The beautiful green grass and the rabbit and lizard sightings are only the bare minimum of what Adelphi’s peaceful campus has to offer. It doesn’t matter your location; whether you’re inside the library or outside on the grass across from the University Center, you can always find a place to sit and to relax with a snack or a book in hand. The campus itself is extremely walkable, so anywhere you set yourself is only a short walking distance away from somewhere to eat or take a break.
Available Outdoor Seating
The picnic tables across from Blodgett Hall are a great spot to sit and enjoy a drink or something to eat from the Paws Cafe (in the Nexus Building). This also makes a great study nook, as it’s near a parking lot and away from any loud socialization. The area is placed perfectly under a tree to provide shade on a warm, sunny day.
The Panthers’ Den is just a building away, where a lawn full of chairs and a tent with outdoor seating is at anyone’s disposal. Eating outdoors has become much more common in the past few months; however, the Panthers’ Den also contains a small cafeteria area indoors to eat as well.
The Nexus Building
The Nexus Building’s perimeter is surrounded by benches and chairs with tables. Online classes can be taken inside the Nexus or even outside during the warmer months. Many students will agree that this building is where the “hanging out” takes place, before or after class, because of the superfluous amount of seating areas and, of course, the café and Starbucks kiosk. Such available seating makes it quick and simple to find somewhere to sit for a few minutes or even a couple of hours. Students come here for all purposes, and being that it’s within close proximity to both the Swirbul Library and the Panthers’ Den, it’s an easy go-to place for everyone.
The Swirbul Library
If you’re looking for somewhere quiet, try the Swirbul Library, which is directly across from the Nexus building. This is possibly the best place you can study on campus. Desks are available for student usage on every floor, plus you can reserve a sound proof room for even less distractions! Students can use their laptops to work on class papers, research, homework, etc. for as long as needed. If you don’t have a laptop on you, you can ask the help desk on the first floor to borrow one. On the second floor, you can find desktop computers that you may also use whenever you need.
Because seating on campus is so ubiquitous, I never have any trouble finding a spot where I can be alone with a Starbucks beverage on me, inside or outside. Adelphi University doesn’t only provide us with knowledge; it provides us with community anywhere you end up on campus. So, go ahead, and explore what Adelphi has to offer you. Get an ice cold drink, find your special study spot, and get cracking at those books!