The Learning Commons is much more than just a study space – I’ve found so many resources to help me beyond the classroom. When you find an interlude, here are three I’ve loved using and hope you might try!

The Light Bar Kit
The light bar kit is pure LED glory. You can borrow this magnificent glowing beam for 24 hours, with three renewals after that. It features a panel of buttons and two wheels to adjust the colour and intensity of its photons, and it comes loaded with presets too. Along with its onboard battery, charging cable, and carrying case it’s an awesome companion for all your cinematography needs.
Sensory Spaces and The Fidget Toolkit
Everyone studies at their own pace, and for me a quiet environment works best. The Ridington Room is my favourite, but the Musqueam Reading Room located along the fourth floor corridor and the Naas Reading Room at the end of the fourth floor corridor also feature excellent natural lighting, comfy seats, and charging for your devices.
The Commons has also released a study kit recently, loanable at the desk for 24 hours. Check out the review about its timers, fidget toys, and other tools, here on the blog!


Brush Up on Essential University Skills
If you ever need to remotely refresh on how to manage your time or just build citations for an upcoming paper, head over to our online treasure trove of wisdom accumulated from past students on our page, in the Academic Support > University Essential Skills tab. Knowing about which note-taking methods to use in a situation, like mind maps versus Cornell-style notes, have helped me across all my courses.
Thanks for reading! What’s your favourite Learning Commons resource?
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