For all of the students still feeling new to De Anza College and wondering where some good spots to hang out are, you’d be surprised just how many places around campus there are to study, chill and even learn some new skills.
When walking through the De Anza campus, you’re sure to see hundreds of different people in groups hanging out at tables, in parking lots or by fountains.
The first stop on the tour is the C-Lot. Here you will find a plethora of smokers all rushing out between classes to go to the parking lot where they are allowed to smoke.
There are plenty of spots in the shade or sun and friendly people to chat with. That said, if you’re not a smoker, you might find it uncomfortable, as there is a constant cloud of smoke above most students there.
Walking past C-Lot and the P.E. buildings, one comes to the top of the hill at the S-Quad lawn by the library. Here you will find many people relaxing on benches or laying in the grass.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, a group practices mixed martial arts on the lawn. “It’s a good space where it’s somewhat secluded but we’re still approachable,” said Adam Armstrong, a psychology major. The training is open for any students regardless of the skill set.
If you take a right at the S-Quad lawn, you will come to the Main Quad fountain, which is the bustling center of De Anza.
You can always find people congregating at the fountain, listening to music or browsing through merchandise from booths or visiting club tables.
Walk past the fountain and the building on your right is the campus center which holds the Food Court. If you walk all the way to the end of the building and go in the last double doors, you will find yourself in the Fireside Room.
This room is always bustling at lunchtime, and who would wonder why when they saw the many tables, comfy couch chairs and a microwave?
“The Fireside is sometimes the only place with room during lunch,” said computer engineering major Darren Tiet. “It’s really comfortable and the microwave is great,” He said.
When exiting the Fireside Room, the same direction you entered, you will find the Sunken Garden directly in front of you. This is one of the most serene places on campus and is great if you want to relax for a bit between classes. “I like to go outside to read, and the sounds of the water here are very calming,” said Dan Babcock, film major.
There you have it, the best places on campus to waste that extra time you have or take time to relax.
Other popular places De Anza students might want to check out off campus include the Coffee Society and Quickly, both are across the street from the Flint center and Memorial park off of Mary Street.
