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So you are tired with the obvious “mugging” places, like the airport and the library. Tessa Wong recommends these new haunts:



The Singapore Zoo

It’s quirky, and out of the way. Plus, its food outlets, despite the inflated prices, are surprisingly popular with teens in the know, who like the area’s tranquil ambience.
Surrounded by the verdant greenery of Mandai Forest, you can be one with nature while you’re cramming in the facts.



McDonald’s @ King Albert Park

If you’re looking for other kinds of wildlife to feast your eyes on, then this is the place to go. This fast-food outlet attracts a diverse range of students from nearby schools who head there to study and socialize during study breaks.



Starbucks @ United Square

Among cafes, one stands out with IN’s teen sources — quiet, breezy, with lots of tables in its outside seating area.



The Esplanade rooftop

“The Durian” — definitely not just for tourists! Students too are savouring its breezy setting and awe-inspiring view of the city.

Its proximity to good food at the Gluttons Bay hawker centre is a plus. But it has one downside: there isn’t much shelter from the rain or sun, and you may have to leave by twilight — the mood lighting is a bit too dim for studying.

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