As the school year progresses, many students begin to accumulate a workload of assignments and projects which need to be completed. To be productive, high schoolers from OHS tend to go to coffee shops around the Happy Valley area.
There are numerous reasons why students are inclined to study at coffee shops instead of at home, but a common incentive is that being in a new environment leads to more productivity.
“I study a lot outside of school; I’m in four AP’s so I have a lot of homework,” said Olivia Bowen, junior. “If I have hours of homework I definitely won’t do it at home because there, I can only get myself to do so much.”
The study locations of high schoolers vary depending on numerous factors, but usually, students go to welcoming coffee shops to complete their studies.
“I like going to Elevate. I know some people who work there and I feel like the environment is just overall good,” said Jack Morton, senior.
Some OHS students who work at coffee shops, such as Elevate, strongly believe they’re wonderful places to get work done.
“It’s quiet there so it’s a good place to study at,” said Megan Scott, senior. “It gives you a new environment to study in.”
Being surrounded by others who are also getting work done at coffee shops serves as a motivation for students as well.
“Everyone’s working so I feel like it definitely does help you stay on task once you see everyone else,” Morton said.
A benefit to studying at places such as coffee shops is that you can get pick-me-ups after or during the process of studying.
“On the weekends I go to Barnes & Noble or Elevate before I go to work,” Bowen said. “They’re good places because I get myself food which I feel like is a reward for me studying.”
A bit further from OHS is another great spot to study, Cabin Coffee Cafe. OHS students aren’t as familiar with it because of its location.
“I work at Cabin Coffee Cafe at 67th and Happy Valley,” said Payton McCall, senior. “I usually see people from Ridge there because it’s right across the street.”
If it were more well-known by OHS students, it would be extremely popular due to its homey atmosphere.
“It’s very cozy for people to settle in and study for hours,” McCall said. “It’s much like going to a relative’s house and hanging out…I feel like a lot of people would go there but it’s a hole in the wall.”
Along with the welcoming environment, Cabin Coffee has several unique benefits that make it a perfect study spot.
“All the employees are super friendly and take care of the people…we also have sandwiches and açaí bowls; all that good stuff,” McCall said.
Whether OHS students are working on big projects or doing homework, coffee shops are always a go-to place to be studious.
“It helps me get more work done…I definitely feel like a lot of people do study in coffee shops,” Morton said.
