Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Hasselt adds 4 new study locations—Bootstraat, Fashion Museum, Monke Temple, and Macca Club—offering 500+ spaces, with yoga and live music breaks at the last 2, supporting students’ exam prep.
As VRT News reported, December in Hasselt is a busy month of Christmas lights, holiday markets, and New Year celebrations. They mentioned that for students, the focus is different: studying for January exams. To help them, the city is expanding its “cramming bars.” 4 new locations will open across the city. Free Wi-Fi and many power outlets are available.
What are Hasselt’s study locations for winter exams 2025?
Officials mentioned that each new location has its own style. Some are quiet and library-like. Others are more relaxed and social, but still suitable for studying. The variety is designed to suit different study habits. Hasselt hopes the new spaces will reduce stress and make exam preparation easier.
“I was a student myself not so long ago,”
says Dries Martens, Alderman for Student Affairs (Vooruit).
“Back then, I could study peacefully at Chiro, but many students don’t have a suitable place to concentrate. With these locations, we want to support them during the exam period.”
Every year, the city of Hasselt opens permanent study locations to support students during the exam season. This winter, students can use spaces at ‘t Scheep City Hall, the LRH police station, the city library, and the PXL Tower. In total, the city offers more than 500 study spaces across 17 locations.
“We’re adding four special locations. Students can now choose from Bootstraat, the Fashion Museum, the Monke Temple yoga club, and the Macca Club,”
says Martens.
“Monke Temple and the Macca Club also offer a special activity: students can relax with a yoga session or live music during their study break.”
Many locations, such as Bootstraat and the Fashion Museum, are open continuously during regular business hours. Full details about all study locations, including opening hours, are available on the city of Hasselt’s official website.
“However, for Monke Temple and the Macca Club, space is limited and specific hours are set aside. Anyone wishing to study there must therefore reserve a spot in advance,”
the alderman explained.
Hasselt is expanding its support for students during exams. The city has offered study spaces for over 10 years, starting in the early 2010s with cafés and the city library. By 2018, Bootstraat and the Fashion Museum were added, giving students quiet and social study options. Every winter, from early December to late January, these locations help students prepare for January exams.
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20 responses to “Hasselt Unveils 4 New Study Areas with Over 500 Seats”
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Ah, the Monke Temple and Macca Club—just what every stressed student needs: yoga and live music to really dial in on those exam cramming sessions. Because nothing says “focused study” like a downward dog next to your calculus notes! 😂📚
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Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “I’m serious about studying” like yoga and live music breaks at the Macca Club. Can’t wait to see how that helps with calculus! 😂
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Looks like Hasselt is turning into the Disneyland of study spots! Next up, a study theme park with roller coasters for when the cramming gets too intense? 🎢📚
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Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “deep concentration” like a yoga session and live music while you’re cramming for exams—who needs peace and quiet, right? 🙄💼
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Oh, marvellous! Because what students really need while cramming for exams is a yoga session and live music—nothing says “focus” quite like a bit of downward dog between essays, eh? 🙄🧘♂️
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Looks like Hasselt’s figured out that nothing screams “academic focus” like yoga and live music in a club. Who knew cramming could come with a side of downward dog? 😂📚
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Oh, fantastic! Because nothing says “study hard” quite like live music and yoga breaks in a club setting—just what I need when I’m trying to cram for exams after a night out! 🎉📚
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Oh brilliant, because nothing screams ‘study hard’ like yoga and live music breaks at the Monke Temple! I can already see the future valedictorians stretching it out before their finals—who needs concentration when you’ve got ambiance? 😂
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Oh, fabulous! Because nothing screams “serious studying” like a yoga session and live music in a temple named after a monkey. I suppose the students will be acing their exams while doing downward dog! 🧘♂️📚
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Just what we needed—more “study spots” to distract students with yoga and live music. Because nothing says “focus” quite like a downward dog between chapters, right? 😂
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Oh, brilliant! Because nothing screams “serious studying” like doing yoga in the Monke Temple while your mates are jamming out at the Macca Club. 😅 Perfect blend of academia and avant-garde, innit?
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Oh, fabulous! Nothing screams “I’m studying” like yoga and live music breaks at the Monke Temple. Who knew cramming for exams could feel like a weekend retreat? 🎉📚
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Oh great, just what every stressed-out student needs: a yoga session at the Macca Club to prepare for their finals. Because nothing says “I’m ready to ace my exams” quite like downward dog and live music, right? 😂
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Oh great, just what we need—more trendy spots to “study” while sipping overpriced lattes and doing yoga poses. Because nothing says exam prep like live music and a “relaxation” session, right? 🎶😏
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Oh, brilliant! Just what every stressed student needs—yoga and live music while trying to cram for exams. Because nothing screams “focus” like a Namaste in a study hall, right? 🙄🎶
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Only in Hasselt would studying for exams come with a side of yoga and live music. Because nothing screams concentration like a downward dog next to your textbooks, right? 🎶🧘♂️
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Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “focused studying” quite like doing yoga in a club while the live band is cranking out tunes. Who needs silence when you’ve got vibes, right? 😂
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Oh, fantastic! Because nothing says “focused studying” like yoga breaks and live music at the Macca Club. Can’t wait to see students mastering calculus while doing downward dog! 😂🧘♂️
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So, let me get this straight—Hasselt’s now got yoga and live music for students cramming for exams? Who needs peace and quiet when you can downward dog your way to a passing grade, eh? 🤷♂️🎶
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Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “focus” like studying in a place named after a monkey and a fast-food joint. Can’t wait to see students balancing yoga poses while cramming for exams—what a masterclass in multitasking! 😂
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