It’s midterm season at American universities, which means looming deadlines, epic cramming sessions, and lots of time cooped up in the library for college students hoping to ace their classes. But you know what would help these poor souls with their academic angst? Floor-to-ceiling windows, green plazas, and some cool design (duh!). So, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite university buildings, places where we wouldn’t mind holing up for several hours as we scramble to finish that impossible project or memorize arcane facts. Click through to see all our picks, and be sure to share your favorites in the comment section below!

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by Sandra Pfeifer

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