When school becomes too much for a student to take, the world outside campus becomes all the more enticing. For commuters from other cities, unfamiliarity with Thibodaux could present a problem. If the right people are in close contact, however, the city is full of possibilities. One of the right people to know is English sophomore Celeste Roberts. She has lived near Thibodaux her entire life and shared some of her favorite locations and stories about the city.

“I love the Demitasse and the BE Bistro.” Roberts says.

The Demitasse not only serves coffee, but lunch, ice cream, pastries and breakfast as well. It also contains two floors of antiques for some post-lunch browsing. Roberts says that she has eaten there before school dances.

The BE Bistro was formerly known as The Coffee Table. It is known for serving coffee, breakfast and homemade desserts. It also occasionally sells local artists’ work and holds poetry readings as well as music nights.

Next, she shared her choice for an ice cream spot.

“Chubby’s is definitely worth the trip!” Roberts says. “The single scoop is massive!”

Chubby’s is currently opening another location in Houma in addition to Thibodaux.

Another local ice cream, or rather frozen yogurt, spot is Zack’s. It also offers 10% Nicholls student discounts with the showing of a Colonel Card.

Next she gave a surprising answer for her favorite poboy.

“I really like poboys from Blake’s, which is actually attached to a gas station.” Roberts says. “My mom used to order them once a month.”

She shared a few more locations native to Thibodaux including the Movie Gallery which has a “rent one, get one free” special for Nicholls students on Wednesdays. She also recommended the beignets at the Colonel’s Truck Plaza.

For a nicer night’s dining experience, students can simply go down the street to Flanagan’s, the closest restaurant to Nicholls.

When asked about her personal favorite place, she found that she could not settle on a single choice.

“I can’t name just one.” Roberts says. “My friends, family, and I enjoy ourselves wherever we go and have so many memories.”

Roberts shared a specific memory of a day when she and two friends created their own version of the internet video “Shoes” right in Thibodaux’s own Wal-Mart as well as dancing to salsa and Celtic music in the electronics section.

Even though she has become completely familiar with the city, she still manages to discover new things not yet experienced.

With the aid of a little imagination, the most common locations can become entirely different.

Befriending those with a knowledge of Thibodaux has its advantages.

In addition to being informed of the well known, they may also contain a few worth-while secrets. The next time an escape from school is needed, it helps to bring a local along.