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Students Use of Public Spaces. Commons. Students ten to sit together in groups of four or more The very few individuals who sit alone are usually doing work and do not stay long People sit together with people who are similar to them
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Commons • Students ten to sit together in groups of four or more • The very few individuals who sit alone are usually doing work and do not stay long • People sit together with people who are similar to them • Sports teams always sit together and usually wear their teams apparel • People spend anywhere from 3 to 5 min in line for food and the most popular food items are pasta and the home cooked meals • Almost all students get desserts, cookies are the most popular items
Kehr Union • Husky Lounge • -Students who sit by windows are often alone • -There is always a 20 minute wait for food • - The majority of students go to the deli • - Guys usually sit by the TV to watch sports • Fireside Lounge • - Tends to be very quiet • - People come and go • - Students who are doing school work sit alone • - Some students use this area to work on group projects • - Some students take advantage of this room to take a nap • Game room/ computer lab • - Groups of students play ping-pong and pool • - Some people came alone to print things and leave • - Some came in groups to talk and socialize on the couches
Starbucks/ Gathering Place • Starbucks • Popular “hang-out” for students and staff • Students and staff order coffee and stay to chat with friends and colleagues • The majority of students tend to get their coffee and head straight to class • Gathering Place • Groups of students spend time gossiping and texting then on school work • Some people come to work on projects but tend to get distracted • This place is mainly a social area where people come to regroup before sitting through another class
Misc. Locations • Other Eating Areas • Monty’s and IK are very popular and people tend to go in groups • People go there to eat and socialize • They go to eateries other than the commons for more variety • Fountain • It is a beautiful area that often goes unnoticed • There is a lot of activity but students do not stay here for long periods of time • Laundry Room • A quiet place for homework and studying • Soda and snack machines are rarely used • It is busiest on a Sunday afternoon
Our Conclusions • We did not realize how many opportunities and locations Bloomsburg University has to provide its students