Study Corners In School
by Mingzhe
Classrooms 🔥popular
^ A newly renovated classroom in NUS High, featuring new dual-use chairs and tables, alongside a digital screen to display texts.
^ A normal classroom, with tables and chairs for students to study in.
The original place of learning, studying often starts at the classrooms! With a conducive and appealing environment made just for studying, one can immerse themselves into their learning with minimal distractions. Rows of tables and chairs and the pale clear whiteboard set the mood for studying, while the open windows and swirling fans provide ventilation to our body, enriching it with vital minerals essential to nourish our body.
Some classrooms have undergone new improvements, including new floor tiles and new screens, providing a refreshing new experience for students. These tables and chairs are connected, providing ease for students to move them around, and enhancing collaborations between each student for a more collaborative learning environment.
Each category will be rated from 1-5.
| Socialization | ⭐⭐⭐ Decent for collaborative work, tables can be moved around (good for individual and collaborative work) | Focus | ⭐⭐ May be noisy at times, due to other users of the classroom |
| Atmosphere | ⭐⭐⭐ Decent tables and chairs to ensure comfort, ventilation is good with open windows | Accessibility | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ One’s own mentor classroom, accessible during school hours |
Miscellaneous:
| ❄️ Air conditioner: A cool and productive environment | ✅ Only for some | 🔋Charging Ports: Keeps your devices happy | ✅ |
Level 1 Block D and Block E Study Corner 🔥popular
^ Study corners near classrooms, for students to engage in their academic activities.
Its circular tables and chairs facilitate active discussions and socialisation, providing a space for effective group discussions and group work to complete the numerous group projects that our NUS High curriculum has to offer. Coupled with it being next to classrooms (Year 1 and some Year 5 classrooms), it is a convenient and meaningful area to engage in important academic conversations.
Each category will be rated from 1-5.
| Socialization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Prime spot for small group discussions. | Focus | ⭐⭐ Noise generated from surrounding classrooms may affect focus |
| Atmosphere | ⭐⭐⭐ Quality tables and chairs to seat comfortably. | Accessibility | ⭐⭐⭐ Located near classrooms, limited seats |
Miscellaneous:
| ❄️ Air conditioner: A cool and productive environment | ❌ | 🔋Charging Ports: Keeps your devices happy | ✅ Limited |
Level 4 Block E Study Corner
^ The Level 4 study corner, with comfortable leather toppings and a nice wooden table for students to comfortably study.
A unique study corner located near the computer labs, with rectangular tables and leather chairs, perfect for comfort and focused studying. Multiple tables are available, ensuring that anyone can come and utilise this space to maximise their learning experience.
Each category will be rated from 1-5.
| Socialization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Prime spot for group projects and discussions. | Focus | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice and quiet environment for focused and efficient studying |
| Atmosphere | ⭐⭐⭐ Quality tables and chairs to seat comfortably. | Accessibility | ⭐⭐⭐ Quite a number of seats for numerous students to study in. |
Miscellaneous:
| ❄️ Air conditioner: A cool and productive environment | ❌ | 🔋Charging Ports: Keeps your devices happy | ✅ |
Concourse Bench
^ Wooden benches placed at the concourse for students to utlitise.
The immersive and astounding view of the field and the boarding school provides a breathtaking experience for students who wish to utilise that space. The benches are spacious, providing adequate space for learning and collaboration. This provides students with the opportunity to engage in small group discussions for their projects, improving productivity and concentration when conducting meetings for their projects.
Each category will be rated from 1-5.
| Socialization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The collaborative nature of the tables and chairs provide a nice environment for group projects | Focus | ⭐⭐⭐ Minimal distraction from others, however the people walking by may cause some disturbance |
| Atmosphere | ⭐⭐⭐ Windy and well ventilated, however lighting may not be the best | Accessibility | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quite a number of tables, which are usually available for use. |
Miscellaneous:
| ❄️ Air conditioner: A cool and productive environment | ❌ | 🔋Charging Ports: Keeps your devices happy | ✅ Limited |
Student Lounge
^ “Nest”, the student lounge, is a place for students to conjugate together to relax, recharge, and socialise with one another.
The student lounge has decorative beanbags and some tables for conducive discussions and group projects. A distinctive feature of this space is the availability of a few different board games, allowing students to relax and recharge during their free periods, while getting to bond with their fellow schoolmates, but just remember to keep the place neat and tidy after use, and footwear should also be kept at the shoe racks located at the side of the lounge.
Each category will be rated from 1-5.
| Socialization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect amenities like beanbags and small tables for students to sit around and conduct discussions or to relax and recharge. | Focus | ⭐⭐ Games provided there may be distracting, coupled with the usual crowd over there which can hamper focus. |
| Atmosphere | ⭐⭐ Cooling and comfortable environment, but may not be the best for focused studying | Accessibility | ⭐⭐⭐ May be crowded during peak hours, making it hard to find space. |
Miscellaneous:
| ❄️ Air conditioner: A cool and productive environment | ❌ | 🔋Charging Ports: Keeps your devices happy | ✅ |
Canteen Tables
^”Arc”, the canteen, is a place for students to come together and consume their meals, recharging themselves for the school day ahead.
The newly refurbished canteen provides new and a refreshing set of tables and chairs for one to utilise. These tables provide a nice and spacious environment, perfect for group discussions while consuming their scrumptious meals.
| Round Tables: Nice for group discussions. These tables come in different sizes, which can fit around 5 people per table. | High Level Tables: Nice for individual work/meals, optimal for introverts. These tables provide students with a more personal space for them to eat, or to do some simple studying. | Umbrella Covered Tables: A nice and cosy place to immerse yourself with nature while focusing on your studies, or simply just chatting with your friends! |
Each category will be rated from 1-5.
| Socialization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect environment for students to come together and socialise | Focus | ⭐ Not optimal for focused studying, due to the noise from the canteen. |
| Atmosphere | ⭐⭐ Simple group discussions are optimal, but focused ones or individual studying may not be optimal. | Accessibility | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Convenient and accessible location for students to conjugate together. |
Miscellaneous:
| ❄️ Air conditioner: A cool and productive environment | ❌ | 🔋Charging Ports: Keeps your devices happy | ✅ Limited |
Random Benches here and there…
^ Wooden benches placed near the classrooms.
Benches/tables are placed around school, for students to utilise for their academic interests or to socialise with one another. These spaces provide a comfortable and favourable environment for one to revise their schoolwork, and also for small group discussions.
| Socialization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small groups of students are able to come together for group discussions | Focus | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Minimal distractions, but in some locations there may be noise generated from nearby amenities. |
| Atmosphere | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent tables and chairs for students to study in | Accessibility | ⭐⭐⭐ Located around school, perfect for one to conjugate at, but there are limited amounts of these tables around school. |
Miscellaneous:
| ❄️ Air conditioner: A cool and productive environment | ❌ | 🔋Charging Ports: Keeps your devices happy | ✅ Limited |