22/10/2025
A new school year always brings about the same burning conversations on campus, whether that be parking, what places have the best and worst food, best housing options, and most importantly, meal plans. Despite paying thousands of dollars for meal plans, many students continue to rely on quick dorm meals, such as ramen and granola bars.
Sophia Datz, a senior at the College, like many students, initially struggled with her meal plan upon starting college. Finding accommodating foods at the dining hall and figuring out when to use meal equivalency or points were of high concern to Datz. “I was just reflecting on what it was like coming to the school and starting with the meal plan and the dining hall experience, and it was just really overwhelming and stressful, especially because of my anxiety.” This is a reality for many students at the College, and oftentimes, there is no one there to guide you in the right direction.
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🖋️ Katherine Burgos, Correspondent
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