Food for thought: meal plans

Meal plan cost per semester: $1744

Pros

•    As you do not spend time cooking, it gives you more time to study, sleep and sleep more.

•    You can avoid the hassle of doing dishes.

•    You can easily spend time with friends who also have meal plans.

•    You can minimize frivolous spending on meals off campus.

•    The central location of the Trojan Center within the campus means less driving.

•    Moe’s.

•    When you crave a Twix bar and some Ben & Jerry’s at 11 PM, Herb’s Place can be a blessing.

Cons

•    The odd operating hours of the dining hall and the food court services may leave you hungry sometimes.

•    You may get tired of the limited options and the repetition of food at the dining hall.

•    If you are the kind who prefers cooking to pre-paid meals, a meal plan might be a costlier option.

•    Constantly resorting to campus fast-food may get you that Freshman 15 you want to avoid.

•    Running out of flex points before the end of the semester is a constant fear.