Best study snacks to fuel your finals
Finals are creeping up on us, and that means hunting season for the best study snacks on and off campus. Below are some that are sure to see you through the most enigmatic paper prompts and puzzling practice questions.
Maggi noodles
Obviously, ramen is the quintessential college student meal, but there’s more to life than just buldak. Maggi noodles are for all of you whose stomachs are growling at 3 a.m. because you skipped dinner to study for that pesky chem final. Buy yourself some Maggi before your stomach becomes your alarm clock and you go bankrupt from buying Wingstop.
Chaus croissants
I’m not a huge croissant fan at all, but Chaus’s chocolate croissants? I’ll take one of those any day, any time, anywhere. I’m sure most of your Tetra balances are in the negatives, but for those lucky few who didn’t spend all of it this year, I recommend dipping into those savings for one of these sweet treats!
Flipz chocolate-covered pretzels
After a trip to a chocolate factory in middle school, this isn’t just a snack for me — it’s a way of life. Flipz milk and dark chocolate pretzels (and for the menaces to society, the white chocolate ones) are a staple for long study sessions during finals week. Sweet and salty, just like your results are bound to be!
Sharetea
Calling all boba fans for this one! Depending on what you prefer, Sharetea has some of the best boba tea options in the area. For those who are fruit aficionados, I highly recommend the peach cream blend with lychee jelly. I’m a sipper, but I chug that drink every time. And as always, when you need a caffeine boost for the late nights you’re about to spend in Fondy, the ever-reliable Thai tea with tapioca can never do you wrong!
Stale Hot Cheetos
Hot take: not Hot Cheetos, but STALE Hot Cheetos. It sounds insane, but they’re sitting on my nightstand right now — chewy, crunchy, spicy and at least 60 percent improved by being stale. Just trust me and try this one out next time you’re grabbing something on the way to a group study session.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
I have only tasted the joy of Hopdoddy once, and have experienced withdrawal pains ever since. Their sweet potato fries are heavenly, and once the first dollop of chipotle aioli hits your tastebuds, you’ll never look back. It’s only a 10-minute walk from campus, and a three-minute run if you need to squeeze in a quick dinner before your 7 p.m. final and can’t function without them.
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