Hi, I’m Anna, and I’m proud retired barista and caffeine addict.
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While the first step to overcoming addiction is admitting the problem, I have no intention or willpower to quit anytime soon. However, I’m a freshman on the lovely Duke freshmen meal plan, meaning my daily dose of an iced vietnamese latte has decimated my food points (proud $39.97!!). Here are my tips (with the help from some other caffeine fiends) on how to ball on a budget:
Mornings
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Make your coffee in your dorm room. I use my Keurig, which I know not everyone has. But my roommate and I also use a french press, which you can get for about $10 on amazon. If I have the time, I’ll make it in a mug and wake up while I do my makeup, but a travel mug is a good investment if you have 8:30 AM classes.
Afternoons
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There’s a couple techniques to implement here:
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Reusable Cup + ABP Refill Combo (Harris Teeter Starbucks sells reusable clear cups for $3)
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2nd Floor Gross Hall has free coffee!! It’s located in the SSRI (Social Science Research Institute)
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Look for free coffee events on campus like Ruby Tuesdays
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(you didn’t hear this from me, but you can forge the Vondy punch cards to redeem a free drink…)
Night
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I know, I know, I sometimes have a night coffee. If you’re a freak like me, I usually go to Trinity Cafe to redeem equivalency on an iced coffee. I feel better about myself by only drinking half and saving the other half for the morning. A nice decaf (or non-decaf) cup from the Keurig is a good way to end the day too.
Cheers fellow addicts, drink responsibly, R.I.B (rest in bean)
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