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Attending online college is flexible and convenient, but finding a good study space isn’t always easy. Your home isn’t always a good place, because it can be full of distractions and noises, especially if you have children. Places open to the public are often too crowded and even more distracting. Many online students struggle with their studies, because they just can’t seem to find a comfortable, quiet spot that is conducive to learning.However, if you just give it a little thought, you will realize that there are several public spaces that are perfect for e-learners, offering both free internet connectivity and a quiet atmosphere. Below are four that
1. Your local public library: Public libraries are open during regular business hours and are often visited by students because of their universally understood “be quiet” policy. If it’s peace and quiet you are looking for, you will surely find it at your local library. In addition, all libraries are equipped with desktop computers, printers and open Wi-Fi, along with thousands of books to supplement your studies. In order to use the library, you must first become registered. This will require an up-to-date driver’s license or another official government-issued ID.
2. Your religious meeting house: If you are religious and attend weekly services at a local meeting house, ask if you can use one of the breakout rooms to study. As an integral part of their community, religious organizations are always open and willing to offer their help to everyone, especially members of their own congregation. Like the library, a religious meeting house has an understood “quiet” policy. Most are also connected to Wi-Fi.
3. Your local community center: Most towns and cities have public spaces that are open to everyone for a variety of uses. Community centers may be affiliated with the city government or a local school or church, or they may be connected to a local business or other private organization. These spaces are usually available for use during regular business hours and provide free Wi-Fi and other office tools, such as printers and copy machines. Many also have separate rooms that can be reserved for an allotted amount of time for meetings, study groups, even birthday parties.
4. Outside a local café: The inside of a coffee shop is often very loud, but most now offer free Wi-Fi, making them very popular for studying and working, despite the distractions. However, a coffee shop’s outside seating area is usually not as loud and busy, so when the weather is nice, you should be able to find a quiet study spot out there. And because you are still located near the café, you will still be able to connect to its free Wi-Fi signal.
Do you know of any better study spaces for e-learners? If so, please share them below!
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1. Your local public library: Public libraries are open during regular business hours and are often visited by students because of their universally understood “be quiet” policy. If it’s peace and quiet you are looking for, you will surely find it at your local library. In addition, all libraries are equipped with desktop computers, printers and open Wi-Fi, along with thousands of books to supplement your studies. In order to use the library, you must first become registered. This will require an up-to-date driver’s license or another official government-issued ID.
2. Your religious meeting house: If you are religious and attend weekly services at a local meeting house, ask if you can use one of the breakout rooms to study. As an integral part of their community, religious organizations are always open and willing to offer their help to everyone, especially members of their own congregation. Like the library, a religious meeting house has an understood “quiet” policy. Most are also connected to Wi-Fi.
3. Your local community center: Most towns and cities have public spaces that are open to everyone for a variety of uses. Community centers may be affiliated with the city government or a local school or church, or they may be connected to a local business or other private organization. These spaces are usually available for use during regular business hours and provide free Wi-Fi and other office tools, such as printers and copy machines. Many also have separate rooms that can be reserved for an allotted amount of time for meetings, study groups, even birthday parties.
4. Outside a local café: The inside of a coffee shop is often very loud, but most now offer free Wi-Fi, making them very popular for studying and working, despite the distractions. However, a coffee shop’s outside seating area is usually not as loud and busy, so when the weather is nice, you should be able to find a quiet study spot out there. And because you are still located near the café, you will still be able to connect to its free Wi-Fi signal.
Do you know of any better study spaces for e-learners? If so, please share them below!
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Patricia Garza has been covering topics related to online and traditional education for many years now, so if there’s anything you need to know about these subjects, Patricia usually has the answer. In general, most of her articles are contributed to online college websites, such as the OEDB Accreditation Guide.
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