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By Savannah Ruth
Staff Writer

A Georgia Highlands College students studies at the local Waffle House. Every good student knows that the key to succeeding in college is developing good study habits. No, not by partying, by studying! So many students seek out good places to study, but this is not an easy task to complete in, or even
around, Rome.

Rome has an inexcusable lack of places to study, considering the fact that there are three colleges in town. Although, it is true that there are places in theory that college students may study, these places do not fit well with many college students' busy schedules.

The library is the logical option for many students, but many people work late, and the Rome-Floyd County Library, as well as the Georgia Highlands College Library, close early during the week and have very limited weekend hours. The hours just do not work for many working students.

Lack of late hours is also the problem with places like Shells Tales and Kaleido Sno. Both places say that they have tried before to stay open late, but because of lack of advertising or lack of student interest, it did not pay off to stay open.

Another logical place to study is at home. However, often this is not a very wise choice. There are a lot of distractions at home: laundry, dishes, television, people, etc.

So where can the dutiful students prepare for tests and complete assignments?

Well, one can always visit the aforementioned places, or drive down to Barrett Parkway and take advantage of the various coffee shops and bookstores that keep late hours.

But when desperate times call for desperate measures, one can always resort to the ever-popular Waffle House for a night of smoke-filled learning.