Best study spot: Daugherty Hall

Tucked away in the back of the Trabant University Center, across from the Multipurpose Rooms and up the stairs, is Daugherty Hall. The building, formerly the First Presbyterian Church, was acquired by the university after the church relocated in 1967. In 1996 it was connected to the Trabant University Center and converted into a study lounge. Since then, the spacious hall has become a popular study spot among university students.

The room has approximately ten tables, each with enough space to spread out a few textbooks, notebooks and a laptop. There are also ten rows of couches, so students are guaranteed a place to study in Daugherty Hall - most of the time.

To ensure finding a place to study, it's best to go to Daugherty Hall later in the evening. The space tends to be more crowded mid-day because students study there between classes.

Students come to Daugherty Hall because of its convenient location - it's close to classes and to Main Street - but they stay because of the atmosphere.

"It's closer to my dorm than the library," sophomore Kelly Benesh says. "It's always really quiet, but there's a decent amount of noise so it's not too intense. I like it."

Studying in Daugherty comes with amenities, particularly during final exam week. There's always wireless Internet, and during finals week Daugherty Hall is one of several study spots on campus that will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Free snacks will also be provided during finals week, proving that there are multiple benefits to pulling an all-nighter.

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