There are numerous locations here on campus where students can go eat. There is the convenience of the loft, all the way to the numerous restaurants found near the University Center. Students know the pain of waiting in long lines for what feels like an eternity to be able to eat anywhere during dinner. While most people go to these places to eat, others take this time to socialize with friends and strangers. One of the most unique establishments on campus is the Starbucks inside of Rice Library. It is centrally located, allowing students from all over campus to go there and relax. It sees numerous people throughout the day, and you will often be waiting for several minutes to be able to enjoy your coffee. It is a go to spot for those who need to wake up in the morning, and even those who want a quiet place to catch on homework. The Starbucks inside of Rice Library is packed with numerous people who choose that location for several different reasons.
There is a different atmosphere inside Starbucks in the morning as opposed to the evening. In the morning, one sees what I refer to as the 8 a.m. zombies. Their looks of exhaustion and …show more content…
This is no surprise, as few things feel better on a chilly morning than a nice hot cup of fresh coffee. There is still the abundance of iced coffees and frappes, but in fewer numbers than other times of the day. The people that stay inside the Starbucks and eat tend to buy food at a higher rate than those that leave. These students have time to eat breakfast before their next class, and they are probably the ones go on to be wide awake and alert throughout the day. Very few people are there in the morning to socialize, and almost no people take the time do homework inside Starbucks in the morning. This is very different from what happens in the evening. The morning seems almost gloomy compared to the