If the ISU campus was a jungle, the Memorial Union food court would be it’s watering hole. Almost every student has eaten in the food court by the time they graduate. However, eating is not the only thing you can do in the food court. Here is a list of the top five things you can do in the Memorial Union food court.

1. People watch

People love to watch other people — it’s a fact of life. The reason? People are interesting. They are much more entertaining than most textbooks. 

2. Study

The food court is quite loud most of the time, so I wouldn’t recommend studying there if you need complete silence. However, it’s a good place to go if you are bored of being at Parks Library.

3. Work on group projects

The Union is a great place to work on a project with a group because it is familiar to all students. It’s also a short walk from most areas of the campus. 

4. Get together with friends

The food court has a very casual atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to meet up with some friends to chat. 

5. Meet new people

A massive number of students walk through the union food court each day. There are ample opportunities to meet people, and possibly form new friendships.