<p>I'm planning to do most of my homework in the library, because I'm guessing it'd be quieter. However, late at night, if I don't want to be walking back to my dorm around campus, I'd probably go back earlier and try to finish up homework/studying in my dorm...is that impossible, due to noise/party/social life in dorms? I know it depends on the college, and the specific people you have in your dorm, but in general, how impossible is it to do some hw/studying in your dorm? I can deal with some noise, but too much and I get a little distracted. Not sure how quiet the library is all the time either- my high school library tended to be louder than a quiet study hall room sometimes.</p>
<p>I studied in the library. The dorm was way too loud and distracting (but it’s fun when you don’t have studying to do). The library I went to had a quiet floor. There was still the occasional loud person, but it’s much quieter and easier to stay focused.</p>
<p>For me, I never had a problem working on my homework in my dorm room or the lounge nearby. If a person looks like he or she is working on homework (headphones in, looking at flashcards, what have you), then he or she won’t be bothered.</p>
<p>That said, I don’t know your school’s culture. If you do decide to work on homework in your dorm, use of headphones might be a good idea.</p>
<p>I did it wherever was most convenient. My dorm had a study room that I went to sometimes, but my room was usually fine. The library was two miles uphill so I only went when I was already on campus.</p>
<p>It completely depends on your dorm environment. Some are loud and crazy 24/7 whereas are basically silent as you walk down the halls. A lot of dorms also have study lounges that are more convenient to get to than the library, so that’s an option as well.</p>
<p>The library ain’t bad. Around here we have a lot of libraries, but the main one has two floors that are louder and the rest have noise restrictions. I think I’ll do a lot of work there next semester, or maybe in the study lounges.</p>
<p>I started off studying in the library the first semester and hated it so much that I ended up studying in the student union (common study spot). But during spring semester I ended up hating the student union and loving the library LOL. So yeah.</p>
<p>Next year I really want to mix it up. It gets routine studying at the same spot pver and over. So I already planned out like 8-10 new study spots and through out the month–every month-- I will just mix it up. </p>
<p>My advice to you would be mix it up. Study in your room, library, student union, etc. No matter how big or small your school, I’m pretty sure there are decent study options.</p>
<p>The library at my university gets completely overwhelmed during midterms and finals week, so I try to study in my dormitory. Except, then the people living on my hall know where to find me to ask for help, which puts a damper on my own studying. Thus, I’ve been studying in strange nooks and crannies of the engineering school.</p>
<p>Would it be good to study in the dorm IF you have a single? Would studying in your single be better than studying in the library?</p>
<p>Experiment during the semester and figure it out yourself.</p>
<p>I had a single this past semester and studied in my dorm room. It worked out wonderfully.</p>
<p>Probably would be a lot easier to do in a single than the regular double dorm.</p>
<p>I have a question.</p>
<p>Should I.make friends?
How ling does it take to walk to class?
Is the food good?
What are parties like?
How will my roommate act?
Will I like my teachers?
…</p>
<p>No
A good hour
It’s a step above Chinese labor camp food
Cocaine and hookers 24/7
Either psychotic neat freak or serial killer
No</p>
<p>Purple duck -no body else can help with these questions . It’s all up to you .</p>
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@Purple- stop making fun of my posts.</p>
<p>Honestly it depends on your roommate/floor/house. If you’re boarding with a studier, your dorm will be quieter. If your roommate is a wild child who’s partying all night (every night). then that would be ideal because you would have the dorm to yourself. If your roommate is anywhere in between you might face some issues. </p>
<p>Odds are there are a good number of people in the library at any given time, and people are usually walking out and about campus, so the trek back wouldn’t be too hard. If you feel uncomfortable, however, you may be able to call for an escort.</p>
<p>If safety is a factor, remember that your life is more important than getting in a few more hours of studying.</p>
<p>Do you usually study with friends (they do their homework, you do yours), or by yourself?</p>
<p>I like to mix it up. I’ll study at the library, at the writing labs, at the lunchroom, and at home.</p>
<p>I hate working at tables and desks, so I always study on my bed in my room. The only time I do work in the library is when I have a long paper to do because there are less distractions (I find a private study room and lock myself in there).</p>