Since it’s the end to the first full week of classes, and homework is probably on the agenda for the weekend, I thought I would share some of locations around town that I have found to be good for studying. While studying at home or in a dorm room can be beneficial, a change of environment can also be equally, if not more helpful, in allowing your mind to be creative while writing papers or focusing on a task at hand.
While it i
s possible to study just about anywhere if you put your mind to it, there are a few things I feel are necessary for a graduate student to have while studying. A power outlet (have laptop, will work). A chair (I wouldn’t want to stand the whole time). Free wi-fi (these days, this is a must). Coffee (yeah, definitely need this). And a conducive environment to study in (of course, pop in some ear phones and block out the distraction, and you can study with almost anything going on).
While it i
s possible to study just about anywhere if you put your mind to it, there are a few things I feel are necessary for a graduate student to have while studying. A power outlet (have laptop, will work). A chair (I wouldn’t want to stand the whole time). Free wi-fi (these days, this is a must). Coffee (yeah, definitely need this). And a conducive environment to study in (of course, pop in some ear phones and block out the distraction, and you can study with almost anything going on).I consider studying at my house to be fine, but sometimes I just need that change of scenery. Here are some places that I have been known to wander to and study that have the 5 things I need to study (power outlet, chair/table, wi-fi, coffee, decent study environment)….
*Starbucks. We have quite a few of these around town…at least a dozen. Find your favorite one and get to know the baristas. They have been known to allow free 2nd cups of coffee.
*Kaffe Bona. 2 locations within just a few miles of ORU. And, bonus, they offer ORU students a discount.
*Nordaggios. The classic coffee shop located across the street from ORU, so even if you don’t have a car, a nice jaunt across the street can stimulate your brain for studying with a cup of roasted joe (discounts here too for ORU students).
*Barnes & Noble. This place is usually quite crowded but occasionally there are some free tables…however, power outlets are limited.
*Borders Bookstore. About 2 miles from ORU and similar to Barnes & Noble except more tables and power outlets.
*Cosi. This little café is just a few miles from ORU and not only offers oven-baked bread sandwiches, pizzas, and an assortment of coffee drinks, but it has free wi-fi, s’mores, and an outlet at almost every table (and there are many).
*Camille’s Sidewalk Café. Just about a mile and a half from ORU. It too offers free wi-fi and some decent food. The only downside is the lack of coffee…however, there is a Starbucks right across the street so you can always eat lunch and study and then migrate.
*Library. There are lots of these around town. Besides the one on campus which has multiple locations conducive to studying, the Tulsa public libraries have also been known to be great places to get away and think. Again, no coffee here, but with all the Starbucks in town, there’s probably one less than a mile from whatever library you go to – and some libraries have been known to have little coffee carts.
*Shades of Brown. This is a coffee shop in Brookside with funky décor and some back rooms to avoid the activity at the front of the store. To be honest, I have never studied here, but I would imagine during certain times of the day, those back rooms actually offer a lot of free space, quiet, and lots of strong coffee.
*Coffee Shop on Cherry Street. This place is on 15th Street near Utica Square so it is a bit further than some of the nearby places to ORU. I’ve never studied here either, but I have been there and seen ORU students out with their laptops, ear phones, and espresso.
These are just some of the places I have found in Tulsa that have been great places to study. If you are from Tulsa or are currently studying here, feel free to share your favorite study place as well – I’m always looking for additional places to check out!
*Starbucks. We have quite a few of these around town…at least a dozen. Find your favorite one and get to know the baristas. They have been known to allow free 2nd cups of coffee.
*Kaffe Bona. 2 locations within just a few miles of ORU. And, bonus, they offer ORU students a discount.
*Nordaggios. The classic coffee shop located across the street from ORU, so even if you don’t have a car, a nice jaunt across the street can stimulate your brain for studying with a cup of roasted joe (discounts here too for ORU students).
*Barnes & Noble. This place is usually quite crowded but occasionally there are some free tables…however, power outlets are limited.
*Borders Bookstore. About 2 miles from ORU and similar to Barnes & Noble except more tables and power outlets.
*Cosi. This little café is just a few miles from ORU and not only offers oven-baked bread sandwiches, pizzas, and an assortment of coffee drinks, but it has free wi-fi, s’mores, and an outlet at almost every table (and there are many).
*Camille’s Sidewalk Café. Just about a mile and a half from ORU. It too offers free wi-fi and some decent food. The only downside is the lack of coffee…however, there is a Starbucks right across the street so you can always eat lunch and study and then migrate.
*Library. There are lots of these around town. Besides the one on campus which has multiple locations conducive to studying, the Tulsa public libraries have also been known to be great places to get away and think. Again, no coffee here, but with all the Starbucks in town, there’s probably one less than a mile from whatever library you go to – and some libraries have been known to have little coffee carts.
*Shades of Brown. This is a coffee shop in Brookside with funky décor and some back rooms to avoid the activity at the front of the store. To be honest, I have never studied here, but I would imagine during certain times of the day, those back rooms actually offer a lot of free space, quiet, and lots of strong coffee.
*Coffee Shop on Cherry Street. This place is on 15th Street near Utica Square so it is a bit further than some of the nearby places to ORU. I’ve never studied here either, but I have been there and seen ORU students out with their laptops, ear phones, and espresso.
These are just some of the places I have found in Tulsa that have been great places to study. If you are from Tulsa or are currently studying here, feel free to share your favorite study place as well – I’m always looking for additional places to check out!
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