Tis the season for spending half your paycheck on holiday beverages! Let's be honest, it's the best time of year for Starbucks and arguably the only time dropping $5 on coffee is justifiable. Not to mention, the new holiday cups are something to proudly collect or maybe keep around as a receipt when you inevitably wonder where your holiday bonus went. Each new drink has its own festive personality and captures a different aspect of the holidays, much like Florida colleges, which represent each region of the state while catering to different types of students.

Peppermint Mocha: University of Central Florida

A crowd pleaser, perhaps the most popular of the bunch, which is fitting because UCF is the largest university in the United States by undergraduate enrollment.

Gingerbread Latte: University of Florida

A little spicy and ambitious like the students at UF, but ultimately a classic. Much like gingerbread is a staple during holidays, our state just wouldn't be the same without the Gators.

Caramel Brûlée Latte: Rollins College

Sophisticated, sweet, and a bit pretentious, Rollins goes hand in hand with this holiday favorite.

Chestnut Praline Latte: Florida State University

As much as I love them, Noles can be a little nutty at times (as recent headlines have shown). This is truly a southern comfort drink, being so close to Georgia, FSU may be the most southern at heart despite being the most geographically northern of Florida schools.

Eggnog Latte: Flagler College

A timeless classic that, much like Flagler, has a rich history behind it. It's been around for quite some time and it's not going anywhere.

Spiced Sweet Cream Cold Brew- University of Miami

Honestly this may be the only place where it's warm enough in December to still drink iced coffee, even in Florida.

College is expensive, Starbucks is expensive, but both are worth it in the end. Debt is delicious!!