Apparently college students don't like to eat in the cafeteria all the time. Also, apparently some college students have more choices for eating elsewhere than I do. On my campus, there is only one restaurant that is actually part of the college. And there's one little store where you can buy snacks and things like that. So, if I don't want to eat in the cafeteria every day, I have to be a bit creative.
Other people might experience the situation in which they have entire (basically) strip malls full of different types of food that they might purchase. I can't really comment on how to navigate these things, but I assume that they work in much the same way a food establishment would work were you not on the campus of a college. You probably have to pay with money. UNLESS! Unless you have a magic card with magic dollars that lets you pay for things like food as part of your dining plan. Then maybe you don't need money. But you should also be careful that you don't run out of money very quickly That would be sad.
In the event that you live on a tiny little campus like me, OH. I forgot that we have a cafe here too! It's so cute and little and cafe like! Anyway, you should maybe explore your other options in eating. Because after a while, eating the weird pasta and salad and pizza and hamburger and eggs probably gets old. And also, the entree is usually really weird. Like very, very culturally inclusive food. And if you're like me, trying new things is danger. It's literally filled with danger. Like, what if you eat something that you expect to taste like chicken, but it actually tastes like flaming hot chili peppers of death? That could be a thing that happens! Don't try new things!
You should maybe go into the restaurant, even if you look like a weirdie for eating in a restaurant by yourself. You already eat aloe most of the time, why should being in a different place matter? They might have new and delicious food! Although, for sure don't try any of the things you wouldn't normally try, because, again, danger. Or you could go to the cafe and order a cafe like item. Maybe a bagel--except bagels are way worse than the muffins you could be getting were you eating in the cafeteria--or maybe a smoothie or some weirdly smelling chocolate.
If you're feeling truly adventurous, you could even go off campus and walk around the city to see if you can find any local establishments that might offer a variety of nondangerous foods that you could try. Maybe go at a time when there aren't that many people to be strange and frightening, like at not a meal time, because then you'll have to deal with people asking you why you're all alone and if you're alright. Although, maybe the people in your town aren't that friendly. So maybe you could go whenever you want, and no one would ever say anything to you!
If all else fails with regards to finding food, there's always the option to have food stashed in your room. I actually highly recommend this, because there might be days when you feel like the world is out to get you and you should probably just avoid all the people ever. When this happens, food that doesn't require being cooked by someone else is a must. You could have some noodles to cook, assuming you have easy access to a stove. Or maybe some popcorn, assuming you can have access to a microwave. Or, even better, you could have some cheese and crackers and maybe some pepperoni, because eating these doesn't even require leaving your room! Complete and utter avoidance of anyone who may seem strange or disquieting.
And also, you should have some delicious snack foods on hand, because sometimes the desserts in the cafeteria--while they're very nice--just don't cut it. You need more chocolate than that weirdly vanilla pudding provided. Or maybe people think rice crispie bars are a suitable substitute for real dessert. Those people are sadly mistaken, and should probably be summoned for some sort of undetermined consultation. Make sure you can make up for it with some extra cookies or M&Ms that you have hidden from prying eyes and fingers.
Remember, eating is the most important thing you can do with your life. Don't waste it on mushy pasta. Because no one wants mushy pasta. Who even decided to make that? I don't understand.
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