Meal plan.

<p>Are they mandatory at UCR?
If not, how much do the meal plans actually cost? It doesn't say on the Dining page on the UCR site. At least I don't think so. I'm going to be living at an on campus apartment (I'm a transfer from CC), and I really like preparing and cooking my own food and stuff. In that case is it better not to get a meal plan for me?
Another question, does anyone know if there are a lot of Afghans at UCR? If so are they chill or are they really conservative?</p>