What coffee to drink to survive college
Coffee has fueled students for decades, and those at Utah State University are no different. Studies have shown a direct correlation between caffeine and concentration.
In an article by Cafe Altura, the author claims, “Caffeine that is released to the brain’s neurotransmitters causes stimulation; the fight or flight response. Caffeine blocks the neurotransmitters in the brain that tell you to be sleepy.” The result is that you feel more alert.
“It is safe to say that college life does not go easy on one’s sleep schedule,” the author wrote. “And more often than not, students use early morning beverages to cope with their lack of rest.”
USU has many stops along campus to get charged up with coffee, and students and faculty take full advantage to help them throughout the day.
One of the most visited on-campus coffee shops is Caffe Ibis, located in the TSC Hub. The brand also has a restaurant located on Federal Avenue. They expanded their company to include an on-campus shop where USU associates can grab a bite to eat or a cup of joe.
The TSC is in a central location on campus, making it a convenient choice for students heading in many different directions.
Students enjoy a variety of drinks, like Lee Jorgensen, whose go-to drink is a dirty chai.
McKenzie Petrie, a student majoring in aquatic restoration and forest ecology, has a go-to spot on campus where she gets her energy in the Life Sciences building. The Steeped coffee shop provides Starbucks products.
“I can study here, and it’s always quiet,” Petrie said. “I like the area on campus that it’s at. This is my favorite place for sure.”
In the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, there’s another shop students can visit to sip on a beverage while they study, wait for class to start or enjoy the museum’s exhibits.
Noni’s is a bit more secluded than other on-campus restaurants, but just as loved. In addition to coffee, they also serve pastries, sandwiches and soup, served in bowls made from USU’s ceramics department.
Another fan favorite on-campus coffee stop is The Forum Cafe, located in the Merrill-Cazier Library. A common trope seen in college is the cramming at the library with a coffee. Whether it’s a big test or paper, students are encouraged to use the library to their full advantage, and for many this includes stopping at The Forum for a bite to eat or a drink to get them through those grueling library sessions.
If straight coffee isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other places to eat and drink on campus, such as Beth’s Bistro, or Luke’s Family Cafe. For the USU students who don’t drink coffee, the on-campus convenience stores and dining options make other choices available to all.
