How to Find a Decent Meal While on Campus All Day
As a college student, your days are spent rushing between classes, studying for upcoming exams, and trying to catch a nap in between it all. This hectic schedule can leave you with little time to eat healthy meals during the day. If you’re stuck on campus and searching for the best ways to satiate your hunger, don’t UberEats everything just yet. Read on for three tips to help you find great food on your college campus.
Try Healthy Fast-Food
Apart from the dining hall, most college campuses don’t have sit-down restaurants for their students. Make the most of all your on-campus dining options if you’re stuck at school and need to eat as soon as possible. If your campus has healthier fast-food chains like American, Mexican, or Vegetarian places, you’re in luck.
Menu items like grilled nuggets, chicken wraps, salads, burrito bowls, or veggie burgers are solid selections for the hungry student that likes to eat healthily. Many of these fast-food restaurants also offer discounts for students, so make sure to carry your student ID.
Get a Meal Plan
If convenience is a priority for you when it comes to getting your meals during the school day, consider getting a meal plan. With a meal plan, you’ll be able to eat at your college’s dining hall whenever the doors are open. With many schools featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a 24-hour schedule, one of the perks of being a student is that you can enjoy all the food you can eat as you study at the school lunch table.
When choosing what meal plan to get, analyze your eating habits. If you’re always on campus and aren’t in a position where you can cook on your own, consider choosing an option that allows you unlimited access to the food hall.
Bring Your Own Food
Most students’ college days are filled with long hours, endless studying, and trying to stay awake in class. Make your life easier by bringing snacks and your own meals with you. If you live in an apartment or dorm that has access to a kitchen, choose one day of the week to prep all your meals. This way, you’ll have everything from breakfast to dinner planned and ready to pop into the fridge or freezer.
Healthy eating on a college campus can be challenging, but it isn’t impossible. Take these tips into consideration the next time you’re roaming your college campus to find the best places to eat.
Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening. For more information, contact Brooke via Facebook at facebook.com/brooke.chaplan or Twitter @BrookeChaplan