meal plan

[Batch_2012]

do you recommend meal plan for 1st semester student? and also if anyone is currently in meal plan? how much does it cost per semester?

[vicknightcro]

I don't see that you have any other choice except to buy the meal plan for 1st semester, since you can't cook in the dorm and you don't have any pot or pan. Currently, the price for 30 meals is $225 USD. So, if you eat 3 times a day, that meal plan will last for 10 days.

[Batch_2012]

thats too expensive.. i thought the whole semester meal plan was 800 dollars , what happened to that?

[Batch_2012]

and some people did say that we r allowed a hot plate in portworks? is that not true?

[Batch_2012]

how will people survive by doing the meal plan? even if u eat twice a day its too much .... thats going to turn out to be expensive....

[med etudiant]

I would hope there is a better alternative than that. What kind of condition is the cafateria in? hows the food? is there plenty of healthy food?

[taare]

I wouldn't go with a meal plan. Everyone uses a hotplate in the dorms - just stick with that. If you are shipping then ship a lot of ready to make things like noodles etc. Sandwiches are also easy to make. George's by the Dorms is pretty good too. Meal plan is no doubt expensive and sometimes you don't even utilize it fully with sides etc. Best is to pay for what you get and when you want. Good luck!!

[DreamMD2be]

i survived the semester just by eating sandwhiches, noodles, microwave foods, can foods, salads, fruits, lots of mac n cheese etc. you can go to the market here to buy groceries. there is a fridge in the dorms and a microwave. i didnt even use a hot plate. when i want fresh cooked food is the only time i go to the cafeteria. i think you will be fine without a meal plan. its very doable.

[Batch_2012]

ok is there a close restuartent near by? if I dont get the meal plan, how much will they charge if i go to the cafeteria? hot plate is allowed in the dorms thats a good idea...and noodles cant i get them there? i didnt wanna ship anything bc shipping costs alot so i didnt bother.. wont i get the noodles and other stuff and also if i dont get the meal plan? what did you guys eat for lunch.

[Vcat823]

As is my understanding, you want to ship food to the campus since the island has limited selection that you may not like and prices may be a bit higher. But I really don't know.

[Batch_2012]

what shippng method did you guys use? the uni university provides?

[Batch_2012]

also guys i just called the skool and they say they dont allow hot plates, guys i will probebly be in portworks? in anyone living there using hotplats without any problem? can we use it in our rooms?

[vicknightcro]

the dorm at potworks come with a sink as well. So, just use it and don't let them know about it.

[Batch_2012]

taare you mentioned george's by the dorm? is that a restuaren? how close it it from portworks dorm? how expensive r they?

[taare]

taare you mentioned george's by the dorm? is that a restuaren? how close it it from portworks dorm? how expensive r they?
George's is next door to Rawlins but if you are @ Potworks - thats even better since you get a cooking range and sink and can cook your own food. Actually 2 chinese restaurants also do delivery + 1 wendy's also does delivery now.
PS - Wendy's is not the North American food chain. The lady who runs it is Wendy.
Don't stress too much about food, you will survive for sure!! Good luck!:)

[Batch_2012]

thanks taare that really helps.. take care..

[sidewinder]

George's is next door to Rawlins but if you are @ Potworks - thats even better since you get a cooking range and sink and can cook your own food. Actually 2 chinese restaurants also do delivery + 1 wendy's also does delivery now.
PS - Wendy's is not the North American food chain. The lady who runs it is Wendy.
Don't stress too much about food, you will survive for sure!! Good luck!:)

hmm potworks has a cooking range? i know about the countertop+sink but havent heard of the cooking range