In Cape Girardeau, students thrive at study locations! Studies show that changing your scenery helps stimulate the brain and keep you focused, whereas prolonged periods of time in one place increase boredom and make it easier for your mind to find distractions. Let’s dive into some study spots in town! The public library offers several seating options and provides an academic environment to work. The Southeast Missouri State University campus includes multiple buildings to accommodate students, such as Kent Library and student center. Going further downtown, you can find restaurants, coffee shops, and other general working places.

Jessica Nguyen suggests the lobby in the Top of the Marq, an accessible place for people to sit and complete work. Aubrey Pobst favors Mana Tea. Pobst studies at Mana Tea for the environment. She describes, “It helps me focus because the lights are dim and they play calming music.” While studying in different locations is beneficial for a lot of students, others may prefer to work at home. Elijah Cheek says, “The reason why I study at home is that I have all the materials I need at my house to finish homework or projects I have. Also, I like working at home because I don’t need to travel anywhere to start my work. I can just get straight to it, and in my opinion, it is the most comfortable for me.” Overall, students enjoy working at a variety of places in town, while others prefer the comfort of their own homes.