<p>yea, its probably pretty good compared to others but when its the same stuff over and over for 7-8 months it can get kind of old lol</p>
<p>also, for some reason the dining hall loves to put white rice with pretty much everything it seems to be their goto side dish. chicken parmesan? lets put rice with it. meatloaf? rice. turkey? rice.</p>
<p>yeah, the bottled water/juices are a rip off, but it’s better than nothing if you’re left at the end of the quarter with 60 swipes. if you’re really concerned about wasting money, don’t buy premiere (i agree that it’s WAY more convenient, but if you don’t plan on swiping guests ever, not worth the extra money) and don’t buy more meals than you need. most freshman won’t even go though 14 meals a week, much less 19.</p>
<p>also, if you end up with an insane amount of leftover swipes fall quarter, change your meal plan. i don’t think most people are aware you can change your plan after each quarter.</p>
<p>Do they calculate the meal swipes by week or by term? For example, if I had the 14 swipes plan, would I only be allowed 14 swiped meals that week?</p>
<p>Oh yeah, and about smoothies @ BruinCafe, you can technically substitute whatever you want in it and then make your own smoothie with whatever fruit. Just choose whatever premade smoothie for the base (the base is the juices and stuff) and then ask them to substitute the fruit (Although they might not let you do this unless the cashier is your friend or doesn’t really care.)</p>
<p>They usually give you medium unless you specify, but yes you can get the large with one swipe. You can also substitute soy milk and/or add espresso shots for “free” (regular Coffee Beans charge extra).</p>
<p>During move-in weekend, cafeteria meals are actually free for both you and your parents/family. (i.e. During move-in weekend, they don’t subtract from your meal plan when you go in the cafeteria, and you can even bring in “guests” for free also.)</p>
<p>The actual meal plan starts with the dinner period on Sept. 20 this year. Starting then, dining counts toward your meal plan.</p>