Study space

Find or create the most optimal study space.
Your ideal study space can be anywhere. What matters is that it supports your focus and productivity. A good study space includes:

• a clear, organised desk or table
• minimal distractions

Some students focus best in silence, others with background noise. Some alone - others together. Find what works for you!

Establish ground rules with your family, friends and housemates so they don’t disturb you when you need to focus.

• 10 tips to create your own study space at home (website)
• Some considerations to hold in mind when setting up your study space (video, 2’)
• How to get an organised study space (infographic)

No study space at home?

If you can’t find a suitable place to study at your home, try some other places, like: 

• Libraries
  Libraries offer quiet study areas and, most of the time, outlets for laptops.
• Cafés and restaurants
  You can study in a cosy atmosphere there, with often free Wi-Fi.
• Study groups
  Join local study groups to collaborate and meet others.
• Co-working spaces
  Hire a place in a co-working space to have a stable, comfortable and quiet place to study.
• Community centers
  Sometimes, community centres offer free, accessible places to study during the opening hours.
• Parks or outdoor spaces
  Studying in parks or other outdoor spaces on sunny days can be nice.
  Take a blanket for comfort.
• Friends’ places
  Study at a friend’s or family member’s place for motivation (social control) and some social contact.