Miller Library on Colby College Campus

Located an hour and a half north of Portland, Maine, the city of Waterville is located in Kennebec county, and is home to Colby College and Thomas College. So what is there really to do in rural Maine besides hunting, eating bluberries, and camping in the summer? To be quite honest, not a whole lot. But for a population of 15,000, Waterville has quite an eclectic mix of restaurants and stores that really show off Maine’s charm. Lets skip the Walmart on Waterville Commons Drive and dive into the…

A view of Cornell’s campus (courtesy of Cornell University Photography)

Ithaca is all you could ever want in a college town. In addition to the hopping bar scene and excellent cheap eats on College Ave, the surrounding area is home to some of the most creative local restaurants in the country, including the iconic Moosewood Restaurant. Ithaca is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, and if you go to school here, your campus will include not only the requisite quads and clocktowers, but gorges and waterfalls. If you need to take a study break, further…

The steps of Faunce House on Brown University‘s Quad

Providence is an underrated city. Overshadowed by its bigger neighbor, Boston, people always forget all of the great things that Providence has to offer. Of course, there are the colleges and universities in the area, but there is also an amazing art scene, delicious restaurants, and a million things to do in the area. Since Providence is mostly a college town, here is a basic guide to all of our favorites the city has to offer (and a few great spots outside). There are countless other places…

Wrigleyville, the home of the Chicago cubs and the best college bar scene in town

You may not think of Chicago as a college town, but with over a dozen schools in the city, it surely is. Going to college in a big (windy) city is a very different experience from small town college life. There is no way you can get bored. Chicago may not have any big college football, but that’s what the Bears are for right? It gets cold in the winter, but that’s what bars are for, to drink and stay warm. Chicago has…

The capital building in downtown Madison

To many, Wisconsin is simply known for its cheese and beer. But the lively city of Madison truly has some delicious, unexpected places to eat. Since Madison is the capital of the great state of Wisconsin, the area that surrounds the capital building has many elegant and sophisticated restaurants, which serve fresh and local ingredients. Madison also has a great mix of American, Italian, Mediterranean and many other ethnic cuisines that keep both college students and residents of the city constantly full.

Most students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison tend to eat…

Arranged by proximity to freshman residence halls, this guide will help you when you are looking for a snack in between your meal plan. All of the residence halls are relatively close, so all of these places are easily accessible from other halls than the one listed.

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Crumbs. Great post-Bobst study session snack. Treat yourself to a gargantuan cupcake in flavors such as caramel apple, peanut butter cup, or tiramisu.

Think Coffee. With the big comfy chairs, Think is an excellent place to study when you get stick of your dorm and the library. Try the Spanish latte-a latte…