Where to bare or bury your bikini bod on campus

April showers may be dampening our hopes of perfect spring weather, but there's no denying that the temperature has risen steadily since our return from spring break. The sun will soon follow the warmth, and in turn, the prime time to catch some early rays before summer break begins.

Most of us have been huddling underneath mountains of sweatshirts and fleeces to fight the cold. As everyone peels off the fabric that has practically molded to our bodies, some may be horrified to discover that underneath lies a pasty white and shriveled mass of flesh, complete with new rolls and cellulite.

Others may have actually managed to trudge through the winter tundra to the gym, so the athletic body they so fondly remember displaying in warmer climates is still intact. Either way, there's a place for everyone to soak up the Vitamin D our skin has been aching for, whether you're fit and want to show the world, or you've pounded one too many donuts at breakfast and would rather suntan in solitude.

Farmer Brown's Parking Lot:

for the excessively self-conscious

Winter food hoarder, this place is for you. Farmer Brown's may seem like an unconventional place to catch the rays, but you're tucked away deep among a sea of cars while still entirely exposed to the sun. Best of all, nobody will catch sight of your half-naked body sprawled on a towel. Sure, people who actually need to access their vehicles might think you're a little creepy, but at least you know these people are few and far between.

The Great Lawn: for the person

who couldn't care less about strangers

This one's a bit of a give-and-take. The Great Lawn is pretty secluded from the rest of campus (you can even meander over to Mirror Lake for a nice ambience), but there's the obvious problem of Route 195. Countless cars will be driving by and ogling your goodies, but those people are strangers, so what do you care what they think anyway? The hot guy that lives on the other side of campus will likely not be walking by, and that's all that matters.

North and Northwest Quads:

Potential for scrutiny by judgmental freshmen

You're still not entirely exposed to all of UConn, but a good number of people will walk by on their way to classes, North or Northwest Dining Halls, etc. The good news: most of these people will be freshmen, and you're a super-cool upperclassman who doesn't care about what the lowly first-years think. Regardless, these people are going to be around for a while, so there's a good chance you'll run into them in the future. Still, be willing to take critique with a grain of salt if you're going to be lying out here.

Right outside the Union:

For all the sexy beasts on campus

You've logged your hours on the treadmill and slaved away in the weight room. Now, it's time to show UConn the fruits of your labors. Grab that lawn chair and park it right on the grass outside the Union. No place is public enough to show off your temple of beauty and brawn. Laying out for you is not so much for the sun, but more for the hope that every single student will see you covered in minimal fabric. Good for you, hot stuff.