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At Texas A&M University, academic success is one of our top priorities. From a student's perspective, finding the perfect study spot creates an atmosphere in which to study for long periods. Whether your student prefers a calm quiet library vibe or the wind blowing around outdoors - there is a place for everyone! This article will list the Top 10 places to study at Texas A&M University. Each spot provided below has a different feature that caters to the diverse learning styles, comfort levels, and accessibility needs in a college setting.

1. Evan’s Library: Evan’s Library is a common place on campus that student’s study for many reasons. Evan’s offers individual study rooms, group study rooms, collaborative study areas, and research/graduate study areas. Each room has whiteboards and TVs that students can connect their devices to for a larger viewing experience. Additionally, Evan’s has a Starbucks on the first floor alongside the print center.
2. Memorial Student Center (MSC): The MSC is a popular place on campus! In the MSC, you can have different study spaces such as the flag room, where a piano is played by students, and different lounges with couches, chairs, tables, and outlets available for charging devices. The MSC is a great place to study for long periods due to the food availability near you. The MSC offers Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Houston Street Subs, Smoothie King, Rev’s American Grill, and many more options!
3. Aggie Park: Aggie Park is located directly across from Kyle Field and has beautiful lighting at night. Near the water, you can find rocking chairs, live music at the amphitheater, and a sweet treat at Moore Creamery. Aggie Park provides a cozy atmosphere that is on campus but is quiet enough that you can hear the water move and birds chirp as you study.
4. “Quadbucks” - Starbucks on the Quad: Quadbucks is a niche study spot on campus due to the fact it's in the heart of the Corp of Cadets area. Quadbucks is the Starbucks in the Quad that gives the “coffee shop” feel without the busyness of other Starbucks’. This is conveniently located on campus so you can grab a coffee or feel the sweet coffee atmosphere during your studies.
5. Texas A&M Research Park: Research Park is a unique space that allows students to take a brain break or feel the wind breeze as they study. Research Park provides the ability to play disc golf, fish, lay in a hammock, or let your dog roam. Research Park is located on the West Campus near Mays Business School with tons of walking paths and tree coverage.
6. Sbisa Underground: Sbisa is a Dining Hall on the Northside of Texas A&M’s Campus, but did you know about Sbisa Underground? Sbisa Underground offers a variety of seating as well as campus favorite foods like Einstein Bros Bagels, 1876 Burger, Copperhead Jacks, Chick-fil-a, Smoothie King, and others! Sbisa Underground is a great place to study for long hours with endless food options, booths, tables, and cool study corners.
7. Student Computing Center (SCC): The Student Computing Center is a great place to study with friends or project groups. The SCC offers tons of print rooms, tons of computers available to use, study spaces, and a help desk that is open 24 hours for all of your technology needs. The SCC is one of the only places on campus that is open 24/7.
8. West Campus Dining: The West Campus Dining Facility is a great place to study with 2 floors of booths, tables, whiteboard centers, and study spots. Additionally, this facility offers a variety of food like Shake Smart, Copperhead Jacks, Chick-fil-A, and others! This is conveniently located across from the Biochemistry Building which has a Starbucks and Aggie Express inside as well!
9. Zachry Engineering Education Complex (ZACH): ZACH is a student-centered learning environment with many different learning opportunities through technology-rich areas, experimental labs, collaborative learning spaces, art programs, and even a Starbucks inside! Zachry is also open 24 hours a day and is noticeably the largest academic building on campus!
10. Rudder Theatre Complex: Surprisingly enough, Rudder Theatre and Auditorium are niche places to study on campus as well! The comfortable, spacious seating area makes it convenient for quick studying in between classes located on the central part of campus. Rudder offers a quieter atmosphere with dim lighting that sometimes invokes deeper study motivations.

Overall, Texas A&M is so vast with many areas to study with food and coffee nearby, and opportunities for unique studying through whiteboards, quiet reserved study spaces, and collaborative learning areas for everyone.

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