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At Auburn University, academic excellence isn’t confined to the classroom. For Honors College students, it extends into the spaces where they study, collaborate and grow.

Honors students can access to two study spaces designed specifically for them, offering quiet environments away from — yet close to — the bustle of campus. With swipe access, students can collaborate with fellow Honors peers or focus on individual work in a more private setting.

Cozy study or lounge area with two brown leather sofas facing each other across a coffee table holding books and snacks, set on a patterned rug. Large windows in the background reveal greenery outside. A whiteboard with faint writing stands to the left, and high stools line the window. A person works on a laptop at a desk near bookshelves and another whiteboard on the right

RBD Library: Honors Study Lounge

Tucked away on the second floor of Ralph Brown Draughon (RBD) Library, just beyond Panera Bread and the Help Desk, the Honors Study Lounge is nestled among other collaborative spaces. Inside, students can find comfortable seating, spacious tables, individual desks and an array of whiteboards designed to support both focused study and group work.

“I like that it’s closed off from the rest of the library, so it's normally a lot quieter in there,” said Bianca Litavec, an Honors College student ambassador. “There are a lot of resources like the whiteboards, the markers and they give you snacks. It’s convenient, especially during finals week when there’s never a whiteboard open in the whole library.”

Cozy room with two beige tufted sofas facing each other across a wooden coffee table holding two open puzzle boxes and scattered pieces. A large window in the background reveals green trees and a park-like view. Below the window, a long desk with stools is lined up. An easel whiteboard with drawings or writing stands to the left.

The room offers a calm, inviting atmosphere that encourages both collaboration and focus. The handful of tables support group discussions and shared study sessions, while the puzzles, candy and books cast a sense of comfort.

Fellow Honors ambassador Millie Morris also enjoys utilizing the study lounge.

“I think because it's kind of exclusive, you see mostly people you know, so you feel more inclined to work together and to build better habits for studying,” she said.

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Broun Residence Hall: Honors Student Center

While the RBD Lounge offers a central campus escape, the Honors Student Center in Broun Residence Hall brings that same calmness right to many students’ doorsteps. Broun Hall is one of 10 residence halls located in the Quad housing community.

Located in the basement, the center is furnished with individual seating, large tables and whiteboards. Students can also find a stocked vending machine, a full kitchen and a Keurig for any needed caffeine fixes.

While the space is especially convenient for students living in Broun Hall, the center is available to all Honors students, providing key card access to the basement through an external door on the south side of the building close to Quad Center.

“My hope is that no matter where they live, Honors students can count on the Honors Student Center as a place to take a quick break between classes, have some quiet space to prepare for a test or hang out with other Honors students,” said Laura Stevens, Honors College director.

Conference room with a long wooden table surrounded by eight white chairs. A window with partially open blinds lets in natural light on the left, beneath which sits an electronic keyboard on a stand. On the right wall, a large bulletin board labeled 'CAMPUS RESOURCES' displays various flyers and informational materials. The room features wood-patterned flooring and dark gray and blue walls.

“There are normally a lot fewer people in there, so it’s a lot less crowded,” said Jessica Stanhouse, an Honors student ambassador.

Honors student Jalen Walker said he used the center frequently while he was a resident of Broun Hall.

“I did a lot of late night studying down there," he said. "It was very easy and accessible, and it helped that I also had my friends to study with. I feel that both the Honors Student Center and the lobby of Broun Hall itself helped to bring community and togetherness within first-year Honors students.”

While many students use the Honors Student Center for quiet or group study, it also offers space to socialize or relax, especially in the TV room in the southestern corner of the basement.

Stevens noted that plans are underway to improve the center further, with a student committee being assembled in the next month.

“We want to hear from Honors students about how they use the space and what they want from it," she said. "There are a lot of possibilities, including warming up the space with some wall decorations and providing more comfortable furniture for both studying and just hanging out.”

Honors students are encouraged to utilize these study and lounge spaces for study and relaxation. Not only is it a benefit to your Honors membership, but it’s a place to build friendships and community.