{"id":43051,"date":"2024-11-12T15:47:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/magazin\/learn-at-home-vs-in-the-library\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T16:27:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T15:27:00","slug":"learn-at-home-vs-in-the-library","status":"publish","type":"magazin-studierende","link":"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/studying-made-easy\/learn-at-home-vs-in-the-library\/","title":{"rendered":"The best place to study: Home vs. library"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43051\" class=\"elementor elementor-43051 elementor-27741\" data-elementor-post-type=\"magazin-studierende\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-09a1d8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"09a1d8f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50d1542\" data-id=\"50d1542\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ef41ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ef41ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>First things first:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Studying in the library creates physical distance from your personal life.<\/li>\n<li>Studying at home allows you to work according to your own preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46ad5c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46ad5c8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c5a130\" data-id=\"8c5a130\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-461c271 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"461c271\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Silence as the ultimate asset<\/h2><p>Libraries are known for their quietness, often maintained by bans on phone calls and eating. This creates a general atmosphere of focus and productivity, which can be helpful when studying or writing\u2014you\u2019re essentially surrounded by like-minded individuals. However, <b>absolute silence<\/b> is never guaranteed, as people will cough, flip through books, or rummage in bags. If this bothers you, you can listen to music with headphones or use earplugs, which some libraries even provide in vending machines. Still, many students prefer the comfort of their own space, where they can relax, maybe with a cup of tea. A perk of studying at home is that you don\u2019t have to worry about appearances and can spend the entire day in your sweatpants if you like. You also save the time it would take to travel to the library, which can sometimes be longer than expected if you&#8217;re using public transport, cutting into valuable study time.<\/p><h2>The risk of procrastination<\/h2><p>Most people have procrastinated at some point, whether due to writer&#8217;s block or a lack of motivation. In the library, you can avoid this trap by leaving your phone in a locker and only bringing the essentials for your work. It\u2019s important to be honest with yourself here! Check out our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/studying-made-easy\/procrastination-why-we-put-things-off-and-how-to-avoid-it\/\">procrastination <\/a>for more advice.<br \/>Keep in mind, though, that breaks are just as important for the brain as periods of intense focus. A <b>ten-minute break every 90 minutes<\/b> is recommended, but you\u2019ll often have to spend these breaks quietly in your library seat. At home, you can take a walk, do some exercises, or empty the dishwasher to switch things up. Just be sure to return to your desk on time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2c07fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f2c07fe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0ace6f7\" data-id=\"0ace6f7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03af429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-13182 elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"03af429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--Banner Tag \/\/ Website: GRIN.COM \/\/ Adslot: gri_outstream (6695068) -->\r\n<div id='npm_6695068'><\/div>\r\n<script>ADNPM.cmd.push(function(){ADNPM.loadAd(6695068)});<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24bf5b7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24bf5b7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6d1dbc\" data-id=\"c6d1dbc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-859a190 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"859a190\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>A wealth of knowledge<\/h2><p>When planning a research paper, a visit to the library is essential to get a feel for the topic and an <b>overview of available resources<\/b>. If you\u2019re dealing with writer\u2019s block, you can browse other books that you hadn\u2019t considered before, offering you a fresh perspective and renewed inspiration. At home, you\u2019re limited to the books you\u2019ve borrowed or what\u2019s available online. But this can actually help you dive deeper into the resources at hand, instead of quickly moving on if something doesn\u2019t immediately fit. And if you prefer working with physical books rather than digital sources, you\u2019ll always have your notes on hand, without the risk of realizing too late that an important handout is still back home on your desk.<\/p><h2>Work-life balance during studies<\/h2><p>Many university libraries meet the needs of their users and, for example, stay open longer during exam periods. However, this means you\u2019ll have to arrive early to secure a seat, as demand is high. If you\u2019re not a morning person, you might not be mentally ready to perform at your best at that time. Similarly, if you think better at night, the library hours might not work for you. In these cases, studying primarily from home could be a good option.<br \/>Pay particular attention to your work-life balance: as we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic, both students and professionals struggled with separating relaxation from productivity when using the same space. To counter this, designate your desk as your main workspace and avoid studying in bed or other relaxation spots. Regardless of location, a <b>study or writing schedule<\/b> that lays out what needs to be done and when is immensely helpful. As always, <b>organization is key<\/b>.<\/p><h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p>Ultimately, there\u2019s no universal answer to the question of which environment is the most productive. It depends on factors like your <b>daily energy levels, mood, motivation<\/b>, and personal <strong>learning and writing<\/strong> <b>preferences<\/b>. To understand yourself better, I recommend our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grin.com\/en\/magazin\/studying-made-easy\/four-learning-types-vester\/\">four learning types according to Vester<\/a>. It\u2019s worth experimenting since variety can help combat monotony and the boredom that comes with it. Best of luck with your studies!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37899fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37899fa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d258c4c\" data-id=\"d258c4c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-582d117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"582d117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sources:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetnlearn.de\/nachhilfe-blog\/373-effektiv-lernen-im-studium-zuhause-vs-bib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.meetnlearn.de\/nachhilfe-blog\/373-effektiv-lernen-im-studium-zuhause-vs-bib<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointer.de\/studium\/studi-leben\/15417\/in-der-bib-oder-zuhause-lernen.htm#:~:text=Viele%20Studenten%20schw%C3%B6ren%20auf%20die,die%20beiden%20Varianten%20einander%20gegen%C3%BCber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pointer.de\/studium\/studi-leben\/15417\/in-der-bib-oder-zuhause-lernen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-340b1844 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"340b1844\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22dbe7c8\" data-id=\"22dbe7c8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb0e676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb0e676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you like our magazine? 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