Grab a coffee from JavaStop and spread out on the large tables in what's known as the living room of Corvallis campus. Or on a warmer afternoon, look out on the quad from JavaStop’s porch and breathe in some fresh air.
You can’t beat the warmth with all the beautiful wood paneling in this building. Energize your study session with natural lighting when you head upstairs to find a row of high-backed chairs paired with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Everyone knows about the prominent rotunda of the Valley Library. On the second, fourth and fifth floors there are nooks to the left and right as you enter the rotunda area with just enough seating for one lucky person or two study buddies.
If you enjoy ambient background noise while you study, the constant hum of people talking in the ILLC will create the atmosphere you’re after. Coffee and snacks are just steps away at Cascadia Cafe or Market to help fuel your studies.
Soak in the best view of the valley while you dive into your latest reading or project. Make sure to snag one of the coveted spots on the fifth floor with a view of Marys Peak.
Pick a couch in view of the fireplace or a cafe table and chair next to the generous windows to tackle your latest assignment. If you need to refuel, then head to Trader Bing’s Cafe for a coffee or sandwich.
Champinefu Lodge is home to the Basic Needs Center, which is open to all students. Curl up by the fireplace, brew a cup of tea at the beverage station or heat up your lunch to set yourself up for success.
The cozy vibes are high here. The creaky wood floors, high-backed chairs and fireplace make for a vintage setting to tackle that midterm paper. Bring a pair of headphones to tune out the occasional dance class held in the adjacent gym.
A two-sided fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows and four food stations make the Beaver Dam in Obsidian Hall a favorite gathering place for OSU-Cascades students in Bend.
