1. Peanut butter and jelly- I get it, it's fast. But I suggest at least investing in squeezable jelly so you don't have to dirty any silverware. Although I do suggest buying plastic silverware anyway, because who wants to wash dishes in the same sink you brush your teeth in?
2. Ramen Noodles- Yikes, 1,960 mg of sodium according to www.ramenlicious.com. And they don't even taste that good. Personally, I don't do slimy food.
3. Easy Mac- Sadly, Easy Mac is too easy. I wasn't thinking one time and I just took off the top wrapper and shoved it into the microwave.
I almost burnt the place down because without water, the raw noodles just burn.
I then bought myself a glass Pyrex® dish and made other kinds of pasta which required more thought so I didn't torch the place. Easy Mac is worth the dollar in a hurry, though.
4. Pop-Tarts®- You don't even have to go off campus to get a hold of these. They sell them at the Otterbean Café and the Roost Express.
5. Hot Pockets®- Any food that makes you feel that bad after eating should be banned. I know they are convenient and all but it's not worth it afterward.
6. Chunky soup- It's comfort food and hey, it's not that unhealthy either. And plus, with that Pyrex® dish you are going to buy, it's super easy.
7. Granola bars- With our crazy schedules, it's easy to forget to leave time for meals. Keep a granola bar around just in case.
8. Juice boxes- I know it sounds childish, but they are so handy. It's like having a can of pop instead of a 2-liter bottle and a glass.
9. Fruit snacks- I always feel better when I'm eating fruit snacks instead of a stack of cookies or something. For some reason, tricking myself that way works. "Fruit Roll-Ups: see, it even has fruit in the name."
10. Chef Boyardee®- One word: gross. I have no idea why, but I can remember loving this as a kid. I used to beg my mom to let me buy just one can, and I would save it and eat it for two separate meals in one day. Now, I don't think you could pay me to eat a whole can of Chef.
Let's branch out a bit, guys. Think of your favorite food that your parents made at home. Now think of a way to make it in the dorm kitchen with no stove top. You could even do a potluck night with the students in your hallway. It's always nice to escape the Cardinal's Nest every once in a while. t&c;
JESSICA MILLER IS A JUNIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND JOURNALISM MAJOR AND IS A BUSINESS MANAGER FOR THE t&c.;
