Besides the stress of pulling good grades and running on no sleep, finding an adequate study space -- or any study space -- can be tricky come finals week. Luckily, on and off campus there are study spots that aren't necessarily as packed as the HUB-Robeson Center or Pattee library.

Student Health Center

Directly across from the pharmacy, the new Student Health Center is a gem of a study spot. Marketing manager for Penn State's University Health Services Beth Collitt said the area features comfy chairs, Wi-Fi, tables where students can sit and collaborate and a few computers that are open to the public.

Besides the quiet but busy atmosphere of the building, the pharmacy across the hall sells some healthy snacks, including fat-free Tastykakes, energy bars, pretzels and sugar-free gummy bears.

Jamaican Junction

Quite different from the atmosphere in Pattee or Paterno Library, "Uncle" Mike Hultberg said his hookah lounge, 109 S. Pugh St., is a relaxed study space some students enjoy.

Featuring colorful, comfy chairs and low tables, Hultberg said the spacious seating and serene atmosphere are just what some students need.

"It's a welcome space whether you want to smoke hookah or not," he said. "To study, you need some room, and on these tables there's room for a laptop, a hookah if you want one, food, a cell phone, you name it."

Dickinson School of Law Library

Although the Law Library is primarily designed to support the legal research needs of Penn State Dickinson law students and faculty, other members of the Penn State community looking for a quiet study space are welcome to test it out.

Located on Park Ave., the law library is a great option for East Hall residents who aren't looking to make the haul to Pattee and Paterno libraries.

However, assistant director of the law library Kevin Gray said it's important to keep in mind the law school has the right to restrict access to the library to law students only at any point during exam study periods.

Simmons Hall piano lounge

Hidden in Simmons Hall is a piano lounge unbeknownst to many Penn State students.

Not only does the lounge feature sturdy tables and chairs with good lighting, but there are also comfy couches great for curling up with a textbook.

Susan Elizabeth Estell, South Halls coordinator of residence life, said the new furniture and Wi-Fi in the lounge might draw students to the study space, in addition to the sound of students practicing piano.

"It's a really good study ambiance. Whatever their study style, there's something for them in the room," she said.

"I can actually hear the piano when I'm in my office and I love it," she added.

Webster's Bookstore Café

Regulars and newbies alike gather to study at Webster's Bookstore Café, 128 S. Allen St. With Wi-Fi, coffee and tasty treats available, owner Elaine Meder-Wilgus said students can be found studying at her shop throughout each day.

"We have people of all ages studying -- graduates, undergrads and Ph.D. students," she said. "Many a dissertation has been written here."