{"id":6899,"date":"2022-06-28T12:35:02","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T10:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/?p=6899"},"modified":"2024-02-05T17:25:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:25:55","slug":"off-campus-environments-for-studying-around-stockholm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2022\/06\/off-campus-environments-for-studying-around-stockholm\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-campus environments for studying around Stockholm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KTH main campus has countless places for focused studying as a student. But with my studies complete, campus a bit quiet these days, and many things still on my to-do list, I\u2019ve been spending more time at my favourite off-campus locations around town to work from my laptop. I have these favourite spots because as a student, sometimes I\u2019ve needed a change of scenery or a good excuse to check out a new area of Stockholm. This has led me to…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kulturhuset stadsteatern <\/em><\/strong>(Culture House)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the centre of the city overlooking Sergels Torg, you\u2019ll find a glass building with red letters spelling out KULTURHUSET. This is the city\u2019s community centre<\/a>, and it\u2019s an incredible multi-purpose building with everything from a library, to a community theatre, gallery, and restaurant. On the second floor, there are tables and chairs (the best are in the window) with free wifi and a caf\u00e9 nearby if you need anything.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros:<\/strong> Free wifi, lots of seating | Cons:<\/strong> Gets boisterous during big events, not open on Sundays\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cafes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With fika being a defining feature of Swedish life, it\u2019s no surprise that coffee shops are everywhere. However, you\u2019ll find that many cafes are designed for fika as social spaces, and many have no-laptop policies. Around town, chain cafes (for example: Espresso House, ilcaff\u00e9, Starbucks) are generally reliable for wifi and a workspace, plus or minus crowds. Although this works, for an easy work session on a weekday, I opt for the vibe of smaller, specialty cafes around town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros: <\/strong>Longer open hours, open on Sundays, many locations | Cons: <\/strong>Beware no-laptop policies, weekends can be busy, wifi for customers only (usually)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kungliga biblioteket <\/em>(Royal National Library)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located in a city park called Humleg\u00e5rden in \u00d6stermalm, the Royal National Library<\/a> reminds me of the very regal and studious law library at my bachelor\u2019s university. It\u2019s a historic venue that sits on top of an underground archive which is the size of a five-story building. There are beautiful study halls, quiet reading areas, and ample space to focus. Although you cannot take any food or drink inside, it\u2019s a guaranteed spot on weekdays (until 18:00) and Saturdays (until 15:00).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros: <\/strong>Usually not busy, beautiful, free wifi | Cons: <\/strong>No food\/drink allowed, limited weekend hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So! Whether you’re sticking around town for the summer or need a break from campus during the regular semester, hopefully this gives you a few ideas of where to look and what to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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