This has always been a troubling issue for me since I was a kid. And I hope that this may help some of the youngsters out there who are currently in the same situation as I was in the past.
Well, I'm not a rich kid. Hence, these places are recommended highly for students like me - poor, only more productive after 4pm and can't study in very cold places. (Counting Cafes like Starbucks out as it is a lil' on the higher cost for poor students).
Libraries
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I used to study in the libraries in the past. However, as time passes, libraries have also changed their rules and regulations.
Libraries highly recommended (Woodlands Regional Library, National Library). Else, any library in your neighbourhood.
Pros:
- Quiet
- Conducive
- Have tables and chairs
- Free (unless you go to their cafe to sit and drink/eat)
Cons:
- Got to travel to there just to study (waste time and transportation cost)
- May be cold at times
- May not be able to get a space to study especially during mugging periods. So you better make sure you are there waiting before the library opens.
- Closes at 9pm. So students like me whom like to study till late night got to move to elsewhere and continue.
- Cannot discuss problems too loudly with your friend if you're studying with any.
- Sometimes too quiet ain't good too (might fall asleep)
- No food and drink
McDonald's
Highly recommended McD: Sengkang Sports Complex, 369 Sembawang Road, Pasir Ris Sports & Recreation Centre; beside Bras Basah Complex; Tampines (opp KFC, near bus interchange)
Pros:
- If you are thick-skinned enough, you can don't spend a penny there.
- Good if it is 24 hours.
- May discuss/talk as and when you want.
- Able to eat/drink and study at the same time without having to change location unless eating food other than McD.
Cons:
- May get chased out during peak periods (usually won't for the highly recommended places, except beside Bras Basah Complex)
- Some McDonald's may be cold
- People might stare at you for occupying the seats when there are no other seats
- May get too noisy especially with other students chit-chatting away loudly.
Sengkang Community Club
Pros:
- Quite a number of table and bench for you to occupy to study
- Free to public
- May study till late night (I've only tried till before midnight)
- Free Wifi
Cons:
- May get noisy at times (I use earpiece)
- May be hot during the afternoon, but they've also got fans installed.
Your previous school (Any polytechnics/ITEs?)
Pros
- Lots of tables and benches for you as the students there need to do project group/studying, etc
- Cheap food!
- Free Wifi!
- Power switches/sockets around (can charge your mobile, use laptop)
- Many washrooms, so don't have to worry having to use dirty washrooms (;
Cons
- Got to travel to there (unless your house is near your polytechnic?)
- Closure time of schools may differ
- May not have food after a certain timing
Thanks for poppin' by the Chipmunk Wanders and feel free to share with me better places! :)
