Getting into the grind:

1. Go to the CUB at off times, like 1:30 p.m. instead of noon, so you don’t hit the rush. Or wait for everyone else to take this advice and then keep going at noon because now everyone will be there at 1:30 p.m.

2. If someone is still stealing your spot in class (or maybe you just have eyes for their spot), make friends with someone so you can talk loudly about how much you want that spot by the window. Nothing makes people more uncomfortable than when they think someone’s talking about them.

3. Try one of the other coffee places on campus, they all have different syrups and deals. For example, the Atrium Cafe is a great place to get a $1 drip coffee before your 8 a.m. class in Todd Auditorium. Don’t forget to bring your own cup though. Try the chocolate macadamia nut drip coffee, it’s amazing.