How to Eat Well, Spend Less at College

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:EatWellSpendLessCollege
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How to Eat Well, Spend Less at College

Introduction

College provides many opportunities for food bargains for those willing and eager to search them out. Follow these steps and you can let your stomach do the talking.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Steps

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Step One

Study your college food plan options and know their weaknesses. Are you on a point system per meal or item eaten, or do you pay a flat rate per quarter or semester?
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Step Two

Know whether you are a bulk eater or someone who just snacks a lot. Choose the plan that best fits your eating habits.
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Step Three

Invite yourself to a friend's dorm or cafeteria. Often colleges don't care where you eat and have trouble tracking how much you eat.
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Step Four

Eat seconds whenever possible, or box up food to take with you for later.
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Step Five

Assume that if doors are unlocked and food is on display, it is meant for your liberal consumption.
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Step Six

Visit friends in fraternities and sororities for meals.
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Step Seven

Read the school papers and other local rags for restaurant deals and coupons.
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Step Eight

Shop at the discount stores where you can buy in bulk.
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Step Nine

Cook at home if you have the option.
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Step Ten

Work in food service for extra cash and free meals, either at a campus facility or in the restaurant industry.
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Step Eleven

Find a rich girlfriend or boyfriend who likes to eat out.

Tips & Warnings

  • The resourceful student is rewarded.
  • Eating well is not the same thing as eating a lot. Know the difference.
  • Stealing is stealing - even if you're hungry. Be sensible when you opt for the five-finger discount.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Warehouse Club Membership
  • Small Refrigerators
  • Cookware Sets
  • Local Newspapers
  • Low-fat Cookbooks
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