In my long-lived academic career I have encountered many different types of studiers: the good, the bad, and the distracting. I figured with finals right around the corner I would give a primer for what type of studiers you might want to lookout for as you seek an optimal studying environment. Perhaps, for some of you, this will be an eye-opening post which will finally explain why no one will study with you. But generally speaking, I feel like everyone has their tendencies and can identify with one (or more of these characteristics). Here they are:
the Hermit – more likely than not you have never seen one of these studiers before because they spend their time holed up on the some obscure floor of vp in the stacks. They believe that any interaction with people might inhibit their studies.
Mr/Ms. Popular – these are the people that seem to know EVERYONE. So when you’re studying with them they have a visitor every minute and feel the necessity to talk with each of them for long periods of time.
Hardcore studier – this is the person who some would say are TOO hardcore. They get agitated by your every breath, until suddenly they leave with no explanation.
the Sleeper – some people go to the library to study. Others have the remarkable ability to fall asleep every time. These studiers aren’t so bad, unless they snore.
ADHD studier – these are the people you can often find smiling at their computer. If you think they’re studying… they aren’t. Rather than typing their papers they’re chatting with their friends, rather than looking through lecture slides they’re watching the latest episode of Heroes.
Inconsiderate Jerk – this is the person that has absolutely no regard for the people around them. They answer their phones and carry out full conversations in the library. They blast their techno music through the headphones for everyone to hear. They bring the worst smelling Wawa hoagie and eat it loudly for everyone to hear.
These are just a handful that I can think of off the top of my head, there are more to come. Please feel free to let me know if you think I missed one.
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