Some people prefer studying by themselves over studying with their friends. I believe that the latter one is a better option because of two reasons; one of which is focus and the other is motivation.
The reason why some people study alone might be due to their lack of focus. Some people are easily distracted because of their unability to resist social interactions whenever their friends are nearby. In contrast, I’d prefer doing it together over the same reason. I find sitting for long hours and staring at papers by myself way more difficult than adapting to possible distractions from my friends. Therefore, having a friend group which I can go to libraries or study cafes with is essential for me being able to focus.
Another indicator is the level of motivation. Some people have higher motivation for studying while some others clearly not. Being from the latter group, I require more stimuli in order to find studying appealing. Hence, the smell of coffe or a little chat break between the study sessions are crucial for me.
To sum up, because of these two main concepts, I find studying with a group of friends in crowded places more appealing.