Cheap Meals for College Students
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 09:30 | 
Author: Ryan Sullivan |
You're all settled into your dorm or college apartment and are likely feeling the pinch in your wallet of living away from home for the first time. With so many expenses to cover, food may need to take a step back on the priority list for the time being. Fear not, there are plenty of satisfying ways to eat without breaking the bank.
You're all settled into your dorm or college apartment and are likely feeling the pinch in your wallet of living away from home for the first time. With so many expenses to cover, food may need to take a step back on the priority list for the time being. Fear not, there are plenty of satisfying ways to eat without breaking the bank.
1. Macaroni ... cheese, pasta and sauce in a jar, ramen noodles. In less than ten minutes, you could be eating a hot, hearty meal. Granted, these are not the smartest choices on the food chart, but they are filling and right up there when it comes to comfort foods. Add some fruit or a wedge of iceberg lettuce and you'll cover yourself with the good stuff.
2. Eggs, cereal, waffles. Remember how many bowls of cereal Jerry Seinfeld put away on every episode of Seinfeld? Keep fresh milk on hand and have a bowl any time you want. There are usually coupons for the major brands, too. Breakfast foods are easy meals and they're not just for morning anymore.
3. Dust off your peanut butter and jelly cravings from childhood. Remember how tasty they used to be? They still are! Get creative, add marshmallow or a banana and experiment with different types of bread or bagels. When you're tired of that, reach for bologna, turkey, ham, even hot dogs. Sandwiches are a fraction of the cost of an entre at a restaurant and you can eat them as you walk to class.
4. Gone are the days of ordering giant pizzas. You can, however, pluck a few from the freezer section at the store and cook them in your apartment instead. They're hotter when they reach your mouth and you don't have to tip anyon0l. A little parmesan or Romano cheese can make all the difference.
The money you save on eating on the cheap can be better spent on other things. You can get your fill of good food on school breaks when your mother is cooking for you. Meanwhile, hang onto your money and pat yourself on the back for being so smart. Enjoy.
You're all settled into your dorm or college apartment and are likely feeling the pinch in your wallet of living away from home for the first time. With so many expenses to cover, food may need to take a step back on the priority list for the time being. Fear not, there are plenty of satisfying ways to eat without breaking the bank.
1. Macaroni ... cheese, pasta and sauce in a jar, ramen noodles. In less than ten minutes, you could be eating a hot, hearty meal. Granted, these are not the smartest choices on the food chart, but they are filling and right up there when it comes to comfort foods. Add some fruit or a wedge of iceberg lettuce and you'll cover yourself with the good stuff.
2. Eggs, cereal, waffles. Remember how many bowls of cereal Jerry Seinfeld put away on every episode of Seinfeld? Keep fresh milk on hand and have a bowl any time you want. There are usually coupons for the major brands, too. Breakfast foods are easy meals and they're not just for morning anymore.
3. Dust off your peanut butter and jelly cravings from childhood. Remember how tasty they used to be? They still are! Get creative, add marshmallow or a banana and experiment with different types of bread or bagels. When you're tired of that, reach for bologna, turkey, ham, even hot dogs. Sandwiches are a fraction of the cost of an entre at a restaurant and you can eat them as you walk to class.
4. Gone are the days of ordering giant pizzas. You can, however, pluck a few from the freezer section at the store and cook them in your apartment instead. They're hotter when they reach your mouth and you don't have to tip anyon0l. A little parmesan or Romano cheese can make all the difference.
The money you save on eating on the cheap can be better spent on other things. You can get your fill of good food on school breaks when your mother is cooking for you. Meanwhile, hang onto your money and pat yourself on the back for being so smart. Enjoy.
About the Author:
Ryan Sullivan is an instuctor at a leading online colleges. He holds two online degrees and a degree from a traditional university program.
