As college students, many of us absolutely need coffee to function to get through the day. While there are many spots on and off campus to get cofee, Dunkin' Donuts is the place to be. I got hooked on their iced coffee my freshman year, and now Dunkin' is a part of my daily routine. If you haven't had it before, maybe this list will help persuade you.

1. Iced coffee.

This can honestly make up the whole argument from this list. There are so many different flavor options and choices (I highly recommend caramel swirl). Also, it's good anytime of year, despite the feeling of frostbite holding it walking across campus in December.

2. Food.

I mean, it has donuts in the name for a reason ... and the munchkins! The munchkins rock and the donuts are always decorated with fun holiday sprinkles.They even have a healthy choices program to give even more options. They provide "smart swaps" on the menu and are labeled for lower calorie options. Or if you aren't a health nut, they have the best greasy breakfast sandwich options as well.

3. Campus perks.

If you are fortunate enough to have Dunkin' Donuts on your meal plan (another reason why Virginia Tech is the best) you are living large. I am comfortable saying a 1/3 of my meal plan goes to Dunkin'. I have to sometimes stop myself from going twice a day due to convenience.

4. It's simple.

I have never heard someone say, "I'd like a large coffee, no foam, extra hot, with three pumps of syrup, soy, sugar free, fat free (etc.), coffee at Dunkin'. It's just your average people just needing some caffeine in the morning, or at nine at night anticipating an all nighter studying.

5. The price.

It's nice not having to pay around $4 for an iced coffee, amirite?

6. So many fun names!

Dunks, DD — and of course the slogan: America runs on Dunkin'. Preach, Dunkin', preach.

7. FUN FACT: There are more Dunkin Donuts in NYC than there are Starbucks...

New York City knows what is up!

8. When they know your order.

Even better, when they know your name. That's when you know you've made it.

9. Gift cards.

Those do not last very long and definitely burn a hole in your pocket. They also have DDPerks rewards program! They even give you a free beverage on your birthday — how nice!

10. Social media.

Whoever is running Dunkin's Instagram kills the game. They post the cutest pictures and are always super bright and happy. Heads up — it'll make you crave donuts and coffee though, so beware.

11. The straws and cup hoarding.

There's a chance there is an abundance of straw wrappers and cups taking up space in all of your cup holders in your car.

12. Your day isn't complete without it.

A day without Dunkin' is a day wasted.