What happens when learning goes beyond the classroom?At the American University (UAM), much of the academic and personal growth occurs in informal spaces: cafeterias, gardens, corridors and common areas where ideas, spontaneous conversations and new forms of collaboration emerge.This book analyzes how these environments influence learning dynamics, what role they play in the student experience, and why they have become key settings for creativity and peer-to-peer exchange. Through a reflective look, the book reveals the pedagogical value hidden in everyday spaces and proposes to understand the university as a broader ecosystem than its classrooms.