Dorm rooms, frats and sororities can be a bit crowded, loud and obnoxious. Lets face it, it's not a great place to study.
Your environment definitely effects your work. Obviously if you are trying to do your studies with with loud music or a party going on, its going to reflect in your work and concentration.
You'll want to find a nice relaxing environment where you can focus and concentrate well.
Here are some great places to study and do your homework besides home:
The School Library - Free High Speed Internet, a load of resources, and a nice quiet environment.
Library
A Local Coffee Shop - Also a great place to meet others. The Coffee shop provides a relaxing homey environment that can increase your work speed. A little caffeine helps with that too!
Out at Lunch - A great way to multi-task. Feed your stomach and your brain at the same time. Just don't drip any sauce(s) on your work.
In Class/Lecture - Doing homework in class is a great way catch up on homework. Just make sure you keep an ear open to the lecture going on, or else the teacher may call you out.
Park or Courtyard - Get outside, get fresh air (weather permitting).
Student Union Building / Student Center - Though it can get a bit loud and social at times, its a great place to collaborate with fellow classmates.
Also, between classes is a good time to do homework, if your work load at night is overwhelming.
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