<p>Thanks everyone for your responses - they have been very helpful.</p>
<p>My questions originated not only out of typical parental concern but financial ones as well. My son is already looking at housing and dining choices for next year and we were discussing the various meal plans. After speaking with some students and reading much info on this board I suggested the plan with the most points and least meals - apparently a popular choice. My son was not so sure as he is a breakfast eater (at least for now - I fully appreciate the fact that might change next year and he may not see daylight until noon). He will probably have at least one 9AM class next year for his major (If the scheduling stays the same as this years classes-I know that might change as well). So to buy too many meals with less points did not make much sense to me especially if you loose them at the end of the semester. I know you can change somewhere into the semester but that might be a pain.</p>
<p>Demeter - your answer was exactly what I was looking for. So you can get into JJ early and sit down and grab something. I assume these are done as points and not as a “meal” so it still makes sense to pre-pay for as few meals as possible. Thanks for clearing that up. The dining web site is not at all forthcoming on this option. And stale bagels at Caf</p>