Off-Campus Study Spots for Students

Tom Glenn Commons by Bellwether!

The library gets stale, roommates coming in and out, or you just realize you haven’t left your room in a smidge… Sometimes you need a change in scenery. No matter what student you are, Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, first-year, second-year whatever — Here are some great ideas of places to visit when you want to study away from campus or your room!

Awesome Atmosphere (but Bring your Headphones)

This first list of places are going to offer some great lighting, spots to sit, and most likely something to eat. Great places to study, but be prepared for some noise.

• Caffe Adagio

• Makeworth Coffee

• Woods Coffee on Railroad

• Ashuri Baklava Cafe

• Ferry Terminal in Fairhaven

Quieter & Small

Think smaller space, with peak hours that can be lively and loud, but more off the main road than the list above.

• Firehouse Cafe in Fairhaven

• Cafe Blue

• Lakeline Coffee Shop

• 11th Hour Tea & Coffee Bar

• Avellino Coffeehouse

• Lettered Streets Coffehouse

• The Next Chapter Cafe in Village Books

• ROAM Coffee + Beer

Think Outside the Chairs

These are some spaces that popped up in a discussion that I absolutely love the idea of hanging out at to study or read. I don’t know how long you can lounge around, so if anyone tries I’d love to hear how it goes.

• Hotel Lobbies

  • Hotel Leo

  • Village Inn

• Pickford Film Center

Or Just Cool Spots Outside

• Tom Glenn Common - Patio at Bellwether Way

• Taylor Dock

• Village Greens in Fairhaven

• Whatcom Falls

• Larrabee Park

• Teddy Bear Cove

• Boulevard Park

Most importantly — Don’t forget to study!

I studied a bit, Chef didn’t study at all, and we still got all the A+ grades. Have fun, lock in when you have too but don’t forget to explore, meet people and do all the things you think you’ll get to eventually.