In a perfect collegiate world, students don’t stress over finals week and everyone has excellent self-discipline when it comes to saying “no” to distractions and “yes” to focus. Unfortunately, finals week is one of the most stressing parts of the college experience. And if you’re anything like me, you have the attention span of a 4-year-old.

Have you been scurrying from the noisy library, to the over-crowded bookstore, and from the distracting coffee shop to another inconvenient place of study? Maybe it’s time for you to choose an unconventional location for studying this season. Why not study in your restroom?

In December of 2011, Follett Higher Education Group and Research Now joined forces to conduct surveyed research on college study habits. The results showed that many students admitted to studying in the restroom, among other “strange” locations. Could this be one secret to academic success that no one wants to openly admit?

The bathroom is quiet and convenient, and usually a pretty sanitary area, depending on how important cleanliness is to you. And if you ever you need to take a bathroom break, you’re already there!

Many researchers have also found that some toilet seats are cleaner than many computer keyboards. However, I still wouldn’t recommend bringing a study snack to your study session.

Whether you’re soaking in a warm relaxing bath with your notes in one hand, or sitting on the toilet seat is up to you. Taking your business to the bathroom may be exactly what you need to avoid unwanted distractions and conquer you final exams. Even if National Bathroom Reading Month isn’t until June, celebrate a little early by pulling out that history textbook.

The perfect studying spot could be waiting right under your nose, or better yet, right under your buttocks.