There’s no doubt that being a student at Princeton is stressful, and whether it’s a few minutes of scrolling on social media, or some hours in the sun, the best practice to avoid being overwhelmed is to take a break from the work. We asked students what were their favorite spots to take that break, and here are some of their responses in a visual format.
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Despite being a building commonly passed by students on the way to class, few know of the space out back where architecture students go to destress.
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As soon as the weather gets warm, the courtyard in front of Buyers Hall starts to get crowded.
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The couches in Chancellor Green are a sought after luxury for library go-ers.
Aarushi Adlakha / The Daily Princetonian
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To take a break between classes, people go to the original Coffee Club location to get a drink and sit for a while.
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Where do engineers relax? The couches in the Engineering Library of course!
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![A courtyard on a sunny day with people milling, trees, and buildings in the background.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/pri/20b097c6-41d6-4b55-98ef-a66ddb83d8be.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000)
Firestone Courtyard.
Angel Kuo / The Daily Princetonian
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At the landing of the second floor in Firestone are couches that, although typically unoccupied, occasionally have nappers in them.
Angel Kuo / The Daily Princetonian
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The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center offers a colorful space on campus for students to hang out in.
Angel Kuo / The Daily Princetonian
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Murray Dodge Cafe provides a space for students to come have cookies at any time of the day.
Angel Kuo / The Daily Princetonian
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For students in the south of campus, rather than make the trek up to the original Coffee Club, they now have their own in Addy Hall.
Aarushi Adlakha / The Daily Princetonian
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When the spring comes, the Adirondacks and spikeball setups come out to lay and play.
Aarushi Adlakha / The Daily Princetonian
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Although ignored by the students who walk past to go to class, the hammock at Terrace Club is a popular spot for spring relaxing.
Aarushi Adlakha / The Daily Princetonian
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