You and I both know all too well just how difficult and stressful college actually is. Finding great places to go and study can be a key to success in achieving good grades, trust me. So put on your reading glasses and prepare yourself to be indulged. I'll tell you my favorite places to study, and maybe, just maybe, one day they’ll be your favorites to.

1. Starbucks

I love Starbucks all too well because, well, who doesn’t love Starbucks? But if you’re anything like me, then you enjoy grabbing a Venti iced chai tea and burrowing yourself in your assignments and projects, all while people watching in your local Starbs.

2. Panera Bread

Panera Bread is one of my absolute favorite places to study because they have excellent food AND excellent Wi-Fi. Trust me, I know this all too well. Panera Bread is cozy and makes you feel like you’re supposed to be studying, so it really sets the mood for you to achieve a 100 percent on your assignments of the week. Panera is a lifesaver when it comes to study spaces.

3: The University Library

The Library is a very important place for being successful when it comes to studying. They have generally everything you would ever need to study. They have printing; they generally have a small coffee shop in the lobby so you can get your fix of espresso and chocolate chip cookies too. The University library is the best place to study if you are easily distracted. Levels of loudness differentiate the library's floors. In most cases, the highest floor is the most silent study spot, and the lower you get, the louder the studying gets. The library is one of my favorites, because I can really buckle down and get my assignments done in a timely manner when I am there!

4: Outside When the Weather Allows

Being outside while sitting on a blanket and enjoying the fresh breeze and the clean air is one of the best places to study. When the weather allows, this is my absolute favorite study spot. I love feeling so free when I am studying outside. There really is no better feeling, well, other than getting a perfect grade on your homework, but other than that, studying outside takes the cake.

5: Home

Depending on how close you live from your university, sometimes, studying at home is the absolute best place to study. Studying at home allows you to feel comfortable and cozy all at once. It's important to feel comfortable while studying, because being as stress-free as possible while working on your assignments will positively affect you and your grades.

Hopefully you are now able to use some of my secret study spots to your full advantage and knock out this semester with killer grades. Keep on studying hard, one day, this hard work will pay the bills. God Bless!