As the temperature begins to rise in Tempe for the summer season, so does the general anxiety of nearly every student who realizes: Finals are only one week away.
However, before the fear of approaching all-nighters and coffee overdoses sets in, there is still time to find that perfect study area. After all, you’re going to spend several hours a day sitting in the same seat.
Below are five go-to spots for focusing on schoolwork and forgetting about your early onset of graying hair, complete with locations:
Royal Coffee Bar
Royal is a small coffee shop that serves a sizable cold brew that can give most students the kick they seek while attempting to pull through 36 hours without sleep.
Location: Fifth Street & College
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seating: Indoor and outdoor
Serves: Coffee and pastries
Website: royalcoffeebar.com
Hayden Library Third Floor
Hayden Library has several of its own gems for students seeking a change of pace. Although most students may simply head to the first floor’s lounge area, others may opt for the third floor, where several colorful books offer a cozy space for hammering out that final essay.
Location: 300 E. Orange Mall
Hours: 24 hours
Seating: Four floors and an outdoor patio
Serves: Indoor cafe serves coffee, tea, pastries, etc.
Website: lib.asu.edu/hayden
Infusion Coffee & Tea
Infusion is a lesser-known coffee and tea shop that offers dozens of options for students who need caffeine, but get tired of drinking black coffee several times a day.
Location: 300 E. Orange Mall
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seating: Indoor and outdoor
Serves: Coffee and tea
Website: infusioncoffeetea.com
Outdoor Grassy Areas
While focusing on schoolwork, one may forget to sit outside and literally smell the roses. Luckily, ASU’s main campus hosts several grassy areas where students can settle in and enjoy some fresh air while they read and write. Plus, it’s free!
Location: Anywhere on campus
Hours: 24 hours (though only 12 hours if you prefer sunlight)
Seating: Everywhere
Design North Library
Feeling cooped up in the deep recesses of Hayden? Check out the Design Library, located on the first floor of the Design North building. Although it isn’t 24 hours, the library is quiet and not packed with students radiating stress. It’s a little more colorful, and a tad less sterile than Hayden.
Location: 810 S. Forest Mall CDN 153
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Seating: Indoor
Website: lib.asu.edu/design
Cartel Coffee Lab
Every finals week, Cartel becomes packed with students desperately attempting to finish class projects and reread their textbooks front-to-back. However, the popular coffee shop almost always has an extra seat for someone in need of free wifi and an herbal iced tea.
Location: 225 W. University Dr.
Hours: Every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Seating: Indoor
Serves: Coffee, tea and pastries
Website: cartelcoffeelab.com
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