Nothing encourages us to go outside and embrace the sunshine of Cambridge like a week as dreary and cold as this one has been. Whether term is getting you down, or you need to reconnect with nature (and your degree) after a shocker of a night out, studying outside when the clouds retreat can be the perfect fix. There are many underrated spots, the question is: are you a loyal fan to the Botanic Garden, or do you set up shop along the backs? Take this quiz to find out!

What is your ideal background noise for studying?

A) Your headphones are all you need

B) A bustling atmosphere

C) Occasional conversations in the background, but fairly peaceful

D) Anything but a library, the sound of feverish typing sends you into a spiral

E) The silence of a library is not a want, but a need

Can you study with your friends?

A) Only your coursemates – you need them to hold you accountable and fuel your competitiveness

B) Definitely, they provide the perfect study break

C) With or without them, you’ll be distracted

D) 100% – You’re in a codependent relationship

E) Absolutely not. You can admit there would be more gossiping than studying

What goes through your head while walking around Cambridge on a weekend?

A) I need to find a quiet spot and embrace being a local

B) You love the atmosphere, and regularly chat to strangers in the street

C) You’re in your own world; the crowds don’t bother you

D) Stay away from town unless absolutely necessary

E) Get me out of this hellscape. I never want to see another tourist again

What is your study fuel of choice?

A) Endless energy drinks

B) A ripe and fruity beer, of course

C) Coffee, coffee, coffee!

D) A proper cup of tea

E) Whatever happens to be your snack of choice that week – you cannot live without it

How far are you willing to travel for a study session?

A) As far as the new cafe you’ve been recommended is

B) To wherever has the best atmosphere

C) As far as you can; you need to limit the temptation to return to bed

D) Maximum five-minute walk – you don’t have time to be trekking places

E) Nowhere. Your cosy desk or roomy set is good enough for you

If you got mostly As…

You love the backs. Not too far from the centre of town, and with ample opportunity for a café break or a catch-up with friends, the backs offer a myriad of little hideaway spots where you can lay out a blanket and get on with work in the sun. And whether you’re inside John’s, opposite King’s, or anywhere in between, there’s always a new tree to lean on – as long as you don’t mind the occasional gawking tourist.

If you got mostly Bs…

Pub beer gardens all the way. An underrated, if somewhat controversial, spot; I maintain that pub beer gardens are the perfect way to get through a bit of reading, or have a chill study session with friends on a warm afternoon. Away from the intensity of department campuses, and with beer on tap, if you’re brave enough to risk a day of limited productivity, it’s worth it.

If you got mostly Cs…

You’re a Botanic Garden stan. The sounds of birds, and the wind in the trees makes you feel like you’ve left the Cambridge bubble for the countryside – and you love it. Your nervous system is desperate for serenity, and with the occasional conversation to eavesdrop on, and the perfect café for a periodic hit of caffeine, the aromatic surroundings are too good to pass up.

If you got mostly Ds…

The college bench/lawn cannot be beat. A classic favourite: the accessibility of college grounds makes it the ideal spot – you’re close enough to your room to grab a much-needed mug of tea, or to retreat if the temperature drops. Plus, it’s got benches – or even tables – scattered around in perfect locations. Despite risking an interaction with the college crush, or situationship you desperately want to avoid, nothing will break your loyalty to your favourite court.

If you got mostly Es…

None. You’d rather jump in the Cam than leave your perfect indoor study spot (or your bed). C-Sunday is the only reason you’d sit on a picnic blanket on Midsummer Common, and while you admire people embracing their outdoor whimsy, the thought of squinting at your laptop in the sun would put you off studying for the whole week.