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It might have been difficult to find the perfect study spot on campus during finals season, but how about during a global pandemic? For students living either on or off campus, it can be exhausting to search for a place to sit and work with the physical distancing guidelines. Spectrum’s got you covered with tips on where to study around campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barnard students from hot spot U.S. states and territories must make their own arrangements to quarantine for two weeks before arriving on campus, according to an Aug. 3 email sent by Provost Linda Bell and Dean of the College Leslie Grinage. This leaves students from 34 states and Puerto Rico with two weeks to find alternative housing options to abide by the New York travel advisory.

Phillip Le, CC ’24, is moving across the country for the first time without his family, but he does not know when to book his ticket from Lawndale, California to New York City.

Whether you’re drowning in problem sets or overtaken by paper deadlines, caught up in friend drama or missing home, there always seems to be a reason to cry. And with roommates ever present, breaking down in your dorm room is not always the best option. Spectrum has you covered with the best places to retreat to when the overwhelming emotions hit.

Last semester, I fell into the habit of studying only in my dorm. In fact, I only went to Butler two times. Everyone always looked so serious and angry. Someone was bound to be crying in the corner. The stacks of books looked like they wanted to eat me.

Finals are upon us, so we thought we would help you out as you choose your study space (carefully). It's that woeful time of the semester, when: