With exam season approaching, students are turning into study bugs; because of this, there is a rising need for study locations among the students of Mt. Pleasant. Many students don’t know where to study, or they end up in a less-than-adequate study place. We took time to evaluate various locations on a scale of 1-3 based on their location, atmosphere, price, and food/drink.
MPHS Media Center
The MPHS Media Center is an easily accessible, quiet area for MPHS high school students to study during the week.
Location: 3/3
Atmosphere: 2/3
Price: N/A
Food/Drink: N/A
Overall score: 3/5
TaiChi Bubble Tea
TaiChi Bubble Tea is a short walking distance from MPHS and easy to get to for good food and a quiet atmosphere.
Location: 3/3
Atmosphere: 3/3
Price: 2/3
Food/Drink: 3/3
Overall score: 4.5/5
Our favorite: Taro milk tea or Kiwi smoothie
Ponder Coffee Co
Ponder Coffee Co is a nice place to study and get coffee or a snack with outdoor or indoor seating.
Location: 2/3
Atmosphere: 3/3
Price: 3/3
Food/Drink: 2/3
Overall score: 4/5
Our favorite: Grilled cheese and the strawberry smoothie
Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a good spot to get warm food and study in a warm and cozy environment.
Location: 1/3
Atmosphere: 3/3
Price: 1/3
Food/Drink: 3/3
Overall score: 3/5
Our favorite: Mac and cheese and cinnamon crunch bagel
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks Coffee is a classic study area with many different locations and good drinks perfect for any exam season, warm or cold.
Location: 2/3
Atmosphere: 3/3
Price: 1/3
Food/Drink: 2/3
Overall score: 4/5
Our favorite: Chestnut praline latte and the paradise drink
CMU Park Library
Central Michigan University’s Park library is open to the public and perfect for students who are dually enrolled.
Location: 2/3
Atmosphere: 3/3
Price: N/A
Food/Drink: 1/3
Overall score: 3/5
Biggby Coffee
Biggby Coffee is an enjoyable spot to study that has good drinks and study snacks.
Location: 2/3
Atmosphere: 3/3
Price: 2/3
Food/Drink: 3/3
Overall score: 4/5
Our favorite: Macaroons, Kickin raspberry mocktails, cocoa carmella, and hot chocolate
Veterans Memorial Library
Veterans Memorial Library is a quiet space to study and relax. It has study rooms that can be rented out.
Location: 2/3
Atmosphere: 3/3
Price: N/A
Food/Drink: N/A
Overall score: 2/5
In conclusion, many study locations are provided but, some may be better than others. Our winner for best study spot in the Mt. Pleasant area is TaiChi Bubble Tea, with a close location to Mt. Pleasant High School, cheap prices, and good food and drink. Go get a snack and happy studying MPPS!
