Ramen and coffee, the dinner of champions, or college students. Since I’ve been at Randolph, there has been a significant change in what I eat and what access I have to my food. All first years here are required to have a meal plan that allows for 19 meal swipes a week and $300 dining dollars for the year, which can be used at our on-campus café or at the Skeller, Randolph’s take on fast food. With this and a lack of a car, I have fewer options than I did at home in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area, where I could take my car and be 10 minutes away from all the pho and sushi you could want. My roommate and I tend to grab all the snacks imaginable when we’re able to, so for breakfast and in between meals, we find ourselves eating more processed, sugary foods. For lunch and dinner, we have the option to either eat at D Hall or Skeller, depending on our time constraints. I’ve found that at D Hall, I tend to eat grilled cheese, pasta, or a salad, some fresh fruit, and unsweetened iced tea, whereas I tend to gravitate towards my all-time favorite sweet potato fries while at Skeller. Due to the difference in menus, I tend to eat less healthy when I need a quick snack rather than a full meal, however at home I always had healthy options available, like fruits and veggies and home-cooked meals. While I haven’t hit my freshman fifteen yet, I’m sure to if I don’t change up my diet!
