Essay About Drinking Coffee In College

One predominant aspect in the writing processes of college students is the consumption of caffeine. As a college student I drink at least two cups of coffee a day and I have observed that this is a habit many students have developed in college. Although I tell myself that coffee is necessary for me to be productive and alert, others state differently. Because I have been drinking coffee for a while I wonder if it has less of an effect on me than it does for people who are new coffee drinkers. Although drinking coffee is the norm in college, caffeine may effect people differently and this has influenced my idea to research its positive and negative effects on the writing process and how it varies among students.
While interviewing students at the University of San Francisco, I learned that students believe that they react positively to caffeine intake. Sabrina, a student …show more content…
Catherine Lopez also enjoys drinking coffee. She says, “I went from using it when necessary to really enjoying it, the aroma itself simmers me down and helps me feel calm”. In our consumeristic world, coffee has become so much more than just a source of caffeine. It is symbolic of being a device to be reunited with a friend, for being pumpkin flavored in the fall and for being gifted as a simple random act of kindness. Nataly Caal, also a student at University of San Francisco says, “I love coffee, hazelnut is my favorite flavor of coffee because it reminds me of christmas”. If the aroma of coffee can signal emotions in someone it may be able to trigger someone to work harder and stay more focused. Because coffee is known for being the most favored study drink among college students can coffee also subconsciously make someone be more productive just by drinking it or having it next to them while they write? Catherine Lopez claims that although coffee makes her more alert, it is up to her to focus on her