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How can you focus on college work when you have 3 other people in your dorm room?

I am going to be rooming with three of my good friends from high school, but they can be loud sometimes. #UTAustin

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Kim’s Answer

The library has pretty extended hours. Or, you might think about making some house rules from the get-go, with specified quiet times, requiring music to be low or headphones to be worn, having guests over, etc. Even though they are good friends, too much togetherness is hard to handle. While you should not have to leave your own home to study, you might find that the dorm starts to feeling closed in after a while. If not the library, look for other secluded spots, form study groups with classmates, etc.


Also, roomies aren't always a bad thing. While I did not live on campus, we did carpool. The ride time gave us time to proofread each others' papers (yes, before the electronic age), toss around ideas, review test prep questions, and drill on vocabulary cards. You can help each other study.


UT is a beautiful campus - enjoy it! What's your major?
Thank you comment icon Thanks so much for your answer! I'm going to be majoring in business. Ken
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Grace’s Answer

Hi Ken! When I went to UT, I took advantage of the benches and picnic table areas scattered throughout campus. It was always fun to try out a new spot and get to people watch while I worked. When the weather is nice, studying on the Main Lawn was always peaceful. I believe there is a hammock area outside of the SAC, along with plenty of seating areas inside and outside. UT has so many hidden gems to study at besides the PCL. The Architecture Library and the Tower Library were always some of my go to's!

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