... long bench tables and individual study areas, plenty of plugs, natural light, and a small kitchen area, it has everything you could want from a place study ...
Now personally, I cannot study productively with other people, however, I do not always love the intense environment that is present on the top floors of the Phil or Marg Rob. A hidden gem for my fellow solo studiers is actually sitting in the Kings Gate student services building. Although it isn’t silent, it’s nice and quiet to sit and study in. With long bench tables and individual study areas, plenty of plugs, natural light, and a small kitchen area, it has everything you could want from a place study, and yet it is criminally underrated. Tommy’s coffee and Greggs are just over the road, so your mid study snack and caffeine fix is also just a few steps away.
I know however, not everyone wants to brave a solo lock-in session. For this I would highly recommend the Henry Daysh building. Across its many floors there are booth seats lining every corner, and spare classrooms that are open to students whenever they are not in use. With the Henry Daysh café on the ground floor and a kitchen area on level 3, it's hard to see why you would ever need to venture anywhere further for the entire day.
Additionally, another criminally underrated social spot I have come find myself in is actually Luther’s bar. The unlimited refill hot drinks were used as abused by me and some of my friends during last year’s exam period. Although it may not be the most calm place you’ll find, it actually is surprisingly great for essay writing.
So, before you are fighting for a seat in one of the libraries this exam season, maybe take a look at some of the more underrated spots across campus, as you might just find a new place to generate a first-class essay.