1. Green Line Café (43rd and Baltimore location)—A haven for coffee–addicts and vegan enthusiasts alike who prefer the eccentricities of West Philly to the “conformity” of Penn. Bonus: Located just across the street from Clark Park, when the polar vortex ends, you can take your study date outside!
Best for: The hipster couple.
Avoid if: You need reliable wifi.
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2. Hub Bub—This conveniently located coffee shop, easily accessible to both Quad–dwellers and upperclassmen, is new and exciting, but if your date isn’t, at least you may get a look at the hot owner!
Best for: A first–time study date.
Avoid if: You’re going for incognito.
3. Joe’s Café—The likelihood of running into everyone you know will keep this study date casual, and you’ll still be able to have a private conversation thanks to the commotion going on all around you. The privacy level may be low, but just escape into basically any part of deserted Steiny–D for a “study break.”
Best for: Afternoon delight.
Avoid if: Coffee makes you jittery.
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4. The Education Commons—Easily move between the gym on the first floor and the state–of–the–art study space above and enjoy the bean bag chairs for snuggling between problem sets.
Best for: The energetic (athletic) couple.
Avoid if: You’re a heavy sweater.
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5. Biomedical Library— Ideal for a couple looking for a little studying and a lot of privacy.
This library is equipped with window–less GSRs and locking doors. We’ll leave the rest up to Miss Cassandra.
Best for: The relationship that’s just heating up.
Avoid if: You need sunlight.
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6. Law Library—The Law Library is the place to go to meet older guys. Beware that talking is frowned upon, and you’ll need to prove your maturity and studiousness to your new, grown–up boo.
Best for: The lucky undergrad who’s dating a law student.
Avoid if: Your study playlist includes Miley, Britney, and 1D.
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7. Fraternity Library—Since you woke up there anyway, you might as well get a head start on your work before you walk of shame. You might even get a pledge to bring you coffee.
Best for: The Greek couple.
Avoid if: You’re not down for a grand exit.
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8. Fisher Fine Arts—This library’s “talkers are no great doers” policy matches up perfectly with a doomed or tense relationship. You won’t be able to talk—or fight—in this silent abyss.
Best for: The relationship that is fizzling out.
Avoid if: That tension is sexual tension.
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