The vibe, comfort, and different feelings of college can be a lot, yet the random things stick out to me, and taking note of it all has been fun. Since moving in, I naturally found different places and I secretly obsess over finding more and more places as I go. Other than the left lookout on Castle Point—a place for a therapeutic debrief—and Central Park—specifically when there’s a concert to listen to for free—I have also enjoyed critiquing and seeing the different spots to grab food around campus.
As my roommate and I figure out where to eat, we don’t really care for the food when it comes to dining options. They’re all fair game. We use it as a way to get up and do something, so I might as well have fun trying every spot. Recently, we’re usually going into the dining halls, as we’ve decided to save money and not spend all our Duckbills on sushi before the second semester even begins.
With Pierce Dining Hall, what I actually thought was named the “Howe Center Dining Hall” until recently, the high chairs to the left and the sideways tables in between are particularly enjoyable. The height of those chairs just makes the experience ten times better. The aura of the whole place is lively without being too much. I enjoy people-watching and the windows looking out to the city are always pretty. This is an important factor as we just sit and talk about everything and everyone. At first, this was the only dining hall we were comfortable with, but eventually, we found others.
Similarly is the tower’s dining hall, as I found the space intriguing as it gives you a space in between your classes to sit down. At the UCC Marketplace, I ordered just 6 different beverages for me and my roommate last night. There is a buzz around the halal option, but as I am used to eating at halal-specific places, I’ve tried their other options. Twice in the marketplace, getting egg & cheese sandwiches, as well as tacos, have been found to be just what was needed. All in all, the tower experience is exciting as it really does have the best view located on campus and the lighting is perfect for quickly doing work.
Anyone who’s been in America’s Cup knows it gets busy, but also that the comfort of the whole environment is never failing. While the marketplace can have lighting that is too bright at times, this cafe gives a definite hometown Starbucks feel. The egg and cheese sandwiches are mainly all I have experienced here, I have heard that many of their coffee and drink choices are loved. I do recommend if you’re not in the mood to sit down, swing by and grab a chocolate croissant and head to a microwave to make it a million times better.
Second, but definitely not overlooked, is a brownie from the new Sweet Shoppe. It is fuel to get us walking from our dorm at any hour, even from Castle Point Hall. The sweet shop’s employees must know us by face now that it has gotten to the point where I have gotten their churros as a substitute. The “blend, sip & chill” station or so it’s called is similar to Rita’s: making my inner child get excited.
Finally, a most recent find: the smoothies at Gateway South. They are a blend of what you need to refresh your mind and system in the morning. I got it on Monday, as I don’t have class until late. I needed it before heading to lunch. It was the first time I had been in that area of campus since my tour as a senior in high school. The lecture room is enjoyable as an onlooker as I imagine it to be lively, and the ability to be there when there isn’t a class sounds fun. As a freshman art student, I have yet to have anything scheduled in these areas, so having an excuse to walk buildings is just what I look for.
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