Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Favorite nooks and crannies of WMU

I've been spending a lot of time around WMU's campus, so I'd like to share some of my favorite little nooks I've found. Just don't take them from me!
  1. Bernhard Center: bottom floor, large windows by the Bronco Mall entrance, corner booth. This is a nice little space, but I have two stipulations on this one: it must be warm outside and it must be daytime. I say that it must be warm because there is no insulation provided by windows like those so if it's chilly, you will notice within a half an hour or so. Also, there are AC vents right by those booths which makes it a great summer getaway. The "daytime" rule is part because I love the natural coming in but also when it's dark, the only light that you have is hanging above your head which makes for an awkward glare on particularly shiny textbooks.
  2. Waldo Library: bottom floor, Confucius Center study spot, huge comfy chair. Have you ever passed by this little alcove downstairs? It is often dimly lit and there is almost never anyone there... Yet it the BEST nap spot on campus.* The bottom floor of the library is known to be the loudest, so the three-walled resource room is great for muffling out any noises that are too loud. Plop yourself down in one of those giant, leather, cradle-chairs and you are set for a solid nap zone. *Everyone knows that the Honors College Lounge is the best place to nap, but since it is under construction, I have made an exception and deem this new location to be the new best spot.
  3. Waldo Library: bottom floor, large windows facing Knauss, twin desks. I'm not a huge fan of the twin desks (those that have a table with a divider in the center for two people to sit at). They've always freaked me out and I feel a little uncomfortable intruding on someone's study space. That, in addition to the fact that I always feel exposed, like everyone is looking at what I'm studying ("It's my anatomy book, I swear it's for class!") But if I can get one of those desks with the chair in the corner, I'm golden. The view from the bottom floor is great: people walking by is like a screen saver to life.
  4. Waldo Library: third floor, anywhere facing a window. There are some great little corners on the third floor, I HIGHLY recommend trekking up there if you want some peace of mind. If the leaves are on the trees still then you have a great nature view to enjoy all that silence with. Excellent choice for either those who need absolute silence to read or anyone who wants to get away for a bit.

So this is just the very beginning of my list. So come help me out!

WMU Reader Questions: What is your favorite nook on campus? Where do you like to study? Where do you like to get away?

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