Behind Every Motivated Person is a Cup of Coffee

It’s that time of year again… Midterms. The smell of coffee fills the campus and the lines for Starbucks are longer than the lines at Disneyland, as students attempt to suppress their severe sleep deprivation.Every essay, project, and test that has been put off all quarter is now suddenly due, making the idea of the famous college all-nighter seems increasingly necessary.

I will be first to admit that coffee is a great thing for perfectionists and procrastinators alike, but the time it takes and the cost of any coffee shop is hard to justify. For those of us that don’t want to waste any of our precious cramming time waiting for coffee, becoming your own barista is the best way to go! There are three super easy ways to make a delicious cup of Jo in the comfort of your own room!

1. The Keurig

While the actual machine may be a little expensive ($99.95), it will actually save you money and a trip to Starbucks in the morning. The “K-cups” come in a ton of different flavors and strength allowing you to get exactly what you want in a single cup of coffee in less than 2 minutes.

The Keurig single serving coffee maker. Photo by Carly Cady

2. The Classic Coffee Maker

The original coffee maker has been a household staple since its invention in 1933. Coffee makers allow you to make a steaming pot of coffee that you can share with friends or family. For the college student, it may not be very convenient because it makes more than you probably need and the coffee grinds can get pretty messy, but it is still a great way to go.

The Classic Coffee Maker. Photo by Carly Cady.

3. Starbucks Via Packets 

These are another great option if you don’t have the room or money to buy one of the machines above. All you have to do is microwave a cup of water, pour the packet in, stir it, and you have yourself a great cup of coffee! These packets come in many different flavors including Mocha, Vanilla Latte, Carmel, along with many others.

Starbucks Via Packets are also a great choice. Photo by Carly Cady

Happy Studying!

 – The “Freshman 15“ Team