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prepare to get caffeinated kick back and relax grab a study partner and head to the coffee shops A study group discusses their notes at the Espresso Royale on State Street. Due to its comfortable seating, proximity to campus, and internet access, Espresso Royale was a popular spot amongst students to study. L. Proux photo Coffee Shops 37
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On a sunny afternoon, this student tries to concentrate on her work at The Coffee Beanery on South University. Some people preferred to study outside during pleasant weather, despite distractions from traffic and passersby. V. Granata photo Two students take a break from school to relax and enjoy a conversation over coffee at Starbuck ' s. Though considered costly by most students, Starbuck Coffee ' s two locations on State Street and on South University made it a convenient coffee house choice. L. Proux photo by Yrette Granata Although traditional places like the Undergraduate Library and Michigan Union were common study locales on campus, many students found solace in the diverse coffee shops scattered throughout Ann Arbor. In addition to the always-useful caffeine boost, the assorted atmospheres of local coffee houses also added to students ' mental stimulation. Places such as The Coffee Beanery and Amer ' s inspired political awareness by selling Fair Trade coffee to customers, and other places like Crazy Wisdom Book Store and Tea Room were host to an array of events including poetry readings and musical performances. Coffee shops were oftentimes an extension of the classroom. I like meeting with GSIs in coffee shops better than in an office because it ' s really laid back. When I can have a conversation with an instructor in an open environment, I usually get more out of it, said Sociology senior Mitch Rosch. One of the more popular places for graduate student instructors and professors to hold office hours was Espresso Royale on State Street because of its proximity to central campus. Coffee shops also served as an extracurricular social scene. The choice between corporate chains and smaller, privately owned coffee houses was dependent upon the kind of ambiance and sustenance sought. ! can ' t stand Starbucks. Their coffee tastes horrible and it ' s overpriced. Plus the seating arrangement is awkward and not very comfortable. I prefer any place over Starbucks, commented political science and economics senior Nilay Dave, who instead frequented places like Rendezvous Cafe on South University because of the environment and vast menu. Some of the menu items at the cafe not available at other campus venues included the Nutella Crepe and newly instated hookah pipe and flavored tobacco menu. Students, friends and clubs congregated in coffee shops on and off campus under the pretense of latte drinking to engage in intellectual conversations, light-hearted repartee, or simply just to hang out. 36 Michigan Life
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