Making Your Meal Plan Last

It’s the end of fall semester and you are running out of meal points! Oh no!! How do you manage to eat for a couple more weeks especially with finals coming up? Have no fear! I’m going to provide you with some tips and tricks for making those last few dollars count.


1. Drinks
Have a reusable water bottle. Not only is it good for the environment it means you don’t have to buy a bottle of water every day.

If you drink coffee or tea you are going to want to try your best to make it in your room. If you must buy coffee, get it from the commons and get black coffee with room for milk and sugar. This only costs about $0.70 so it won’t break the bank.



2. On Campus Dining
When you don’t have a lot of money left you cannot go to the HUB for anything. The food and Starbucks will be super expensive and you will run out of money so much faster

Going to the buffet will give you the most for your money.

Highly recommend going to brunch on Sundays. Go, eat, and then you’ll be ready to study for the rest of the day. It’s like two meals for the price of one!



3. Finals Week
During finals week there are a lot of de-stressing activities that involve free food. Go to them!! It will help you relax and you will get a bite to eat.



4. Off-Campus Dining
If you are running really low don’t be afraid to get a pizza with some friends. If you split it with a couple of people it won’t be too expensive.

By: Ashley Southwick (Mentor Team K) 

Original Waffle Shop: Filling All Your Breakfast Needs

When your parents come to visit you during the year they are bound to ask you where you want to eat. Chances are that if your parents are there, then so are everyone else’s parents. Downtown then becomes chaotic and you can have a really hard time trying to find somewhere to eat. But your parents probably have their car with them so you’re in luck.

Take a little trip off campus and go to breakfast at one of the Original Waffle Shops. I know what you might be thinking, “Isn’t there a waffle place on College Ave?” Yes there is a Waffle House but the Original Waffle Shop is a different restaurant! There are two close to University Park, one on Atherton at 1229 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803 and one a little further off campus at 1610 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. They serve more than just waffles though. They have pancakes, eggs, omelets, french toast, bacon, and every other typical breakfast item. My personal favorite is the regular Belgian Waffle. It also comes with your choice of bacon or sausage (bacon for me please!).

They also have a ton of great combo options that include home fries if you’re a big fan of potatoes like me. It is a great place to start your day with your parents or anyone else who can give you a ride (maybe even your envoy *wink*wink*). Food is a big part of your college life and for the few times that you make it off campus, breakfast at the Original Waffle shop is a good move.  

By: Ashley Southwick