The Livingston Campus, in my humble opinion, is the most fun campus here at Rutgers. Oftentimes dubbed as “Livi”, Livingston Campus is not only filled with great learning environments, but also has great restaurants and entertainment like Henry’s Diner and the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Livi has a great variety of thought-provoking and inspiring spaces for any major. Deciding on the perfect study spot mostly depends on who you are and what vibe best suits you. With some research and speaking with a few Livi natives, I have compiled a list of the most underrated places to study at on this modern campus. Do you want the best grades? Then this list is for you!
Livingston Student Center
The Livingston Student Center (LSC), located across the street from the Lynton Towers Residence Hall, includes many different areas for students to eat, relax, and study. There are so many nooks and crannies for students to set up for any type of study session. My personal favorite spot to study in the LSC is on the second floor and, if you really need to focus, the sky bridge connecting the LSC and the Livingston Dining Hall is a great, comfortable, and quiet place to study in. Another great reason why the LSC is a great place to spend time in are the eating options (find out which ones take Meal Swipes). Conveniently located in the center of the LSC are Dunkin Donuts, Sbarro, and Rock Café – which is my personal favorite place to eat. The LSC also holds different fantastic events throughout the year, so be sure to stop by soon!
Asian American Cultural Center
A personal favorite place of mine to study is the Asian American Cultural Center, also known as the AACC. Tucked between the LSC and the Livingston Gym is this resourceful cultural center. The AACC offers a great, comfortable place to study and hangout. It also hosts many different great cultural events where student can connect with one another. Be sure to stop by the AACC and check out their website, as they host thought-provoking events throughout the school year.
Rutgers Business School
The Rutgers Business School (RBS) has a state-of-the-art business building which is affectionately nicknamed “100 Rock” because of its address: 100 Rockafeller Road. This modern and fairly new (est. 2013) building houses faculty offices and lecture halls for the graduate and undergraduate business programs here at Rutgers–New Brunswick. The great thing about RBS is that you don’t have to be a part of the business program to take advantage of its great facilities and resources. The impressive glass building includes impressive collaborative classrooms, technology centers, advanced workspaces, and dedicated student spaces. If you’re looking for a bright and comfortable place to study in within a 143,000-square-foot space, check out the business building!
Livingston Plaza
Livingston Plaza is home to the Livingston Apartments and the multiple fantastic restaurants and stores on campus. Livingston Plaza is a lovely place to study outside. Also if you live in the Livingston Apartments, there are charming lounges for you to study in which you are sure to find the perfect nook to study in. No matter if you’re studying in Livingston Apartments A, B, or C, there are convenient places surrounding the apartments like Starbucks, Kilmer’s Market, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Hoja Asian Fusion, Henry’s Diner, and 16 Handles. A quick study break snack is not far when you’re studying in the Livi Apartments. Need a charger or maybe a pair of headphones? Kite+Key, Rutgers’ own tech store, offers all of your technology needs and repairs! Having a friend who lives in these residential apartments can be a really clutch thing to have during the upcoming finals season.
Bonus
Have some fun!
Hey—you’ve been studying mad hard, you deserve a break! Close your laptop and have some fun either in the Rutgers Zone or the Rutgers Cinema. The Rutgers Zone, located in the LSC, has a huge 93-in. TV to watch your favorite show or sports game. There’s also skeeball, pool, and basketball to play with friends. The Rutgers Cinema is a legitimate movie theater which has the newest and best movies at a discounted price for students. Both are great places to relax and have a good time after a long study session.
