With finals approaching, the library is suddenly becoming the coolest place on campus. People are lining up at the door and charging towards empty desks as the quiet haven promises hours and hours of tireless study-time. 

Though the studiousness of Creighton’s students is quite a sight to see, it often can become difficult to study amidst the hustle and bustle of Creighton’s entire student body exploring the library. Thus, off-campus study spots become vital in order to maintain sanity through the finals season.

Omaha is home to numerous study locations that cater to varying study atmosphere preferences.

For the people who must zone out all noise and distractions, the Omaha Public Library downtown provides a similar atmosphere to the Reinert Alumni Library, minus the hundreds of frenzied students scampering around. It is simple and clean, allowing for neat, studious work. 

The Aromas coffeehouse in the Old Market is another popular off-campus study location. With sleek decorations and soothing music, the café is the perfect place to read through notes or write a paper with limited distractions. 

When in desperate need of motivation, observing the fast-paced, multitasking productivity kings and queens that strut through the downtown Starbucks can get any straying studier back on track. This Starbucks is close, familiar and reliable during the

finals frenzies. 

If libraries and Starbucks are too mainstream for your study needs, Caffeine Dreams is an alternate Omaha study-spot. With hipster music, spunky art and colorful décor, this place provides a perfect ambiance from which the creative juices can start flowing. 

Whether you prefer dead-quiet, calm, high-energy or creative study spaces, Omaha is filled with perfect study spots. Finals will be a breeze after studying in any of these prime brain-buffing locales.