Western Campus Hidden Gems On a campus as sprawling as Western’s, it can feel impossible to find a seat in the library when you need to commit to a study session. Your dorm’s lounge, constantly filled with people not even from your floor? Never fear. Beyond just studying, West - ern’s campus has countless hidden gems. Situated beside Middlesex College is Western’s very own greenhouse. Little known to most students, it is open for a stroll and even offers volunteer positions. Nothing beats escaping London’s decidedly snowy winters into the lush, warm cocoon of the greenhouse. Formally called The Tropical House, it con - tains the main plant display area and is open to visitors Tuesday through Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All plants are labelled, so a self-guided tour is perfectly accessible.
suggests, offers fresh snacks for students and more of a supermar - ket style selection. Rarely busy, this spot deserves more love. For those rainy days, take the tunnels. While in various states of upkeep Western has many more tunnels than most people realize. You can get all the way to the Kresege Building from Middlesex College passing through Western Science Center and Natural Science Center on your way. Although occasionally slightly creepy, everyone should have a basic working knowl - edge of the Western underground. There is always another corner to turn, another spot to claim as your own. You just have to be willing to stray from the path a little. Happy exploring!
A short walk away is the Natural Sciences Building. While not exactly an underground spot, the Allyn and Betty Taylor Library situated inside has never failed me. Also nicknamed ‘the science library,’ the multi-floor space offers tables in the stacks and multiple floors of cubicle-style desks, all thankfully equipped with their own charging outlets. I have never once failed to find a spot in this building, and the typical crowd of serious science students tends to stay quiet, which is perfect if you, like me, need silence to get your work done. The University Community center is known as a campus hub for food. Still, a ton of people miss out on my favourite meal, a chipotle chicken sandwich. This highlight can be found in the UCC’s base - ment in the Grocery Checkout Fresh Market which, as the name
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