Coffee: A College Student's Life Line

Before the days -- or should I say the long nights -- of cramming for tests, writing papers and preparing presentations, I'd never even thought of caffeine as an essential element of balancing my life. But in my first years of college, I wanted to have fun! And a daily dose of coffee helped me get all my schoolwork done without impacting my ability to hit the dance floor. From the beatnik vibe of the Solstice Cafe to the hustle and bustle of the University Village Starbucks (one of their busiest shops, even today), my devotion to java ensured I wouldn't be running on empty before I hit my next lecture. It's not that I was before my time or anything, but since I've moved from over-caffeinated college student to ... er, over-caffeinated working professional, I thought I'd take a look at what the kids are doing these days. Enter this blog from BestCollegesOnline.com, in which they rate the top 25 college coffee shops in the country that keep our future's creative juices flowing. Have you been to one of the coffee shops listed? If so, is it worth the press? What was your favorite java joint when you were in college? Please share in the comments below!