Balamb Garden | Final Fantasy VIII: Toward an Endless Tomorrow

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	Front Gate & Lobby The Front Gate is the main entrance to the Garden. Upon entering the outer part of the gate, visitors travel up a set of stairs and through a landscaped area before proceeding to a security checkpoint at the inner gate. SeeD, students, and visitors must present their IDs for inspection in order to pass and enter the inside of the Garden. The lobby is the unofficial center of the Garden and a gathering point for students. Its main features are a Garden directory and an elevator which allows students to access other floors. The Lobby itself is shaped like a ring, which the main first-floor sections of the Garden branching off of it like spokes on a wheel.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Library Following the Lobby to the right, the southeastern corridor branching off from the ring leads to the Balamb Garden Library. Open from 9am until curfew, all of its materials are available to students.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Training Center Continuing up the Lobby ring counter-clockwise, the eastern corridor leads to the Training Center. Known by students as the "Monster's Lair," it is open 24 hours a day, even after curfew. There are real monsters there, mainly Grats and T-Rexaurs, to challenge students' fighting skills. The Training Center also contains a hidden section called the "Secret Area," where students go to socialize or otherwise meet in private after curfew under the noses of the Garden Faculty.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Parking Lot The northeastern corridor leads to The Parking Lot. The Parking Lot is an underground complex that houses most of Balamb Garden's road vehicles including the SeeD Personal Carrier Vehicles for student transportation. The Parking Lot is accessed via a road that travels past the Balamb Garden Front Gate.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Dormitories The northern corridor leads to the Dormitories. The dorms are split in half; one side for women, the other for men. Balamb Cadets share dorms with each other, with two single bedrooms connected to a shared living space. SeeD members, however, are given their own dormitory rooms. During curfew, students can only leave their dorms for the Training Center.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Cafeteria The northwest corridor leads to The Cafeteria. The Cafeteria is open from 9am till 10pm, and students can order meals for the night and pick them up before curfew. The most popular dish in Balamb are the Balamb Garden Hot Dogs. The Cafeteria is a popular hang-out spot for Balamb cadets to meet and exchange gossip.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Quad The western corridor leads to The Quad. The Quad is an open-air garden, and a place for students to relax. It also has a stage where students can watch performances or films. The annual Garden Festival takes place in the Quad.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Infirmary The southwest corridor leads to The Infirmary. Here, Doctor Locke takes care of the students who are sick or injured in battle. No items can be taken from the infirmary without the doctor's permission.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Classrooms The classrooms are located on the second floor, circling around the main elevator in a ring. Students are obliged to be present in classes five minutes before the bell rings. There are 36 shared computers in every class. Each student has a log-on screen, in which they may store school-related and personal information. SeeDs don't have to go to classes, as they have completed their training.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Ballroom The Ballroom is only used for special occasions, such as the SeeD graduation ball, Garden Festival celebrations, and other formal events. It is a large, two-story room with a glass dome ceiling and a stone balcony.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.
	Headmaster's Office The Headmaster's Office is located on the third floor, accessible by the main elevator. Students may only visit the Headmaster's Office when summoned by the Headmaster.	0	0	No posts have been made on this board.

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Balamb Garden

Balamb Garden is located on Balamb Island to the east of the Arkland Plains, nestled at the foot of the Gaulg Mountains. It has three main floors, plus a large basement sub-level. The first and second floors are accessible to the entire Garden population, while the third floor and basement level require special permission.