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Grace Carroll
Grace Carroll
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Emily Wells
Emily Wells
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Fletcher Cox
Fletcher Cox
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Laura Rice
Laura Rice
Grace Carroll: Colby College
Saw’s Juke Joint
This is always one of my first stops! Now that I attend a college so far away from the South, I crave Southern food more than ever. Saw’s Juke Joint has some of my favorites, including fried okra, mac and cheese, and pork taters.
Mountain Brook Village
I currently attend college in a not-so-walkable small city in Maine. I miss window-shopping and exploring new stores and restaurants that have opened while I was away. When I come home, I enjoy walking to and around Mountain Brook Village while also enjoying the nice weather!
Emily Wells: Mississippi College
Steel City Pops
I love the new Steel City Pops in Crestline because it’s a must-do in Birmingham, and the Crestline one is so backyard-y and fun with a little different flair.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens is beautiful and unique, and free (we’re college students).
Fletcher Cox: Wake Forest University
Golf Courses
It seems that my main activity during my leisure time in the summer consists of playing a few rounds of golf at BCC, MBC or Highlands, depending on which friends I play with. I’ve brought my clubs up to Wake Forest two years in a row now and have played maybe less than five rounds of golf, so I find a lot of enjoyment in finally being able to take a break from school and just simply play a round of golf with my friends.
Laura Rice: Vanderbilt
Crestline Bagel
This is my first stop when I pull into Mountain Brook without fail. The pizza bagels are to die for, and it is great for a college budget! It is also a great place to talk and catch up with friends.
Gilchrist
If I’m home, I always have to stop for a cherry limeade. I’ve been drinking them forever, and I think I am addicted. I also love running into everyone I know there.
Surin of Thailand
I crave Thai food like crazy at school, and we don’t have a place that even compares. Super Crunch rolls and their Chicken Masaman are amazing!