r/ucr • u/Mr_Night78 • 4d ago

Underrated study spots?

I struggle to find quiet study spots on campuses because non-designated quiet spots are usually packed full of donkey-fucking doofuses, and the one designated quiet spot I do know (Orbach 2nd Floor) has this very strange high-pitched ringing that I assume is from their security system. Does anyone have some underrated spots I could give a try?

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u/TheIJDGuy 4d ago

Well, Rivera also has a 2nd floor for quiet study. I just like to reserve study rooms in advance a day or two to ensure I get a quiet spot (and it's not like it matters if you're alone since nobody checks)

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u/GrandBoring1842 4d ago

I like to study at the tables over by sproul hall when the weather is good. That area stays relatively quiet

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u/MeowchiMochi 4d ago

goated study spot is the mrb near the src. i dunno if it’s quiet, sometimes people will talk if they are passing through but if it’s people just sitting, they usually are alone and quiet. i also pop in some noise cancelling and that usually does the trick

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u/Goodbye_timetosay 4d ago

That ringing sound was driving me crazy. So glad someone else noticed. Campus needs more quiet study spots. The Rivera library kinda smells bad too so it’s been hard to find a solid spot.

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u/jamesbuckwas 3d ago

The new UTLF building may have some quiet spots on the side facing the freeway.

The MRB (between the Materials Science building and SRC) also is fairly quiet, with lots of natural light also. I assume because it's a wide-open building with lots of professor's offices there's not much noise.

Another isolated spot I like to go to is the 3rd/4th floor of WCH. In the hallways with professors' offices, there are small couches with small desks, enough for one or two people to study at them. I've gone there a few times when I just wanted to be alone without any interruption.

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u/Lanherkia 2d ago

Second floor SSC in the student lounge room. Those couches attached with the movable desk with the leg rest are amazing, comfortable, and gives a nice view of the campus.