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Sather Tower focus club

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Where to study around UC Berkeley

Cal students hop between Doe, Moffitt, and Telegraph cafés—Study Spaces keeps projects moving during late nights.

Last reviewed: 2025-11-20

Campus mainstays

Doe Library

Campanile Way · Library

Reading rooms, silent annex

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Moffitt Library

East Asian Library Terrace · Library

Group floors + tech lending

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Telegraph & beyond

Café Strada

Bancroft Way · Café

Patio seating, constant student buzz

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Royal Ground Coffee

Shattuck · Café

Long communal tables

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Details can change—confirm hours and access policies before visiting each spot.

Why a study room helps

  • Default to action: a shared timer removes “when do I start?”
  • Light accountability: seeing others focus makes staying on task easier.
  • Easy invites: send a link; camera optional.

How sprints work

Use the classic 25/5 Pomodoro rhythm to gain momentum quickly, or adjust the minutes whenever your energy calls for it.

  1. Start your sprint (25 minutes by default) and write one clear task.
  2. Focus; mute by default; camera check‑ins are optional.
  3. Take a short break (5 minutes is common); queue another sprint if you’re in flow.

Tips

  • Make the first step tiny (rename the file, open the doc).
  • Put your phone face‑down; close unrelated tabs.
  • Invite one friend—completion rates jump when you’re not alone.

Campus highlight

Sather Tower focus club

Based in Berkeley, CA

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Host weekly sprints for UC Berkeley. We’ll ship the /c/berkeley page, widget, and referral tracking.

FAQ

Do I need an account?

No. You can start or join a room without signing up.

Is video required?

No—most sessions are camera‑optional. Audio and chat are available when you want them.

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