First week of school: check
First long weekend of the year: double check
Now after being on campus for going on 3 weeks now I've learned a couple things.
- College is WAY better than high school
- My two best friends are now my bed and the dining hall.
The Wright dining hall has quickly become my saving grace. I mean any place you get 60% food is a good place in my opinion. If any of you are like me the second you sit down in class the first thought to pop in your mind is what you're going to eat as soon as you get out. Chicken? Pasta? Pizza? The possibilities are (not so) endless. But after 21 days of going to the Wright dining hall you learn a few things...
1. Avoid rush hoursTimes to avoid dining halls like Wright are, but are not limited to, right after major class times are done. These include your typical 8am's, 9am's, 6pm's, etc. Also be sure that you aren't going at a "typical meal time." Trust me, while lunch at 1 sounds like a good idea, the second you see the amount of people in there you will most definitely lose your appetite. In places like El Bistro in Read make sure you get there really early for breakfast otherwise you can add another 30 minutes of waiting in line to your schedule.
2. Give yourself enough timeIf you plan on cramming in a quick meal in between classes make sure you're getting food from places that don't take a significant amount of time to make your meal. Essentially this means that if you plan on eating at Pacific Rim account for the fact that you will most likely wait at least 15 minutes to get your food. If you need a quick fix the Flamingo Grill usually has burgers/chicken/fish sandwiches ready to grab and go.
3. Food = FriendsIf you ever find yourself in the vast abyss of the dining hall alone, the easiest ways to meet people is to just ask to sit with them and strike up a conversation. While it may not always guarantee best friends it definitely makes a meal more enjoyable when you have someone to talk to.
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