ORIENTATION 2011: Top 5 Spots to Nap Besides a Dorm Room

1. Mathematics Lawn
A large lawn that isn’t closed off to students is hard to find on campus. With a perfect ratio of shade to light, this sequestered lawn provides the best outdoor spot for a peaceful nap.

2. Lerner leather seats
Some of the oversized leather seats placed throughout Alfred Lerner Hall have seen better days, but that doesn’t mean they don’t maintain their title as the comfiest seats on campus. A short siesta on these chairs in between classes can be the best part of a busy student’s day—as long as someone isn’t playing the Main Lounge piano too poorly.

3. John Jay lounge
John Jay lounge is the perfect napping spot for first years seeking out a classic Ivy League common room feel. Curl up next to the ornate fireplace—or the decorative Christmas tree stationed there during the holiday season—and doze off just like Columbia students of yesteryear.

4. Avery Plaza
Tucked between Avery, Schermerhorn, and Fayerweather, the plaza boasts a quiet getaway undisturbed by frisbee-throwing frat guys, tour groups, or parents with small children. This spot is especially peaceful during the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.

5. Avery Library
Unlike Butler, Avery Library is so far free of bedbug sightings and contains the prettiest book stacks on campus. Besides, the lower level’s corner couch is much more suited for a midday snooze than studious reading.