Starbucks: It's probably one of the most loved places on every college campus...kind of. Not everyone likes coffee, and the thought of a pumpkin spice latte just makes some people feel sick (heck, I like coffee and hate the pumpkin spice latte, but that's another story).
Still, Starbucks is a great on-the-go choice for the busy college student (as long as you don't spend all of your money on it).
If you don't drink coffee, try these non-coffee alternatives at Starbucks. Some have caffeine and some don't, but they're all delicious! Now you can see if the hype is worth it (it is).
1. Hot chocolate.
I can't forget a classic! Starbucks has amazing hot chocolate, and it's honestly the best thing to have on a cold day. To make things better, they serve hot chocolate in a variety of flavors.
2. Caramel apple spice juice.
This is BY FAR my favorite drink at Starbucks, and I'm a coffee drinker. It's like apple cider but better. Trust me on this one. You won't regret it.
3. Pink Drink.
James Charles apparently made this famous. I heard it's good. It's basically the same thing as the Strawberry Acai Refresher, but it has coconut milk to make it look pretty (and taste a little more tropical).
4. Vanilla Bean Frappuccino.
When I was a kid, my mom would get me one of these whenever we went to the store together. It doesn't have coffee and it tastes like a fancy milkshake!
5. Starbucks Refreshers.
I LOVE these in the summer! They're actually refreshing like the name says, and they contain less caffeine than coffee. My favorite is the Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks Refresher.
6. Shaken iced green tea.
Green tea (especially iced) is my favorite type of tea. When it's infused with lemonade, it's even better. You can order it with a lot of sweetener if you're not a fan of plain green tea. It has some caffeine too!
7. Smoothies.
Starbucks actually has pretty good smoothies. Personally, I like the strawberry banana smoothies. I'm pretty sure they're not completely natural (don't expect the fruit to be blended right in front of you), but it's a nice and sweet drink on the go.
8. Coffee.
You can become a coffee person. Just add as much extra flavor as you want. If you want to try this, get a Triple Mocha Frappuccino with extra flavor, extra chocolate drizzle, and extra whipped cream. You can always add sugar. Come on, it's like a milkshake!
