1. Ramen Noodles/Cup of Noodles
Is it
stereotypical college student food? Yes. Is it cheap? Certainly. Is it easy to
make? Without a doubt. Ramen is a staple food during the first year of college for
many students because it is, to say the least, cheap and easy. Beyond that,
Ramen is like hipster chicken noodle soup for when you inevitably become sick
during the school year. It's a source of comfort. It's dependable.
2. Soy Sauce
Debatably
a condiment, but necessary when spicing up noodle dishes and various other
bland, potentially delicious meal sources. It's a cheap way to flavor food,
especially when having a lazy day in the dorm.
3. Oranges
Here's why
oranges are great: they last a long time, they're healthy, and the vitamin C
packs a punch when a pick-me-up is needed. A bag of oranges from the
supermarket will last at least three weeks, so it's no big deal if they’re not
eaten quickly.
4. Cheez-Its
Another
great snack food to have around the room. Whether it be dashing in and out
between classes or settling down for some quality time with Netflix, these
little beauties are fantastic. Caution: It's very easy to consume an entire
box in one sitting without careful exercise of willpower.
5. Steamed Veggies
More
healthy options! Steamed vegetables, the frozen packs that are bought in the
supermarket, can be great microwavable foods that guarantee at least two meals.
Experiment with the different flavors, but don't buy so many that the
mini-fridge's even more miniature freezer becomes crowded.
6. Ice Cream
This is
just a staple for dorm life. I personally recommend those quart-sized Ben and
Jerry's flavors, because you can sample a variety of concoctions. Ice cream can
be for any occasion, and really I don't need to say more.
7. Breakfast Bars
Sometimes
(most of the time) you won't wake up early enough during the weekdays to go get
a substantial breakfast at the dining hall. For those occasions, breakfast bars
can be a lifesaver! They're also great snacks to have on hand throughout the
day and for those times in class when a starving stomach is screaming in
protest.
8. Sandwich Fixings
Let's just
lump lunch meat, cheeses, peanut butter, jelly, and bread together to make this
simpler. It's always helpful to have this stuff in the fridge for those times
when you just want to eat something more filling than potato chips. Also
relatively cheap, sandwich components are necessary food items.
9. Water filter
Chlorinated water is gross and yet abundant. Water filters can fix that
problem and guarantee a fresh drink in times of struggle. Perhaps they're a
little pricier, but your taste buds will thank you later.
10. Candy
This is pretty vague, and I'm
keeping it that way. Whatever your sugar preferences may be, it's important to
have some sweets in the room to keep you sane. People bond over this stuff, so
make some friends through the mutual appreciation of sweets. Treat yo 'self.
You deserve it.
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