the friendly Hanover Starbucks to be the best way to get my brain stimulated for the day.

Home to the rare books and where you can find almost/if not everything about Dartmouth’s history throughout the years, the mezzanine level provides a beautiful and quiet study space with a view of the rare books collection. It is one of the most beautiful indoor study spots as a beam of sunlight shines through the upper level, which gives the perfect natural lighting inside this building.

These are just a few of the many beautiful and fantastic study spots at Dartmouth. As I continue exploring the many more spots on campus throughout my time at Dartmouth, I’ll be sure to update y'all - stay tuned and check back in a few months for an update!