Five tips for studying in cafes
Studying from a cafe is a great way to beat cabin fever, especially in the winter months.
One of the best things about studying tourism with ITC Study From Home is that you can study anywhere, anytime. And that includes your favourite cafes!
However, studying in cafes can be counter-productive – especially if you spend more time people-watching than you do working on your assignments.
But never fear, we have five tips to help you make the most of your cafe study sessions.
1. Aim for a power hour
Let’s be honest, most cafe owners don’t want you to be sitting in their cafe for five hours nursing one cold coffee. To avoid overstaying your welcome – or spending too much money on food – try to keep your cafe study sessions short and sweet.
Aim for a super productive ‘power hour’. Set aside 60 minutes to work on your assignment and then either move on or order something else off the menu to keep your cafe hosts happy.
2. Find a quiet table in the corner
Set yourself up away from the action so you can hear yourself think – and so you don’t take up a valuable table for six people.
You’ll still feel part of the action but you won’t be too distracted.
Bonus tip: try to avoid sitting right next to the coffee machine (unless you love working in loud spaces!)
3. Make sure the internet connection is fast and reliable
If you need to access the ITC Study From Home forums or Moodle site, then make sure the cafe has a reliable internet connection.
Keep an eye out for cafes with power points, too!
4. Pack a study bag
The last thing you want is to arrive at a cafe without your notes, laptop, pens or something else essential.
Make sure you pack a study bag before you go. Write a list of everything you need so you don’t forget anything important.
5. Choose somewhere local
If possible, choose a cafe that’s within 15 minutes of your front door – or less. If you spend too long getting to the cafe, you’ll cut into valuable study time.
The point of studying in cafes is to mix up your environment and be more productive. If you find that studying in cafes has the opposite effect, then it might be a good idea to stay home instead.
Would you like the flexibility and freedom to study in cafes? Study tourism with ITC Study From Home! We’re accepting applications now – contact us today to learn more.
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